World of photos, December 28, 2024
10 ImagesThe best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
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Children stand on top of an abandoned Syrian government forces tank in the Alawite neighbourhood of Homs, Syria.Credit:AP
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Australia celebrates the wicket of Rohit Sharma of India during day two of the Men’s Fourth Test Match in the series between Australia and India at Melbourne Cricket Ground on December 27, 2024 in Melbourne, AustraliaCredit:Getty Images
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Actor Yusuany Casneiro, dressed as Santa Claus, sits on a bench with his niece Aitana on the street as people walk by in Havana.Credit:AP
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe, right, drives to the hoop against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore.Credit:AP
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A butcher tosses out a turkey to a customer during the annual Christmas Meat Auction at Smithfield Market in London.Credit:AP
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Pablo Carreno Busta of Team Spain serves in the Group C Men’s singles match against Alexander Shevchenko of Team Kazakhstan during day one of the 2025 United Cup at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Credit:Getty Images
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Ukrainian servicemen of 117th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade pray before a Christmas dinner on Pokrovsk direction, Donetsk region, Ukraine.Credit:AP
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People buy California lottery tickets at Bluebird Liquor which has sold multiple winning Powerball and Mega Millions tickets in Hawthorne, California.Credit:AP
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Australia’s Steve Smith acknowledged the crowd as he walked off the after losing his wicket during play on the second day of the fourth cricket test between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia.Credit:AP
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An Amazonian resident strikes a ball towards Jorge Barroso, dressed as Santa Claus, who gave the ball to the boy after Barroso arrived on a boat to distribute Christmas gifts to children, in Iranduba, Brazil.Credit:AP
