• The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur are lit in the colours of the UAE flag, marking Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled's visit to Malaysia. Wam
    The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur are lit in the colours of the UAE flag, marking Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled's visit to Malaysia. Wam
  • Citizens arrive on horseback to vote at a general election polling station in Nafplio, Greece. EPA
    Citizens arrive on horseback to vote at a general election polling station in Nafplio, Greece. EPA
  • The 11th Hour Racing Team sails under Newport Bridge on the fifth leg of The Ocean Race in Rhode Island, US. AFP
    The 11th Hour Racing Team sails under Newport Bridge on the fifth leg of The Ocean Race in Rhode Island, US. AFP
  • Motorcyclists enjoy the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Johannesburg, South Africa. EPA
    Motorcyclists enjoy the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Johannesburg, South Africa. EPA
  • Fire engulfs the Central Post Office building in Manila, the Philippines. Reuters
    Fire engulfs the Central Post Office building in Manila, the Philippines. Reuters
  • A cyclist takes part in the Challenge Downhill mountain biking race in La Paz, Bolivia. Reuters
    A cyclist takes part in the Challenge Downhill mountain biking race in La Paz, Bolivia. Reuters
  • Thousands attend the Moscow Spring Bicycle Festival. EPA
    Thousands attend the Moscow Spring Bicycle Festival. EPA
  • A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Axiom Mission 2 astronauts lifts off from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. AFP
    A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Axiom Mission 2 astronauts lifts off from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. AFP
  • A climate activist shows his hand, covered with asphalt, after police removed it from a road in Berlin with a hammer and chisel. AP
    A climate activist shows his hand, covered with asphalt, after police removed it from a road in Berlin with a hammer and chisel. AP
  • Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League. Reuters
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League. Reuters

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Today's best photos: from Petronas Towers to the Premier League trophy

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

May 22, 2023

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Updated: May 22, 2023, 1:05 PM
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