Day in photos - August 9

Today's news in photos from New Zealand and around the globe.

Participants in 'Legend Ben Hur - the Great Race' steer a rebuilt Roman chariot at the Mariendorf trotting course in Berlin, Germany. Photo / AP

Image 1 of 16: Participants in 'Legend Ben Hur - the Great Race' steer a rebuilt Roman chariot at the Mariendorf trotting course in Berlin, Germany. Photo / AP

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