Today's best photos: From temple steps to an elephant crossing the road

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

Hindu devotees and visitors walk up the colorful 272 steps to the Batu Caves Temple outside Kuala Lumpur in Gombak, Malaysia, 21 February 2024. An escalator will be built at Batu Caves this year as an alternative to the 272 steps to reach the Sri Subramaniar cave temple, which is more accessible to the disabled and elderly visitors. EPA / FAZRY ISMAIL

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Feb 21, 2024

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