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Sunday's best photos: From a mural competition in India to a military drill in France
Saturday's best photos: from Light to Ukraine to a Carnival Queen in Spain - in pictures
Friday's best photos: from a rocket launch to fireworks
Thursday's best photos: from Ukraine solidarity protest to Milan Fashion Week
Wednesday's best photos: From Tibetan New Year to lightning hitting Christ the Redeemer
Tuesday's best photos: from Rio Carnival fever to cherry trees in Japan