People watch as Senegal's President Macky Sall announces that he will step down on April 2. Mr Sall left open the date of the presidential election, which he postponed earlier this month. AFP
People watch as Senegal's President Macky Sall announces that he will step down on April 2. Mr Sall left open the date of the presidential election, which he postponed earlier this month. AFP
Unfinished high-rises that have attracted graffiti artists after the developer ran out of money, in central Los Angeles. Reuters
Unfinished high-rises that have attracted graffiti artists after the developer ran out of money, in central Los Angeles. Reuters
Soldiers stand guard as inmates exercise at Cotopaxi prison in Latacunga, Ecuador. AP
Soldiers stand guard as inmates exercise at Cotopaxi prison in Latacunga, Ecuador. AP
A man admires a Ferrari during a super car parade at Riverland, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts. Antonie Robertson / The National
A man admires a Ferrari during a super car parade at Riverland, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts. Antonie Robertson / The National
Smoke rises as a forest fire rages at the summit of Agua Volcano near Antigua, Guatemala. EPA
Smoke rises as a forest fire rages at the summit of Agua Volcano near Antigua, Guatemala. EPA
Darts fans enjoy the atmosphere during the 2024 BetMGM Premier League Darts at Utilita Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Getty Images
Darts fans enjoy the atmosphere during the 2024 BetMGM Premier League Darts at Utilita Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Getty Images
US President Joe Biden embraces Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who died last week in a prison camp, in San Francisco, California. Reuters
US President Joe Biden embraces Yulia Navalnaya, the wife of Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader who died last week in a prison camp, in San Francisco, California. Reuters
Boats take passengers to Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Boats take passengers to Deira, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Firefighters attempt to put out a blaze at an apartment building in Valencia, Spain. Reuters
Firefighters attempt to put out a blaze at an apartment building in Valencia, Spain. Reuters
Dan Harrison, the designer of the main engine control computer, celebrates with fellow employees in Houston after Intuitive Machines became the first commercial company to achieve a soft landing on the moon on Thursday. AP
Dan Harrison, the designer of the main engine control computer, celebrates with fellow employees in Houston after Intuitive Machines became the first commercial company to achieve a soft landing on the moon on Thursday. AP

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Today's best photos: From a presidential resignation to a Moon landing

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

February 23, 2024

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More from The National:

Thursday's best photos: From F1 testing to beekeepers protesting

Wednesday's best photos: From temple steps to an elephant crossing the road

Tuesday's best photos: From cleaning the statue of David to Olympic preparations in Tahiti

Monday's best photos: From tourists in Sri Lanka to a Cat Extravaganza in London

Sunday's best photos: From Bengal tiger cub in Spain to mourners at funeral in Lebanon

Saturday's best photos: From a French Lemon Festival to a Taipei Lantern Festival

Moon Music

Artist: Coldplay

Label: Parlophone/Atlantic

Number of tracks: 10

Rating: 3/5

Winners

Best Men's Player of the Year: Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

Maradona Award for Best Goal Scorer of the Year: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

TikTok Fans’ Player of the Year: Robert Lewandowski

Top Goal Scorer of All Time: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Best Women's Player of the Year: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)

Best Men's Club of the Year: Chelsea

Best Women's Club of the Year: Barcelona

Best Defender of the Year: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus/Italy)

Best Goalkeeper of the Year: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG/Italy)

Best Coach of the Year: Roberto Mancini (Italy)

Best National Team of the Year: Italy 

Best Agent of the Year: Federico Pastorello

Best Sporting Director of the Year: Txiki Begiristain (Manchester City)

Player Career Award: Ronaldinho

Sholto Byrnes on Myanmar politics
Updated: February 23, 2024, 9:58 AM