Best photos of the day: juvenile chimps and snazzy racegoers
Photo highlights from around the world, including Cherry blossom time and balloons over the Channel.

Kyoto, Japan
Women in kimonos take a selfie in front of cherry blossom
Photograph: Jorge Silva/Reuters

Edinburgh, Scotland
Kayakers at sunset on the Firth of Forth
Photograph: Murdo Macleod for the India 24×7 News

Bacoor, Philippines
Residents search for items from their destroyed properties after a fire engulfed a shanty town. The blaze left thousands families homeless
Photograph: Romeo Ranoco/Reuters

Beijing, China
A member of the honour guard at a welcoming ceremony for Norway’s prime minister, Erna Solberg
Photograph: Jason Lee/Reuters

Havana, Cuba
Marta Llanes caresses baby chimpanzee Anuma II, left, while Ada hangs on to her leg at the zoologist’s apartment
Photograph: Ramon Espinosa/AP