World in focus - best photos for August 7, 2020

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

Children run along the beach at sunset in New Brighton, Britain. Reuters

A dog walks in the rain in Eugene, Oregon. AP Photo

A view of the damaged site of Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, Lebanon. Reuters

Duke Mitchell hugs Caesar McCool, a therapy llama nicknamed the "No Drama Llama", at the site of ongoing protests against police violence and racial inequality, in Portland, Oregon.

Calgary Flames' Mark Giordano (5) celebrates an empty-net goal with teammates against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of an NHL qualifying round game, in Edmonton, Alberta. AP Photo

A beachgoer is engulfed by a wave as he jumps in the surf, in Palm Beach, Florida. AP Photo

A mouse runs during wild fires in Cherry Valley, California, US AP Photo

Baltirmore centerfielder Austin Hays misses the ball during a game against Miami Marlins in the seventh inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. AP Photo

Malaysia's former finance minister Lim Guan Eng speaks to members of the media after posting bail outside the Duta Court Complex in Kuala Lumpur. AFP

Lebanese TV producer Tony Ahwaji sits injured on the balcony of his damaged apartment in the damaged neighbourhood of Mar Mikhael in Beirut. AFP

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