Pictures of the day from The Huffington Post brings you the very best news and sports images from around the world, chosen and created by our own photo editors, Elliot Wagland and Tahira Mirza.
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(01 of25)
Labour party leadership candidate Liz Kendall attends a meeting of supporters on July 23, 2015 in London, England. Ms Kendall today faced questions over her leadership bid, but has stated that she will fight to the very end. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
(02 of25)
Men dressed in Spartan-style costumes walk through a commercial plaza in Beijing. A salad store paraded dozens of half-naked Western men dressed as Spartans through China's capital as a publicity stunt, causing a stir and drawing a crackdown by police who were photographed restraining some of them on the ground. (Photo via AP) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(03 of25)
Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, the world record holder and Olympic champion in the 100 metres and 200 metres, arrives for a press conference in a hotel, ahead of competing in the Diamond League athletics meeting at the Olympic Stadium in London, Thursday, July 23, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(04 of25)
CRANS-MONTANA, SWITZERLAND - JULY 23: Lee Westwood of England plays a shot during the first round of the Omega European Masters at Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club on July 23, 2015 in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) (credit:Stuart Franklin via Getty Images)
(05 of25)
The America's Cup Trophy is carried from a Royal Marine landing craft after it arrived at the waterfront festival area in Portsmouth, England, Thursday, July 23, 2015. The event in Portsmouth is one of the America's Cup World Series qualifying events, ahead of the 35th Americas Cup in 2017. Racing takes place on July 25 and 26. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(06 of25)
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 22: The Statue of Liberty is shown at sunset on July 22, 2015 in New York. The national monument which is 93 meters from the base of the pedestal to the tip of the torch, is a popular destination for visitors in town (Photo by Cem Ozdel/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
(07 of25)
Bob the golden retriever is quite possibly the friendliest dog you could ever meet. The cute canine has struck up an unusual friendship with eight birds and a hamster and can be seen in a variety of pictures having fun and relaxing with his pals. Bob lives in São Paulo, Brazil, along with his owner and the eight pet birds. He can be seen taking naps with the birds and the hamster, and sat very happily with his friends resting on his shoulders. Bob is a gentle giant and has been winning hearts on social media. (credit:@bob_goldenretriever/REX)
(08 of25)
(Left to Right) Hugh Grant, Armie Hammer, Guy Ritchie and Henry Cavill attending the Man From U.N.C.L.E photocall held at Roundtables at Claridges, London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday July 23, 2015. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
(09 of25)
Farmers stand near their tractors, farm trailers and tyres as theyr block the A6 motorway at the northern entrance to Lyon, on July 23, 2015, one of the French key arteries to southern regions . The French government unveiled on July 22, a package worth more than 600 million euros ($655 million) for farmers, after days of protests that have blocked cities, roads and tourist sites. Farmers blame supermarkets, distributors and the food processing industry for keeping prices low. (credit:PHILIPPE DESMAZES via Getty Images)
(10 of25)
Tiny horse and micropig form the smallest friendship in the world, Smallest Horse in the UK meets Briton’s tiniest pig, Micro animals of the world united to cure their inferiority complex. Kindhearted owner of cult colt match-makes ‘MicroDave’ with ‘Bean’ the dwarf micropig. Part of ‘Airbnb Daily Kindness Bulletin’
(11 of25)
Panama's Erick Davis (15) is restrained as tempers flare during the second half of a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer semifinal between Panama and Mexico on Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Atlanta. Mexico won 2-1 in extra time. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(12 of25)
Mount Raung spews volcanic material into the air as seen from Songgon, East Java, Indonesia, Thursday, July 23, 2015. The eruption of Mount Raung on the main island of Java has caused the airport to close for several hours on Wednesday, disrupting flights to and from the resort island.(AP Photo) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(13 of25)
People rush to safety to simulate a powerful earthquake during a drill at a commercial center in suburban Taguig city east of Manila, Philippines, Thursday, July 23, 2015. Various earthquake drills took place nationwide as officials and first responders assessed their emergency preparedness. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(14 of25)
