Best photos of January 4: From folk artist in Chennai to protest against US actions in Venezuela

A therukoothu artist performs at the 'Veedhi Virudhu Vizha' festival, showcasing traditional Indian art forms, in Chennai on January 4, 2026. (Photo by R. Satish BABU / AFP)
The Causeway Shantymen performing in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The group are to sail into uncharted waters with the release of their first album of traditional songs. PA
A snowbound, suburban road in the Pichelsberg neighbourhood of Berlin. AFP
Colourful scenes in the crowd at the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie, pitting Senegal against Sudan, in Tangier, Morocco. The Senegalese won 3-1. Reuters
A balloon-shooting board is set up for customers at an urban park on a foggy morning in Kolkata, India. AFP
The supermoon rises over Rzeszow, south-eastern Poland, appearing bigger and brighter than a regular full moon. EPA
A floral memorial outside Le Constellation bar, after a fatal fire and explosion marred a New Year's Eve party in the Crans-Montana ski resort, Switzerland, leaving at least 40 dead. Reuters
Stuffed toys join a protest in Atlanta, Georgia, against US military operations in Venezuela, from where President Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been captured. EPA