A look at the best news photos from around the world.
May 1, 2017

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A protester dressed as a clown holds an umbrella over a Swiss police officer during a May Day demonstration in Zurich, Switzerland.

2
A visitor takes a selfie in front of blooming wisteria at Kameido-tenjin shrine during the annual wisteria festival in Tokyo, Japan.

3
Leicester Morrismen dance during May Day celebrations at Bradgate Park in Newtown Linford, Britain.

4
French CRS anti-riot police officers are engulfed in flames as they face protesters during a march for the annual May Day workers' rally in Paris.