World in focus - best photos for September 8, 2019

Take a look at our pick of the best photos from around the world during the past 24 hours

Wesley Joseph walks through fallen trees and debris on devastated Great Abaco Island on September 6, 2019 in the Bahamas. Hurricane Dorian hit the island chain as a category 5 storm. Getty

Pope Francis arrives to lead a Holy Mass at the Androhibe Soamandrakizay diocesan grounds in Antananarivo, Madagascar. AFP

The shadow of a bull is seen during a bullfight held during the Feria du Riz in Arles, Southern France. EPA

Competitors participate in highland dancing at the annual Braemar Highland Gathering in Braemar, Scotland, Britain. Reuters

A farmer kisses his buffalo after a victory during the annual buffalo fighting festival in Do Son coastal resort town, in Hai Phong, Vietnam. Reuters

A protester is seen next to a US flag in Central, Hong Kong, China. Reuters

Lauren Kieffer of USA rides Vermiculus through the water during the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials Cross County. Getty

An aerial view of view of damaged boats in Hurricane Dorian devastated Elbow Key Island, Bahamas. Getty

An Indian Hindu devotee immerses an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu God Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai. AFP

An artist performs on Tverskaya street during celebrations marking the 872nd anniversary of the city of Moscow. AFP

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