World of photos, December 22, 2024
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The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
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Visitors are silhouetted against an illuminated animal fantasy figure, one of many displayed across the Cologne Zoo as part of the China Lights Art Festival, in Cologne, Germany.Credit:AP
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert dives for a loose ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Cleveland.Credit:AP
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In this photo taken with a long exposure, a person walks a dog past Christmas lights in a park in Lenexa, Kan.Credit:AP
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Ground staff work to clear rain water from the covers during game two of the Women’s ODI series between New Zealand and Australia at Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand.Credit:Getty Images
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A racegoer looks on prior to Race 5 Petaluma during Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia.Credit:Getty Images
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Traditional luminarias, also known as farolitos, flicker throughout the Jemez Historic Site during the annual Lights of Gisewa event in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.Credit:AP
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Billy Loughnane riding Captain Amelia wins Race 4 Inglis Classic during Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney, Australia. Credit:Getty Images
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The setting sun casts a warm glow through the windows of the infamous Saydnaya military prison in the outskirts of Damascus, Syria, Credit:AP
