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The Associated Press

9 January 2025 at 7:08 pm

A surfer rides a wave in Santa Monica, Calif., during sunset under a blackened sky from the Palisades fire in the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

A zoo keeper counts Squirrel Monkeys during the annual stocktake at London Zoo in London, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Supporters of Venezuela's opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia gather in Plaza de Mayo outside the government house where he meets with Argentine President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally against his impeachment in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Youths light torches during a protest demanding the resignation of top security officials over a shooting earlier in the week in Cetinje, outside of Podogrica, Montenegro, Sunday, Jan 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Risto Bozovic)

A man walks his dog in the heavy snow past miniature landmark models in Nenthead, England, as severe weather continues across England, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

People engage in a snowball fight as U.S. flags along the base of the Washington Monument fly at half-staff to memorialize former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100, in Washington, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

A man rows his boat on his way home after fresh snowfall at Dal Lake in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

An Aymara Indigenous spiritual guide blesses a statue of baby Jesus with incense after an Epiphany Mass at a Catholic church in La Paz, Bolivia, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita)

A child catches snowflakes with their tongue during El Museo del Barrio's 47th annual Three Kings Day parade, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

A man participates in a traditional horse race during Epiphany celebrations in the village of Pietrosani, Romania, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

Worshippers jump in the icy lake to retrieve a wooden cross thrown by Bulgarian Patriarch Danail, in Sofia, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova)

Kids play with tires amid the rubble of homes that were destroyed during the civil war at the Al-Asali neighbourhood in Damascus, Syria, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

A boy runs past military vehicles displayed in Patriot Park near the Naval Cathedral of Saint Nicholas on the eve of Orthodox Christmas in Kronstadt, on the outskirts of St. Petersburg, Russia, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

Troupe members of the Bright Star of Bethlehem attend a Three Kings Day celebration in the Morro da Formiga favela in Rio de Janiero, on Epiphany, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado)

A half moon sets behind the Galata Tower in Istanbul, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

A rider competes during the third stage of the Dakar Rally between Bisha and Al-Henakiyah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Yu Xiaofeng leaps into a pool carved from ice on the frozen Songhua river in Harbin in northeastern China's Heilongjiang province, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Nasrieen Habib, left, and Makiya Amin pull their snow tubes on top of a hill during an outing organized by the group Habib founded to promote outdoors activities among Muslim women, at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, Minn., Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Vancleave)

Cynthia Erivo waves as she attends the National Board of Review Awards gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Traditional dancers perform during the inauguration ceremony of Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama at Independence Square in Accra, Ghana, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

Greek Orthodox clergy walk in procession to receive the Patriarch at the Church of the Nativity, where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born, ahead of Christmas Eve mass in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

Palestinians walk through the destruction in the wake of an Israeli air and ground offensive in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

The Palisades Fire burns a residence in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

A resident of a senior center is evacuated as the Eaton Fire approaches Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Altadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Israeli police disperse Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men blocking a highway to protest against army recruitment in Bnei Brak, Israel, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

A Tibetan woman offers a prayer in the remembrance of those who lost their lives in the recent earthquake, at a Tibetan camp in Lalitpur, Nepal, on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)

Devotees pull a glass-covered carriage carrying the image of Jesus Nazareno during its annual procession in Manila, Philippines, Thursday. Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)

The flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Washington. (Andrew Harnik/Pool via AP)

President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, former President Bill Clinton, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former President George W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush, former President Barack Obama, former President and President-elect Donald Trump, former first lady Melania Trump, former Vice President Al Gore, former Vice President Mike Pence and others, attend the State Funeral for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Jan. 3 - 9, 2025

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Patrick Sison, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.

