Photos of the Day: Puerto Rico Circo Fest and a Demolition

Kentucky, US

The 28-story Capital Plaza Tower falls during a controlled demolition in Frankfort. Built in 1972, the former state government office building was demolished to make way for a new five-story building and parking garage.
Photograph: Adam Beam/AP

Iwaki, Japan

A man faces the sea to pray while mourning victims of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami
Photograph: Kyodo/Reuters

Hong Kong, China

Supporters of a pro-Beijing byelection candidate hold up posters at a campaign event
Photograph: Kin Cheung/AP