Today's best photos: from Dubai Ride to a climate protest

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

Cyclists travel down Sheikh Zayed Road for the Dubai Ride, part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Ruel Pableo for The National

People confront Peruvian police during a march against President Pedro Castillo in Lima. EPA

Japan's air force aerobatic flight team Blue Impulse perform near Yokosuka, south of Tokyo. Reuters

Barcelona's Gerard Pique waves to fans after playing his last home game for the club. Reuters

Mirrors reflect people visiting the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. EPA

US President Joe Biden and former president Barack Obama attend a campaign event for Democratic candidates in Philadelphia. Reuters

People perform a rain-seeking prayer at a mosque in Kuwait City. The prayers are traditional and common in Arab countries when there is no rain in the advanced autumn season. EPA

Members of various environmental organisations conduct the protest action 'SOS for the climate' at Schiphol Airport, the Netherlands. Milieudefensie, Extinction Rebellion and Greenpeace, among others, have joined the protest. EPA

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