A man on horseback takes part in Brazil's Cavalhada, a traditional festival held in Mateus Leme. The Cavalhada is the reenactment of battles between Moors and Christians. AFP
A man on horseback takes part in Brazil's Cavalhada, a traditional festival held in Mateus Leme. The Cavalhada is the reenactment of battles between Moors and Christians. AFP
A goat for sale ahead of Eid Al Adha celebrations at a livestock market on the sidewalk of a road in Jakarta, Indonesia. Reuters
A goat for sale ahead of Eid Al Adha celebrations at a livestock market on the sidewalk of a road in Jakarta, Indonesia. Reuters
People step inside The Passengers installation by Tetro+A & Yam in Bilbao, Spain. Reuters
People step inside The Passengers installation by Tetro+A & Yam in Bilbao, Spain. Reuters
An oil slick is washed up on Tanjong Beach in Singapore. Beaches on the resort island of Sentosa were shuttered on June 15 due to an oil spill at a nearby port, maritime authorities said. AFP
An oil slick is washed up on Tanjong Beach in Singapore. Beaches on the resort island of Sentosa were shuttered on June 15 due to an oil spill at a nearby port, maritime authorities said. AFP
Firefighters tackle a blaze called the Post Fire in Gorman, California. AP
Firefighters tackle a blaze called the Post Fire in Gorman, California. AP
A mechanic sleeps in the paddock during the 24 Hours of Le Mans car race in France. AP
A mechanic sleeps in the paddock during the 24 Hours of Le Mans car race in France. AP
Palestinians perform the Eid Al Adha morning prayer in the courtyard of Gaza city's Omari Mosque, which was heavily damaged by Israeli bombardment. AFP
Palestinians perform the Eid Al Adha morning prayer in the courtyard of Gaza city's Omari Mosque, which was heavily damaged by Israeli bombardment. AFP
Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia perform the symbolic 'stoning of the devil' ritual as part of the Hajj pilgrimage. AFP
Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia perform the symbolic 'stoning of the devil' ritual as part of the Hajj pilgrimage. AFP
Wang Wang the Panda chews a box as members of the Australian government's media team cover China's Premier Li Qiang's visit to Adelaide Zoo, Australia. Reuters
Wang Wang the Panda chews a box as members of the Australian government's media team cover China's Premier Li Qiang's visit to Adelaide Zoo, Australia. Reuters
Yoga enthusiasts unite on International Day of Yoga in Bangkok, Thailand, for a mass day of exercise organised by the Indian Embassy. EPA
Yoga enthusiasts unite on International Day of Yoga in Bangkok, Thailand, for a mass day of exercise organised by the Indian Embassy. EPA

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Today's best photos: from horse riding in Brazil to mass yoga in Bangkok

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

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June 16, 2024

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Tearful appearance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves set markets on edge as she appeared visibly distraught in parliament on Wednesday. 

Legislative setbacks for the government have blown a new hole in the budgetary calculations at a time when the deficit is stubbornly large and the economy is struggling to grow. 

She appeared with Keir Starmer on Thursday and the pair embraced, but he had failed to give her his backing as she cried a day earlier.

A spokesman said her upset demeanour was due to a personal matter.

Updated: June 16, 2024, 11:23 AM`