Today's best photos: from a hurricane in Acapulco to protests in New York

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

A resident walks past a fallen sign and debris after Hurricane Otis hit Acapulco, in Guerrero state, Mexico. AFP

Dutch King Willem-Alexander attends a ceremony in Rotterdam to mark the start of construction on the Netherlands national hydrogen network. AFP

Hagen Smith of the US in action during the men's teams bronze medal beach volleyball match at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Reuters

Smoke rises from northern Gaza after an Israeli air strike. EPA

Kaori Sakamoto, of Japan, performing at the Skate Canada International figure skating competition in Vancouver, British Columbia. AP Photo

Competitors in the men's madison final at the Pan American Games at Velodromo Penalolen, Santiago, Chile. Reuters

Emiliano Boffelli of Argentina shows his feelings after losing to England in the Rugby World Cup bronze final at Stade de France in Paris. Getty Images

Protesters calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas gather at Grand Central Terminal in New York city. AP Photo

Canada's Brooke Mcintosh and Benjamin Mimar compete at the Skate Canada International figure skating contest in Vancouver, British Columbia. AFP

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