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Our world in photos: December 26

December 26, 2023 Brooklyn Eagle Staff
ENGLAND — Like the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, swimming on New Year's Day, these ladies choose Christmas: Swimmers pose for a photo as they take part in the Christmas Day swim at Tynemouth Longsands in the North East of England, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP
ENGLAND — Like the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, swimming on New Year's Day, these ladies choose Christmas: Swimmers pose for a photo as they take part in the Christmas Day swim at Tynemouth Longsands in the North East of England, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.
Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA via AP
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<b>NEPAL — Private Christmas prayers:</b> An elderly woman offers prayers at a church on Christmas in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.<br>Photo: Niranjan Shrestha/AP
NEPAL — Private Christmas prayers: An elderly woman offers prayers at a church on Christmas in Kathmandu, Nepal, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.
Photo: Niranjan Shrestha/AP
<b>RIO DE JANEIRO — A unique medium for Santa to spread his cheer — and propaganda:</b> Divers dressed as Mother Christmas and Santa Claus wave to a young visitor from inside a shark tank at the AquaRio marine aquarium, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. The performances have become an annual Christmas tradition.<br>Photo: Bruna Prado/AP
RIO DE JANEIRO — A unique medium for Santa to spread his cheer — and propaganda: Divers dressed as Mother Christmas and Santa Claus wave to a young visitor from inside a shark tank at the AquaRio marine aquarium, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. The performances have become an annual Christmas tradition.
Photo: Bruna Prado/AP
<b>SAUDI ARABIA — Burka hides facial emotion while creative, improvised art shows the love behind the sunglasses:</b> A Manchester City fan attends the trophy ceremony after the end of the Soccer Club World Cup final match between Manchester City FC and Fluminense FC at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Manchester City won 4-0.<br>Photo: Manu Fernandez/AP
SAUDI ARABIA — Burka hides facial emotion while creative, improvised art shows the love behind the sunglasses: A Manchester City fan attends the trophy ceremony after the end of the Soccer Club World Cup final match between Manchester City FC and Fluminense FC at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Manchester City won 4-0.
Photo: Manu Fernandez/AP
<b>KYIV — Celebrating an international holiday, even during conflict:</b> A woman dressed in national costume stands near the nativity scene to celebrate Christmas in the village of Pirogovo, outside the capital Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.<br>Photo: Efrem Lukatsky/AP
KYIV — Celebrating an international holiday, even during conflict: A woman dressed in national costume stands near the nativity scene to celebrate Christmas in the village of Pirogovo, outside the capital Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.
Photo: Efrem Lukatsky/AP
<b>UKRAINE — Quiet, reflective family celebration for Christmas dinner:</b> The Zelenchuk family prays before a Christmas dinner in Kryvorivnia village, Ukraine, on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.<br>Photo: Evgeniy Maloletka/AP
UKRAINE — Quiet, reflective family celebration for Christmas dinner: The Zelenchuk family prays before a Christmas dinner in Kryvorivnia village, Ukraine, on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
Photo: Evgeniy Maloletka/AP
<b>PHILADELPHIA — Around? Through? No, OVER:</b> Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (0) hurdles over New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) during the fourth quarter an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 33-25.<br>Photo: Rich Schultz/AP
PHILADELPHIA — Around? Through? No, OVER: Philadelphia Eagles running back D’Andre Swift (0) hurdles over New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles defeated the Giants 33-25.
Photo: Rich Schultz/AP
<b>BELGRADE — A theme becoming more universal — protesting election outcomes in a capital:</b> Protesters clash with anti-riot police in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. Police in Serbia have fired tear gas to prevent hundreds of opposition supporters from entering the capital's city council building to protest what election observers said were widespread vote irregularities during a general election a week ago.<br>Photo: Darko Vojinovic/AP
BELGRADE — A theme becoming more universal — protesting election outcomes in a capital: Protesters clash with anti-riot police in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. Police in Serbia have fired tear gas to prevent hundreds of opposition supporters from entering the capital’s city council building to protest what election observers said were widespread vote irregularities during a general election a week ago.
Photo: Darko Vojinovic/AP
<b>NORFOLK — Royals pay public tribute to Christmas:</b> Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, William, the Prince of Wales, Prince Louis and Mia Tindall arrive to attend the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.<br>Photo: Kin Cheung/AP
NORFOLK — Royals pay public tribute to Christmas: Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, William, the Prince of Wales, Prince Louis and Mia Tindall arrive to attend the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.
