A performer is seen inside a tiger costume during a lion and tiger dance as part of Lunar New Year celebrations at Paddy’s Markets in Chinatown, Sydney, Australia, 29 January 2022. EPA / STEVEN SAPHORE AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
A performer is seen inside a tiger costume during a lion and tiger dance as part of Lunar New Year celebrations at Paddy’s Markets in Chinatown, Sydney, Australia, 29 January 2022. EPA / STEVEN SAPHORE AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
A Port Authority bus that was on a bridge when it collapsed on Friday is visible through trees in Pittsburgh's East End, in the US. AP
A Port Authority bus that was on a bridge when it collapsed on Friday is visible through trees in Pittsburgh's East End, in the US. AP
White pelicans, one of the largest birds in Canada and the US, are seen on the shore of the Chapala lagoon in Cojumatlan de Regules, Mexico. AFP
White pelicans, one of the largest birds in Canada and the US, are seen on the shore of the Chapala lagoon in Cojumatlan de Regules, Mexico. AFP
Migrants and refugees, sailing adrift on an overcrowded wooden boat in the Mediterranean Sea, wait to be helped by Spanish NGO Aita Mary. AP Photo
Migrants and refugees, sailing adrift on an overcrowded wooden boat in the Mediterranean Sea, wait to be helped by Spanish NGO Aita Mary. AP Photo
A woman prays during Friday prayer at the Great Mosque in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. AFP
A woman prays during Friday prayer at the Great Mosque in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. AFP
Residents walk in a flooded area of the 67-hectare Ankasina neighbourhood in Antananarivo, Madagascar, following a severe storm. AFP
Residents walk in a flooded area of the 67-hectare Ankasina neighbourhood in Antananarivo, Madagascar, following a severe storm. AFP
A robot makes a fresh pot of coffee at the Taizicheng train station in Zhangjiakou, China. AFP
A robot makes a fresh pot of coffee at the Taizicheng train station in Zhangjiakou, China. AFP

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Today's best photos: from Lunar New Year costumes to a robot barista in China

‘The National’ selects the most striking pictures from around the world

The National

January 29, 2022

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More from The National:

Friday's best photos: from an Indian circus to Nadal at the Australian Open

Thursday's best photos: from a snowstorm in Jerusalem to a wet court at the Australian Open

Wednesday's best photos: from India's Republic Day to Australia Day

Tuesday's best photos: from the world’s coldest marathon to snow on the Parthenon

Monday's best photos: from police selfies in India to a fiery festival in Spain

Sunday's best photos: from a knight in an ice maze to an injured leopard

THE BIO:

Sabri Razouk, 74

Athlete and fitness trainer 

Married, father of six

Favourite exercise: Bench press

Must-eat weekly meal: Steak with beans, carrots, broccoli, crust and corn

Power drink: A glass of yoghurt

Role model: Any good man

Updated: January 29, 2022, 11:21 AM`
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