The Independent
Arnold Schwarzenegger sets record straight on leaving the United States
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The Telegraph
Italy’s playboy prince says he hired a prostitute to show him how to have sex
Prince Emanuele Filiberto, the grandson of Italy’s last king, has revealed how he hired a prostitute to teach him how to have sex with his first girlfriend.
The Independent
The best and worst outfits at Donald Trump’s inauguration
Lauren Sanchez faced widespread criticism for her daring outfit while Melania Trump’s hat sparked countless memes
The Independent
Ramaswamy forced out of DOGE by Musk after calling US workers ‘mediocre,’ report says
Entrepreneur is now expected to launch a gubernatorial campaign in his home state of Ohio
The Telegraph
Musk’s new government department in turmoil as partner mulls quitting
Elon Musk’s new government department has been thrown into turmoil amid reports his partner is considering quitting.
HuffPost
CNN Data Reporter Hits Joe Biden With A Harsh Truth In His Final Hours Of Office
"My goodness gracious," Harry Enten said of one particular polling detail on the outgoing president.
The Daily Beast
Trump’s Meme Coin Immediately Crashes After Melania’s Cryptocurrency Launch
Incoming first lady Melania Trump has joined her husband in the crypto game, launching her own “meme coin” over the weekend. But just hours after the new digital currency went live Sunday, her husband’s suffered a precipitous crash of more than 40 percent, according to Forbes—leading many to connect Melania’s new project to the decline of her husband’s. Announcing the news on X Sunday evening, Melania posted a black-and-white photo of herself smiling with her hands clasped together and wrote, “T
CNN
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.
INSIDER
I moved to China from the US to be a teacher. My $4,000 monthly salary went much further, but there were tradeoffs.
Tatiana Smith spent five years teaching in China. Although the cost of living was more affordable, she felt that China was as capitalistic as the US.
INSIDER
I traveled to Hong Kong for the first time. Here are 5 things that surprised me about its food, transportation, and efficiency.
When I told my family I was planning a trip to Hong Kong, they responded: "Why? Isn't Hong Kong similar to Singapore?"
BBC
China executes man for car rampage that killed dozens
The attacker ploughed into people outside a stadium in the country's deadliest attack in a decade.
Yahoo News Singapore
CPF’s Special Account closure boosts retirement payouts for seniors; Singapore to enhance cost of living support in 2025 Budget: Singapore live news
CPF announces Special Account closure for members aged 55 and above as the government pledges more aid for cost of living woes. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
Hello!
Harper Beckham's dad David shares rare insight into teen daughter's 'exciting' future
David Beckham has always been a devoted father, but his recent heartfelt speech offered a rare and touching glimpse into his hopes for his 13-year-old daughter Harper’s future.
CNN
Panama turned its canal into a money-maker. History shows why Trump’s threats are sounding the alarm bells
More than 100 years after the construction of the engineering marvel that linked the Atlantic and Pacific oceans — and 25 years after the canal was returned to Panama by the US — the Panama Canal faces renewed intimidation from US President Donald Trump.
Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Osimhen to Arsenal; Sesko talks; Chelsea agree Sarr deal, Garnacho; Man Utd want Dorgu
Gunners planning huge striker deal with one signing already agreed
The Telegraph
Arsenal can still win Premier League – here is why
Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday left them six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who still have a game in hand on Mikel Arteta’s side. It was a hugely disappointing night for the north Londoners, which resulted in many of their supporters fearing their title challenge is already over.
Evening Standard
Ange Postecoglou under serious pressure as strange Spurs decision backfires in Everton nightmare
Postecoglou must take a significant share of the blame after needless system switch contributes to first-half horror show at Goodison Park
Fortune
Meet the 34-year-old engineer who quit his day job to transform a cave into a vacation rental—now it’s booked out a year in advance, raking in over $700,000 a year
“I don't think I ever want a 9-to-5 again," says Gingerich who is taking home over $350,000 yearly with Dunlap Hollow.
The Telegraph
Hamas gives hostages ‘goody bags’ with signed certificates of captivity
The three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas appeared to receive “gift bags” containing mementoes from their time in captivity, following their release on Sunday.
Hello!
Netflix viewers can't stop binge-watching this 'addictive' and 'crazy' thriller
The thriller series, Departure, is now on Netflix and has viewers hooked despite its initial mixed reviews.