Best photos of December 31: From Sydney swimmers to new year preparations in Hanoi

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 31: In this aerial view swimmers from the Bold And Beautiful Swim Squad make their way from the South corner of Manly Beach to Shelly Beach on December 31, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. The Bold And Beautiful Swim Squad Manly is a social group of swimmers wearing pink swim caps that participate in an informal 1500m swim from Manly Beach to Shelly Beach and return daily. Started in 2008 the squad is open to all swimmers of different skill levels and between 50 - 300 people participate every morning. (Photo by Cameron Spencer / Getty Images)
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