The pitch is marked out ahead of the new season by Arsenal Groundsman Reece Watson at Emirates Stadium on July 22, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) (credit:David Price via Getty Images)
(15 of25)
BAIKONUR, KAZAKHSTAN - JULY 23: The Soyuz TMA-17M rocket, as seen in this long exposure, launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on July 23, 2015 in Baikonur, Kazakhstan. The Soyuz rocket carries Expedition 44 Soyuz Commander Oleg Kononenko of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos), Flight Engineer Kjell Lindgren of NASA, and Flight Engineer Kimiya Yui of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) into orbit to begin their five month mission on the International Space Station. (Photo by Aubrey Gemignani/NASA via Getty Images) (credit:NASA via Getty Images)
(16 of25)
Kim Kardashian is seen on July 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (credit:KeithJMA/Star Max via Getty Images)
(17 of25)
Farmers use a tractor along with burning hay and tyres to block the highway between Morlaix and Brest during a demonstration against the market prices of their products in Morlaix, western France, on July 22, 2015. The French government unveiled a package worth more than 600 million euros ($655 million) for farmers, after days of protests that have blocked cities, roads and tourist sites. AFP PHOTO / FRED TANNEAU (Photo credit should read FRED TANNEAU/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:FRED TANNEAU via Getty Images)
(18 of25)
HARRISON, NJ - JULY 22: Tyler Adams #66 of the New York Red Bulls celebrates his goal in the second half with teammate Dan Metzger #30 during the International Champions Cup at Red Bull Arena on July 22, 2015 in Harrison, New Jersey.The New York Red Bulls defeated Chelsea 4-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (credit:Elsa via Getty Images)
(19 of25)
A woman holds a poster as she takes part in a rally July 22 , 2015 on Times Square in New York opposing the nuclear deal with Iran. AFP PHOTO / KENA BETANCUR (Photo credit should read KENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:KENA BETANCUR via Getty Images)
(20 of25)
BENIDORM, SPAIN - JULY 22: People sunbathe at Levante Beach on July 22, 2015 in Benidorm, Spain. Spain has set a new record for visitors, with 29.2 million visitors in June, 4.2% more than the same period in 2014. Spain is also expected to be the main destination of tourists seeking a value-for-money all-inclusive holiday after the Tunisia attack. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (credit:David Ramos via Getty Images)
(21 of25)
People sunbathe at a public swimming pool on a hot and sunny day in Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday, July 22, 2015. The temperatures in the Czech Republic have reached record highs in the recent heat wave. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(22 of25)
A fire bomb explodes behind riot police during a demonstration in Athens on July 22, 2015. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faced a new test of his authority in parliament on July 22, where MPs were to vote on a second batch of reforms to help unlock a bailout for Greece's stricken economy. The embattled premier last week faced a revolt by a fifth of the lawmakers in his radical-left Syriza party over changes to taxes, pensions and labour rules demanded by EU-IMF creditors. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS (Photo credit should read ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ARIS MESSINIS via Getty Images)
(23 of25)
Protesters stand next to a banner readin ' NO ' during a demonstration outside the parliament in Athens on July 22, 2015. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras faced a new test of his authority in parliament on July 22, where MPs were to vote on a second batch of reforms to help unlock a bailout for Greece's stricken economy. The embattled premier last week faced a revolt by a fifth of the lawmakers in his radical-left Syriza party over changes to taxes, pensions and labour rules demanded by EU-IMF creditors. AFP PHOTO / ARIS MESSINIS (Photo credit should read ARIS MESSINIS/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:ARIS MESSINIS via Getty Images)
(24 of25)
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JULY 22: Pilots from The Royal Jordanian Falcons fly over Edinburgh ahead of taking part in Scotlands National Airshow on July 22, 2015 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Royal Jordanian Falcons, the national aerobatic demonstration team of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, will pay their first visit to East Fortune, East Lothian this year to display at Scotlands National Airshow at the National Museum of Flight on Saturday 25 July. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) (credit:Jeff J Mitchell via Getty Images)
(25 of25)
A picture taken on July 22, 2015 in Tignes, southeastern France, shows the Italian side (Northern side) of the Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps. AFP PHOTO / LOIC VENANCE (Photo credit should read LOIC VENANCE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:LOIC VENANCE via Getty Images)