Today's best photos: From hut racing in Philippines to Las Vegas Sphere watching over F1

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

Participants run through a street carrying a palm hut during the annual Buhat Kubo Race (Hut Race) in Ugong Village of Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 18 November 2023. In celebration of Bayanihan Festival (Festival of Community), Ugong residents held the Hut Race to re-live the Filipino tradition of helping neighbors even in relocating their houses to show a sense of community in the face of adversity. EPA / ROLEX DELA PENA

Thousands of demonstrators in downtown Madrid protesting against the government's decision to grant amnesty to Catalan separatist leaders. EPA

Japanese soldiers take part in a marine landing drill at Tokunoshima island, southwestern Japan. Reuters

Thomas Ruyant celebrates with co-skipper Morgan Lagraviere after winning the Transat Jacques Vabre Imoca sailing race, in Fort-de-France, Martinique. AFP

The king of the Busoga Kingdom William Gabula Nadiope IV and the queen Jovia Mutesi during their royal wedding at the Christ’s Cathedral Bugembe in Jinja. AFP

People watch the takeoff of the SpaceX Starship mega rocket in Matamoros, Tamaulipas state, Mexico. EPA

Australia's captain Pat Cummins celebrates the wicket of India's Virat Kohli during the Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad, India. AP

Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, at Las Vegas Strip Circuit, Las Vegas, Nevada. Reuters

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