Today's best photos: from a giant octopus in London to autumn in Germany

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

Afghan refugees arrive with their belongings on trucks from Pakistan at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Thousands faced the threat of detention and deportation on November 1. AFP

An Israeli military unmanned aerial vehicle flies over the northern part of the Gaza Strip. EPA

A giant inflatable Octopus is pictured on the bank of the River Thames by Greenpeace as part of a campaign to protect the oceans, London. AFP

People search through buildings that were destroyed during Israeli air raids in Gaza. Getty Images

Daniil Medvedev arrives to play Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov for their men's singles match at the Paris ATP Masters 1000, Paris. AFP

People take shelter under umbrellas as they flock to Manila's North Cemetery, Philippines. AP Photo

An aerial view of autumn colours near Blankenburg am Harz, Germany. AP Photo

Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr reaches for a ball that is caught by a fan during game four of the World Series. EPA

A man sits on the rubble of buildings that were targeted by Israeli air strikes at Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza. AP Photo

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