Today's best photos: from Crufts dog show to the Birdman Rally

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

A dog owner prepares her poodle for the fourth day at the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, England. Reuters

Ukrainian soldiers take part in a military drill on psychological combat training close to the border with Belarus. Reuters

Manchester City's Phil Foden takes a corner kick in a match against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in London. Reuters

England's Dan Azeez, left, competes with France's Thomas Faure during their International Heavyweight bout in Paris. AFP

A flooded neighbourhood in Watsonville, California. AFP

Leeds United's Patrick Bamford celebrates after scoring a goal against Brighton. Reuters

Sondre Guttormsen of Princeton wins the pole vault during the NCAA Indoor Championships at Albuquerque Convention Centre. Reuters

Homes blanket the hills in the Villa Maria shanty town of Lima, Peru. AP

A cyclist performs stunts in an extreme sports exhibition during the Xknights event, in San Jose, Costa Rica. EPA

Police prepare to charge protesters during a demonstration day against the government's reform of the pension system in Paris. EPA

Daniel Mazzei participates in the Moomba Birdman Rally, a competition for home-made gliders, hang gliders and human-powered aircraft, in Melbourne. EPA

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