A look at the best news photos from around the world.
August 5, 2015

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Property destroyed by the Rocky Fire is seen near Clearlake, California, USA. The blaze has charred some 68,300 acres, destroyed more than 50 buildings and displaced thousands of residents since last week in the rugged canyons and foothills about 110 miles north of San Francisco.

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People cool down under a sprinkler in a water park in Shanghai, China.

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Michal Navratil of the Czech Republic competes during the men's 27-meter high dive final at the Swimming World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

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Children performers wearing LED-lit costumes dance during a Golden Jubilee celebration parade rehearsal in Singapore. Singapore marks 50 years of independence on Aug. 9.