World in focus - best photos for May 4, 2019

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

The mould of the 'Genie de la patrie', which was damaged by protestors on the sidelines of the 'yellow vest' (gilets jaunes) demonstrations is seen in a gallery of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, following renovation works. AFP

A Palestinian youth sells corn at the beach, in Gaza City. The beach is one of the few open public spaces in this densely populated city. AP

Nepalese people commemorate their late mothers by taking a bath at the sacred Matatirtha Shrine pond, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal. On 'Mother's Day', sons and daughters show their gratitude to their mothers in Nepal, bringing them presents. But those who have no mother anymore traditionally visit the Matatirtha Shrine for a commemoration. EPA

A horse shakes off water during a bath after a workout at Churchill Downs, in Louisville, Kentucky ahead of the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race. AP

Sailors participate in the annual long-distance dhow sailing race, known as Al Gaffal, near Sir Abu Nair island towards Dubai. AFP

Royal Thai police stand guard near the Grand Palace in Bangkok ahead of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation which will take place from May 4 to 6. AFP

A cowboy herding cows is seen in a farm in Quintero, Chile. Reuters

Well-wishers gather during the first public appearance of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan. Reuters

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Josh Hader (71) throws a pitch in the eighth inning during the game against the New York Mets in a multiple exposure photo at Miller Park. Mandatory Reuters

A tablet displaying King Maha Vajiralongkorn undergoing a royal purification ritual is seen as a Buddhist monks pray during the king's coronation in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters

Kiss perform at the Domination music festival in Mexico City, Friday. AP

The US (left) Mexico (right) border fence in Playas de Tijuana, in Baja California state, Mexico. AFP

The Strand Jetty at sunrise in the electorate of Herbert in Townsville, Australia. Australians will head to the polls on May 18 to elect members of the 46th Parliament. Getty

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