WorldNorth AmericaWorld in picturesWorld of photos, December 23, 20249 ImagesThe best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.December 22, 2024 — 4.19pmSaveLog in, register or subscribe to save articles for later.Save galleries for laterAdd galleries to your saved list and come back to them any time.Got it1/9Family and friends of YPG fighter, Mad Hasan Aqel, attend his funeral in Kobani, Syria. Credit:Getty Images2/9People have laid flowers and candles in front of the Johannis church close to the Christmas market, where a car drove into a crowd in Magdeburg, GermanyCredit:AP3/9South Sudanese woman takes a break after receiving aid from a food distribution point in Jonglei state, South Sudan.Credit:AP4/9People gather with lanterns as they take part in the annual Burning the Clocks parade, in Brighton, England.Credit:Getty ImagesAdvertisement5/9Diver Felipe Luna, dressed as Santa Claus, greets a visitor from inside a tank at the AquaRio Marine Aquarium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Credit:Getty Images6/9A woman stands behind honor guard soldiers in Bucharest, Romania.Credit:AP7/9Syrian shepherds lead their sheep in the neighbourhood of Jobar, in Damascus, Syria.Credit:AP8/9Supporters of President Yoon participate in a rally in Seoul, South Korea.Credit:Getty Images9/9A young Amazonian resident strikes a ball towards Jorge Barroso, dressed as Santa Claus, who gave the ball to the boy after arriving on a boat to distribute Christmas gifts to children, in Iranduba, Brazil.Credit:AP