Best photos of October 27: A royal barge in Bangkok to an art installation at Giza

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

Thai oarsmen row a royal barge during the Royal Barge Procession along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on October 27, 2024. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA / AFP)

Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs after an Israeli strike, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon. Reuters

Ilia Topuria knocks out Max Holloway with a left hook during the featherweight title bout at UFC 308 in Etihad Arena, Yas Island. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National

The target area during the first run of the men's Giant Slalom of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Soelden, Austria. AFP

Indigenous people take part in a protest against the construction of a 'Templo Santa Muerte' in Cantel, Guatemala. AFP

Pope Francis celebrates a Mass for the closing of the synod of bishops in Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. EPA

Participants row towards the finish line during the boat races in Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir. AP

An art installation by visual artist Ik Joong Kang titled 'Four Temples' during the fourth 'Forever is Now' art exhibition by Art d’Egypte at the Giza pyramids necropolis. AFP