Today's best photos: From an erupting volcano to a heavenly fireball

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, spews lava during an eruption as seen from Dadap Ngori hamlet in Magelang on May 23, 2023. (Photo by DEVI RAHMAN / AFP)

The National

May 23, 2023

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Updated: May 23, 2023, 1:05 PM

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