From Coldplay's Chris Martin to anti-Taliban milita fire - today's best pictures

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

A member of the anti-Taliban 'Sangorians' militia fires from a machinegun during a fight with Taliban insurgents in the village of Mukhtar, an outpost on the outskirts of Lashkar Gah in Helmand Province. AFP

Britain's Andy Murray reacts during his 6-3, 6-3 quarter-final defeat to Italian Matteo Berrettini at Queen's in London. Reuters

Venezuela's Bernaldo Manzano, left, and Colombia's Juan Cuadrado vie for the ball during their Copa America group match at the Olympic Stadium in Goiania, Brazil. AFP

New York Yankees centre fielder Brett Gardner catches a fly ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, not pictured, during the third innings at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, New York. Reuters

Iranian presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi waves after casting his ballot for presidential election, in Tehran. AFP

A cardboard cutout of Roger Federer, centre, is among other popular images that filled empty seats before the start of the ATP Championships tournament in Halle, western Germany. AFP

Justin Rose, of England, right, and his caddy walk up the fourth fairway during the first round of the US Open, at Torrey Pines in San Diego. AP Photo

An atlantic puffin swims near the Rouzic Island on the '7 iles' (seven island) bird sancturary, off Perros Guirec, western France. AFP

Singer Chris Martin performs with his band Coldplay on NBC's Today show in New York City, US. Reuters

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