Today's best photos: From a sun-drenched beach in Brazil to rain-soaked fans in the UK

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

Enjoying the hot weather at Ipanema beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. EPA

A US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter lifts a M777 howitzer during a joint military drill between South Korean and US at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex in Pocheon, South Korea. AP

Campaign posters for Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos state governor candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, in Lagos, Nigeria. Reuters

Fan Zhendong of China, ITTF men's world No 1, serves against compatriot Wang Chuqin in their men's singles semifinal during the WTT Singapore Smash at the OCBC Arena in Singapore. Getty

The streets of Tel Aviv are blocked by protesters as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition government presses on with its judicial overhaul. Reuters

FC Cincinnati forward Brandon Vazquez hits the turf after a tackle against Chicago Fire midfielder Carlos Teran during the first half of a 3-3 MLS Eastern Conference draw at Soldier Field on Saturday. Reuters

Fans of English West Midlands football team Wolverhampton Wanderers in raincoats as they watch their team's 2-4 Premier League defeat at home to Leeds United at Molineux Stadium on Saturday. Reuters

Police officers detain a man during a demonstration, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's nationalist coalition government presses on with its contentious judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, Israel. Reuters

Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda of AlphaTauri in action during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Saudi Arabia. EPA

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