World in focus - best photos for October 4, 2017

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

US president Donald Trump throws rolls of paper towels into a crowd affected by Hurricane Maria as he visits Calgary Chapel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Jonathan Ernst / Reuters

Visitors ride a carousel at the fairground during the 184th edition of the traditional Oktoberfest beer and amusement festival in the German Bavaria state's capital Munich. Christian Bruna / EPA

Dancers hold their 'El Nabout' canes as they talk while resting during a practice session of Tahteeb, an ancient form of martial arts and dance, in Sohag, Egypt, Mohamed Abd El Ghany / Reuters

Calista Boyd of the Wanderers takes part in the 20m sprint during the AFLW Draft Combine at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Michael Dodge / Getty Images

People walk in front of an illuminated St. Basil's Cathedral on Red Square in Moscow. Mladen Antonov / AFP Photo

Le Veyron stream is pictured on an autumn morning at La Tine de Conflens in La Sarraz, Switzerland. Denis Balibouse / Reuters

Simona Halep of Romania prepares to hit a ball to spectators after defeating Maria Sharapova of Russia at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing. Andy Wong / AP Photo

People pray during a candlelight vigil for victims of the Route 91 music festival mass shooting next to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lucy Nicholson / Reuters

Chinese performance artist Han Bing applies paint to his face before a shoot with German photographer Katharina Hesse at the outskirts of Beijing, China. Thomas Peter / Reuters

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