Today's best photos: from a military picnic in Poland to yoga in China

'The National' picks the most striking images from around the world

A woman holds a grenade launcher during a military picnic in Siemianowice, Poland. The country is seeking more part-time volunteers for its Territorial Defence Force. Getty Images

People wade through flood water to collect food aid after heavy monsoon rainfall in Companiganj, Bangladesh. AFP

New Colombian President Gustavo Petro gives a victory speech alongside running mate Francia Marquez at the Movistar Arena in Bogota, after winning the election. The former guerrilla becomes the country's first left-wing president after beating rival Rodolfo Hernandez at the polls. AFP

People take part in a demonstration in Brussels over the rising cost of living. Reuters

South Korea's second home-grown space rocket, called Nuri, is raised for launch at Naro Space Centre in Goheung. The event was rescheduled for Tuesday after aerospace engineers replaced a malfunctioning part. EPA

A journalist watches Marine Le Pen giving a speech on TV after the results of the second round of French legislative elections. The polls are held to elect the 577 members for the French parliament. EPA

An athlete competes in the Ironman triathlon in Rapperswil, Switzerland. EPA

The Red Arrows, the British RAF's aerobatic team, in formation at the Danish Air Show at Karup Airport. EPA

A fire in San Martin de Unx in Navarre region, northern Spain. Some locals have been evacuated as a precaution, while others have left of their own accord. EPA

Spain's Iris Tio Casas competes at the World Aquatics Championships at the Alfred Hajos swimming complex in Budapest. AFP

Yoga at a park in Handan in China's northern Hebei province. The annual International Yoga Day is on Tuesday. AFP

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