Today's best photos: from big waves in Portugal to models in Milan

'The National’ selects the most striking pictures from around the world

A jet ski steers away from a crashing wave during a big wave surfing session at Praia do Norte, or North Beach, in Nazare, Portugal. AP Photo

A woman holds a portrait of Russian president Vladimir Putin with a bloody hand on his face as members of the Ukrainian community protest in front of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation. AFP

Jasmine Flury of Switzerland in action during the women's Downhill race at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. EPA

René Casselly and Kathrin Menzinger perform on stage during the 1st show of the 15th season of the television competition show "Let's Dance" at MMC Studios in Cologne, Germany. Getty Images

French actor and host for the ceremony, Antoine de Caunes pays tribute to the late French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo, seen on the screen, during the 47th annual Cesar Awards ceremony at the Olympia Music Hall in Paris, France. The awards are presented by the French 'Academie des Arts et Techniques du Cinema' (Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques). EPA

Models wear creations as part of the Palm Angels Fall/Winter 2022-2023 fashion collection, unveiled during the Fashion Week in Milan, Italy. AP Photo

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia during a Mexican Tennis Tournament semifinal match in Acapulco, Mexico. EPA

A Polish border guard assists refugees from Ukraine as they arrive to Poland at the Korczowa border crossing, Poland. AP Photo

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