World in focus - best photos for August 6, 2019

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

British aviator Matt Jones takes off in the restored World War II Silver Spitfire plane for a round-the-world flight attempt at Goodwood Aerodrome in Chichester, southeast England. AFP

Clouds reflect in the water of lake Walchensee near the village Walchensee in the Alp mountains, southern Germany.

Venezuela's Ruben Limardo takes on compatriot Jesus Limardo at fencing at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. Reuters

Children gather for a memorial service honouring the victims of Dayton’s mass shooting, in Springfield, Ohio, US. Reuters

Ana Satila of Brazil competes in the canoe women's final of the Pan American Games. Getty

Edinburgh Festival Fringe entertainers perform on the Royal Mile in Scotland's capital city. Getty

Japanese stand next to the atomic bomb dome at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, one day before the 74th anniversary of atomic bombing. AFP

This picture shows mud on a pound on Tatihou island, northwestern France. AFP

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