Today's best photos: From anniversary of Gandhi's death to French farmers' protest

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

Indian school children throws rose flower petals over a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi to pay their tribute on the death anniversary of the Indian founding father, in Chennai on January 30, 2024. The death anniversary of Gandhi, who is widely known in India as Bapu (father), is also observed as Martyrs' Day in the country. (Photo by R. Satish BABU / AFP)

The James Webb Space Telescope captured this image of spiral galaxy NGC 1512, which is 30 million light years from Earth. Reuters

A rainbow arcs over the ancient Acropolis, brightening up a gloomy sky in Athens. AP

Greenpeace activists protest before the German parliament in Berlin discusses finalising this year’s budget. The message reads ‘Climate money now!’ Reuters

A farmer harvests cloves in Lhoknga, Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP

Adalberto poses beside a mural that depicts the story of his father Joao Candido, a sailor who led a revolt against the Brazilian Navy, in Sao Joao de Meriti, Brazil. Candido was one of only two mutineers to survive the subsequent torture. AP

Tyler, the Creator, left, and Kanye West attend the Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony for US singer/songwriter Charlie Wilson in Los Angeles. AFP

In the last 16 of the Asian Cup in Al Khor, Qatar, Palestine's Oday Dabbagh celebrates scoring the opening goal with his teammates, though the home side edged them out 2-1 to progress. Reuters

Sheep cross an old bridge that has emerged from the dwindling waters of the Guadalteba reservoir, during a severe drought near Malaga, southern Spain. Reuters

French farmers block a motorway east of Paris amid nationwide protests over pay, tax and regulations. AFP

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