This is a selection of photos that were taken today to inform you about everything important that happened around the world. We love to bring you the highlights of the day through photos and this article will certainly satisfy your needs.

From people who enjoy the sun on a beach by the Peter and Paul Fortress to Sue Tilley and David Dawson, both of whom modeled for Lucian Freud, pose in front of paintings of them by the late artist at Tate Britain, all these photos will give you a clue about what occurred today.

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St Petersburg, Russia

People enjoy the sun on a beach by the Peter and Paul Fortress
Photograph: Alexander Demianchuk/TASS

Leicester, UK

The scene on Hinckley Road where four people were killed in a suspected explosion and subsequent fire
Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

Mexico City, Mexico

A protester takes part in a demonstration demanding justice for female victims of violence. The words on the protesters back read: ‘And if I disappear today, what would they say about me tomorrow?’
Photograph: Edgard Garrido/Reuters

Eastern Ghouta, Syria

Children receive treatment after an alleged chlorine gas attack on Shifunieh, a village in eastern Ghouta. According to activists working in the area, one child died and more than 18 people were affected. Forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad continue their air and ground attacks on the Damascus suburb
Photograph: Mohammed Badra/EPA

Coventry, UK

The Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, pulls a face during a selfie after giving a speech on Brexit at Coventry University
Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

Berlin, Germany

Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, waves to delegates after addressing her CDU party congress
Photograph: Sean Gallup/Getty Images

London, UK

Workers make their way through a snow flurry
Photograph: Paul Hackett/Reuters

Bali, Indonesia

A total of 5,555 students perform a Kecak dance at Berawa beach. The Balinese dance emerged in the 1930s and has been performed primarily by men since. The first female Kecak group began in 2006
Photograph: Keyza Widiatmika/Sijori Images/Barcroft Images

Rome, Italy

A young priest throws a snowball during heavy snowfall in Saint Peter’s Square
Photograph: Max Rossi/Reuters

London, UK

Sue Tilley and David Dawson, both of whom modelled for Lucian Freud, pose in front of paintings of them by the late artist at Tate Britain
Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA