• A collapsed building after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Wajima, in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, on New Year's Day. Reuters
    A collapsed building after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Wajima, in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, on New Year's Day. Reuters
  • Thai Buddhist monks chant during a ceremony to mark the start of the new year at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple in Pathum Thani province, Thailand. EPA
    Thai Buddhist monks chant during a ceremony to mark the start of the new year at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple in Pathum Thani province, Thailand. EPA
  • Ukrainian firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at a car showroom after a missile strike in Kyiv. EPA
    Ukrainian firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at a car showroom after a missile strike in Kyiv. EPA
  • Two trains after they collided in Cicalengka, West Java province, Indonesia. At least three people were killed and 28 injured in the collision. AFP
    Two trains after they collided in Cicalengka, West Java province, Indonesia. At least three people were killed and 28 injured in the collision. AFP
  • Participants show off their calligraphy at a New Year contest at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. Reuters
    Participants show off their calligraphy at a New Year contest at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. Reuters
  • Traffic silhouetted against the sunrise in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
    Traffic silhouetted against the sunrise in Bangkok, Thailand. Reuters
  • People take a boat ride on the Yamuna River to feed seagulls on a cold, foggy morning in New Delhi, India. AFP
    People take a boat ride on the Yamuna River to feed seagulls on a cold, foggy morning in New Delhi, India. AFP
  • Soldiers take part in a Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi, India. EPA
    Soldiers take part in a Republic Day parade rehearsal in New Delhi, India. EPA
  • A car crushed under a collapsed building in Anamizu, Japan, after an earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture. AFP
    A car crushed under a collapsed building in Anamizu, Japan, after an earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture. AFP
  • Iranians in Tehran mark the anniversary of the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force commander Qassem Suleimani. AFP
    Iranians in Tehran mark the anniversary of the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force commander Qassem Suleimani. AFP
  • Revellers take part in the Chant to the Earth parade during the Carnival of Blacks and Whites in Pasto, Colombia. AFP
    Revellers take part in the Chant to the Earth parade during the Carnival of Blacks and Whites in Pasto, Colombia. AFP
  • Fireworks explode during New Year celebrations at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Fireworks explode during New Year celebrations at Global Village, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Jet-skiers enjoy the sunset on New Year's Day at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Jet-skiers enjoy the sunset on New Year's Day at the Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros dives for a glove save during a game against Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, US. Reuters
    Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros dives for a glove save during a game against Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, US. Reuters
  • President Xi Jinping attends an annual conference for Chinese overseas envoys, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. EPA
    President Xi Jinping attends an annual conference for Chinese overseas envoys, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. EPA
  • Performers take part in the Salsodromo parade at the Cali Festival in Colombia. AFP
    Performers take part in the Salsodromo parade at the Cali Festival in Colombia. AFP
  • A man carries a huge fish across his shoulders at Liido beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. Reuters
    A man carries a huge fish across his shoulders at Liido beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. Reuters
  • A man gets a shave at a football-themed barber shop near Nottingham Forest's ground, ahead of their English Premier League match against Manchester United. AFP
    A man gets a shave at a football-themed barber shop near Nottingham Forest's ground, ahead of their English Premier League match against Manchester United. AFP
  • Performers race around the Wall of Death at an amusement park during the annual Mahim Fair in Mumbai, India. EPA
    Performers race around the Wall of Death at an amusement park during the annual Mahim Fair in Mumbai, India. EPA
  • The 9pm 'family fireworks' explode over Sydney Opera House during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Australia. AFP
    The 9pm 'family fireworks' explode over Sydney Opera House during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Australia. AFP
  • Sea lions block the path of riot police during clashes with fishermen protesting against the repealing of fishing laws and non-payment of bonuses in Valparaiso, Chile. Reuters
    Sea lions block the path of riot police during clashes with fishermen protesting against the repealing of fishing laws and non-payment of bonuses in Valparaiso, Chile. Reuters
  • People pose for photos next to a high-performance Ferrari 488 GTB Turkish police car, which officers seized from a biker gang and converted for force use, in Istanbul. EPA
    People pose for photos next to a high-performance Ferrari 488 GTB Turkish police car, which officers seized from a biker gang and converted for force use, in Istanbul. EPA
  • Ann Judge rides Denver Broncos mascot Thunder out ahead of the players before their game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field. Reuters
    Ann Judge rides Denver Broncos mascot Thunder out ahead of the players before their game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field. Reuters
  • A technician works on a street light at a busy intersection in Jakarta, Indonesia. EPA
    A technician works on a street light at a busy intersection in Jakarta, Indonesia. EPA
  • A reindeer's antlers are illuminated in front of the Northern Lights at a Sami camp outside Breivikeidet village, near Tromso, Norway. AFP
    A reindeer's antlers are illuminated in front of the Northern Lights at a Sami camp outside Breivikeidet village, near Tromso, Norway. AFP
  • A Dhaka street is decked with campaign posters ahead of this weekend's general election in Bangladesh. Reuters
    A Dhaka street is decked with campaign posters ahead of this weekend's general election in Bangladesh. Reuters
  • Devotees pray at the Hindu temple in Bur Dubai, one of the oldest UAE temples, before its services moved to Jebel Ali. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Devotees pray at the Hindu temple in Bur Dubai, one of the oldest UAE temples, before its services moved to Jebel Ali. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The burnt remains of a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 after it collided with a coast guard plane at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo. Reuters
    The burnt remains of a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 after it collided with a coast guard plane at Haneda International Airport in Tokyo. Reuters
  • A lion in a cage at Rafah Zoo, where displaced Palestinians have sought refuge during the Israel-Gaza war. AFP
    A lion in a cage at Rafah Zoo, where displaced Palestinians have sought refuge during the Israel-Gaza war. AFP
  • Waves crash on to the beach at Newhaven as strong winds and rain from Storm Henk lashed much of southern England. AFP
    Waves crash on to the beach at Newhaven as strong winds and rain from Storm Henk lashed much of southern England. AFP

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