Today's best photos: From Verstappen at China's Grand Prix to Scarborough Sci Fi weekend

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 21: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 makes a pitstop during the F1 Grand Prix of China at Shanghai International Circuit on April 21, 2024 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)

Denver Nuggets guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope rises to shoot against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series. AP Photo

A Palestinian waits for news of his daughter as rescue workers search for survivors under the rubble of a building bombed by Israeli military in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip. AFP

Lyon's French midfielder Melchie Dumornay celebrates with teammates on their way to a 3-2 victory in the Uefa Women's Champions League semi-final first leg over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France. AFP

Children play football outside Kenilworth Road, home to Luton Town, before the Premiership side's match with Brentford. Luton remain in the relegation zone after losing by 1-5, while Brentford rise to mid-table safety. Reuters

The wreckage of an intercepted ballistic missile that fell near the Dead Sea in Israel draws a crowd. AP Photo

Chinese sailors with signaling flags prepare for the opening of the West Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao, Shandong province, China. AP Photo

In Chattanooga, Tennessee, members of staff look on as the result of a vote in favour of hourly factory workers at Volkswagen's assembly plant joining the United Auto Workers union comes in. Reuters

An Indian camel driver takes part in a camelids parade in front of the Chateau de Vincennes near Paris. AFP

Competitors in the 24th Glacier Patrol race in the Swiss Alps between Arolla and Verbier, Switzerland, on April 21 climb towards the Tsena Refien pass. EPA

Supporters of Ukraine wave US and Ukrainian flags outside the US Capitol after the House of Representatives approved foreign aid packages to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. EPA

Fireworks light up the sky during the closing events of the April Fair in Sevilla, southern Spain. EPA

Posing for a picture with a person dressed as the Star Wars character Chewbacca on day two of the Scarborough Sci Fi weekend in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, on April 21. Getty Images

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