Photo: Kin Cheung/AP
<b>NORFOLK — Casual brown earth tones keep the King and Queen warm approaching Christmas services:</b> Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive to attend the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.<br>Photo: Kin Cheung/AP
NORFOLK — Casual brown earth tones keep the King and Queen warm approaching Christmas services: Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive to attend the Christmas day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham in Norfolk, England, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.
Photo: Kin Cheung/AP
<b>TOKYO — Bantamweight boxing victory:</b> Naoya Inoue of Japan, left, celebrates after beating Marlon Tapales of the Philippines in the tenth round of a boxing match for the unified WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF super bantamweight world titles in Tokyo, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023.<br>Photo: Hiro Komae/AP
TOKYO — Bantamweight boxing victory: Naoya Inoue of Japan, left, celebrates after beating Marlon Tapales of the Philippines in the tenth round of a boxing match for the unified WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF super bantamweight world titles in Tokyo, Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023.
Photo: Hiro Komae/AP
<b>INDIA — Feline Christmas curiosity does not interfere with services:</b> A cat rests on the steps of a church next to a statue of Jesus Christ as devotees pray inside on Christmas in Guwahati, India, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.<br>Photo: Anupam Nath/AP
INDIA — Feline Christmas curiosity does not interfere with services: A cat rests on the steps of a church next to a statue of Jesus Christ as devotees pray inside on Christmas in Guwahati, India, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.
Photo: Anupam Nath/AP
<b>MEXICO — Is it a special ‘Kool-Aid’ only available in the U.S. — or is it an international conspiracy?</b> Migrants depart from Tapachula, Mexico, on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. The caravan started the trek north through Mexico just days before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Mexico City to discuss new agreements to control the surge of migrants seeking entry into the United States.<br>Photo: Edgar H. Clemente/AP
MEXICO — Is it a special ‘Kool-Aid’ only available in the U.S. — or is it an international conspiracy? Migrants depart from Tapachula, Mexico, on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023. The caravan started the trek north through Mexico just days before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Mexico City to discuss new agreements to control the surge of migrants seeking entry into the United States.
Photo: Edgar H. Clemente/AP
<b>VATICAN — A Pope’s blessing builds family loyalty to the church:</b> Pope Francis blesses a family as he presides over Christmas Eve Mass, at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.<br>Photo: Gregorio Borgia/AP
VATICAN — A Pope’s blessing builds family loyalty to the church: Pope Francis blesses a family as he presides over Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023.
Photo: Gregorio Borgia/AP
<b>BUENOS AIRES — Red suit and white beard become universal harbingers of Christmas cheer:</b> Tito Perez, dressed as Santa Claus, waves to children while standing on the back of a horse cart, at a pre-Christmas celebration organized by "Los Chicos de la Via" soup kitchen, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023.<br>Photo: Rodrigo Abd/AP
BUENOS AIRES — Red suit and white beard become universal harbingers of Christmas cheer: Tito Perez, dressed as Santa Claus, waves to children while standing on the back of a horse cart at a pre-Christmas celebration organized by “Los Chicos de la Via” soup kitchen, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023.
Photo: Rodrigo Abd/AP
<b>CALIFORNIA — ‘Let’s show him what a real hug is like’:</b> San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, middle, is tackled by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike, left, and linebacker Roquan Smith (0) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.<br>Photo: Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP
CALIFORNIA — ‘Let’s show him what a real hug is like’: San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, middle, is tackled by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike, left, and linebacker Roquan Smith (0) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Dec. 25, 2023.
Photo: Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP
<b>CALIFORNIA — This is what they should call a ‘sack release’:</b> Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, right, throws the ball while trying to avoid San Francisco 49ers defensive end Chase Young during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Dec. 25, 2023. Jackson was called for intentional grounding in the end zone on the play, which scored a safety for the 49ers.<br>Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/AP
CALIFORNIA — This is what they should call a ‘sack release’: Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, right, throws the ball while trying to avoid San Francisco 49ers defensive end Chase Young during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Dec. 25, 2023. Jackson was called for intentional grounding in the end zone on the play, which scored a safety for the 49ers.
Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/AP

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