British aviator Matt Jones takes off in the restored World War II Silver Spitfire plane for a round-the-world flight attempt at Goodwood Aerodrome in Chichester, southeast England. AFP
British aviator Matt Jones takes off in the restored World War II Silver Spitfire plane for a round-the-world flight attempt at Goodwood Aerodrome in Chichester, southeast England. AFP
Clouds reflect in the water of lake Walchensee near the village Walchensee in the Alp mountains, southern Germany.
Clouds reflect in the water of lake Walchensee near the village Walchensee in the Alp mountains, southern Germany.
Venezuela's Ruben Limardo takes on compatriot Jesus Limardo at fencing at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Reuters
Venezuela's Ruben Limardo takes on compatriot Jesus Limardo at fencing at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Reuters
Children gather for a memorial service honouring the victims of Dayton’s mass shooting, in Springfield, Ohio, US. Reuters
Children gather for a memorial service honouring the victims of Dayton’s mass shooting, in Springfield, Ohio, US. Reuters
Ana Satila of Brazil competes in the canoe women's final of the Pan American Games. Getty
Ana Satila of Brazil competes in the canoe women's final of the Pan American Games. Getty
Edinburgh Festival Fringe entertainers perform on the Royal Mile in Scotland's capital city. Getty
Edinburgh Festival Fringe entertainers perform on the Royal Mile in Scotland's capital city. Getty
Japanese stand next to the atomic bomb dome at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, one day before the 74th anniversary of atomic bombing. AFP
Japanese stand next to the atomic bomb dome at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, one day before the 74th anniversary of atomic bombing. AFP
This picture shows mud on a pound on Tatihou island, northwestern France. AFP
This picture shows mud on a pound on Tatihou island, northwestern France. AFP

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World in focus - best photos for August 6, 2019

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

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August 06, 2019

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  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
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  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

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