World in focus - best photos for January 26, 2018

Ren and G, the official mascots for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters
Artists perform with an elephant at the national circus in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. Sergei Supinsky / AFP Photo
An Australian flag flies underneath a military helicopter past the Sydney Opera House to mark Australia Day. Steven Saphore / Reuters
Schoolchildren take part in Republic Day celebrations in Chandigarh, India. Ajay Verma / Reuters
Connor Syme of Scotland plays a shot during round two of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Karim Sahib / AFP Photo
Mount Mayon spews ash as seen from Legazpi City in Albay province, south of Manila. Ted Aljibe / AFP Photo
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts as he leaves court after Chung Hyeon of South Korea retired from their Australian Open semi-final match. Thomas Peter / Reuters
Snow covers Shanghai's financial district. Aly Song / Reuters