Gigantic rubber ducks and the first AI sculpture: Friday’s best photos

The Guardian's picture editors select photo highlights from around the world

selected by Joe Plimmer

Fri 9 Jun 2023 09.05 EDT Last modified on Fri 9 Jun 2023 16.33 EDT

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