Today's best photos: from a Czech winter to a Brazilian summer

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

A beggar kneels at the medieval Charles Bridge as snow falls in Prague, Czech Republic, Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo / Petr David Josek)

Firefighters extinguish a fire at a warehouse after shelling, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in the village of Chaiky in the Kyiv region. Reuters

A fisherman casts his lure into coastal waters near the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba. Charge d'Affaires Timothy Zuniga-Brown announced on Thursday that the embassy is preparing for a gradual reopening of its consular services in Cuba. AP Photo

A model presents a creation from the Autumn/Winter 2022/2023 collection by French designer Isabel Marant during Paris Fashion Week. The presentation of the Women's collections runs from February 28 to March 8. EPA

An armed member of the Territorial Defence Forces of Ukraine, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in Kyiv. Reuters

A picture taken with a drone shows people taking advantage of a hot Brazilian day at Urca beach in Rio de Janeiro. The temperature was close to 40° in some parts of the city. EPA

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