Today's best photos: from giant rubber ducks to large warships

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HONG KONG, CHINA - MAY 25: Giant inflatable rubber duck sculptures are seen in Tsing Yi on May 25, 2023 in Hong Kong, China. The 18-metre-tall inflatable sculptures are some of the tallest rubber ducks in the world, created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman. The duck duo will make their official debut in a large-scale public art exhibition "DOUBLE DUCKS by Flotentijn Hofman" curated by AllRightsReserved later this year. (Photo by Anthony Kwan / Getty Images)

HONG KONG, CHINA - MAY 25: Giant inflatable rubber duck sculptures are seen in Tsing Yi on May 25, 2023 in Hong Kong, China. The 18-metre-tall inflatable sculptures are some of the tallest rubber ducks in the world, created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman. The duck duo will make their official debut in a large-scale public art exhibition "DOUBLE DUCKS by Flotentijn Hofman" curated by AllRightsReserved later this year. (Photo by Anthony Kwan / Getty Images)

May 25, 2023

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