More from The National:
Thursday's best photos: from burning coca plants to protests in Beirut
Wednesday's best photos: from the Taj Mahal to a sink hole in Poland
Tuesday's best photos: from Valentine's Day celebrations to a carnival parade
Monday's best photos: from Oman's cycle tour to Rihanna's half-time show
Sunday's best photos: from Russia cross-country skiing to the Great Wall of China
Saturday's best photos: from carnival in Venice to cycling in Oman