Pictures of the day: May 8, 2017

We look at 13 pictures from events around the world

People run with their pets during a mini-marathon for dogs in Bangkok, Thailand. PHOTO: REUTERS

A demonstrator holds up a flower in front of riot policemen during a women's march to protest against President Nicolas Maduro's government in Caracas, Venezuela. PHOTO: REUTERS

Security personnel stand guard as the helicopter carrying Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif lands at the newly built airport in Islamabad. PHOTO: REUTERS

Pakistani dancer and choreographer Munawar Chao (C) and his troupe perform a Sufi dance during the dance festival in Karachi. PHOTO: REUTERS

French president-elect Emmanuel Macron arrives to deliver a speech at the Pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris on May 7, 2017, after the second round of the French presidential election. PHOTO: AFP

Supporters of French presidential election candidate for the En Marche ! movement Emmanuel Macron celebrate in front of the Pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris. PHOTO: AFP

Men ride penny farthing bicycles during the 2017 Sydney Classic Bicycle Show at Canterbury Velodrome in Sydney. PHOTO: AFP

A girl enjoys the hot-air balloons festival in Cajititlan, Jalisco state, Mexico. PHOTO: AFP

People gesture and dance as they take part in the Colour Festival. PHOTO: AFP

The acrobatic demonstration team of the Spanish Air Force "Patrulla Aguila" (Eagle Patrol), performs during the Spanish Red Bull Moto3 Grand Prix at Jerez de la Frontera race track. PHOTO: AFP

Russian Mi-8 and Mi-26 helicopters fly over Red Square during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade in Moscow. PHOTO: AFP

French matador Sebastian Castella performs a pass on a bull during a bullfight at the Maestranza bullring, in Sevilla. PHOTO: AFP

Artists take part in the reenactment of the Battle of Puebla - Mexico's victory over France in 1862 - during the anniversary celebration at the Penon de los Banos neighbourhood in Mexico City. PHOTO: AFP