Best photos of January 14: Winner of the Vendee Globe to celebrations in Beirut

French skipper Charlie Dalin, who sailed his Macif Sante Prevoyance in the 2024/2025 of the Vendee Globe round-the-world solo sailing race in action before crossing the finish line and winning the race, at Les Sables d'Olonne, western France, 14 January 2025. EPA / Christophe Petit Tesson
The practice putting green and clubhouse before the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. Getty Images
Naga Sadhus arrive at Sangam for a holy dip during Shahi Snan at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. AFP
A firefighter takes weather readings while standing on a scorched ridgetop in Angeles National Forest. AP
People look at smoke rising over the Gaza Strip while standing in a view point in Sderot, Israel. Getty Images
Denis Krotov and Konstantin Zhiltsov race their Mini JCW Rally 3.0i for X-raid Mini JCW Team in the 2025 Dakar Rally stage from Al Duwadimi to Riyadh. EPA
Damage caused by a missile, reportedly launched from Yemen, landing in Mevo Beitar, Israel, according to Israel's military. Reuters
Lebanese people celebrate the appointment of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to form the Lebanese government in Martyrs' Square in Beirut. EPA

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January 14, 2025

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