Crans-Montana, Switzerland
People comfort each other near the Le Constellation bar, after at least 40 people were killed when a fire swept through the crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party.
Nuseirat, Gaza
A woman cooks outside her tent after it was flooded by rainwater.
Bnei Brak, Israel
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men clash with police officers during a demonstration against conscription into the Israeli army.
Zaporizhia, Ukraine
Recruits of the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces take part in military exercises near a front line.
Kostiantynivka, Ukraine
A Ukrainian soldier from the 24th Brigade leaves a hair salon damaged by Russian attacks.
Saint Petersburg, Russia
People watch Vladimir Putin's New Year's message on Palace Square.
Kiev, Ukraine
A drone hits an apartment building during a Russian attack in Kiev.
Sicily, Italy
Explosive activity in the northeastern crater of Mount Etna continues, while the eruption began on December 24.
California, USA
Vehicles are stranded as water floods East Palmdale Boulevard in Sun Village.
Pasadena, USA
Members of the band Golden Bears from Japan wait in the rain to perform at the 137th Rose Bowl Parade in California.
Homs, Syria
Mourners embrace at the funerals of victims killed in the bombing of the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab neighborhood of Homs.
New Delhi, India
A bull covered in a blanket stands on the banks of the Yamuna River on a cold winter morning.
Ibiza, Spain
People throw eggs and flour at each other as they take part in a battle called Els Enfarinants in the town of Ibi. The battle is a tradition that dates back to the 19th century and is held every December 28, which is Spanish April Fool's Day.
Chicago, USA
Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris defends Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones during the first half of an NBA basketball game at the United Center.
Tangier, Morocco
A Senegal fan during the Africa Cup of Nations match.
Johannesburg, South Africa
A young man swings a burning tire, a tradition that began when communities of color found creative ways to celebrate the new year despite limited resources.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Two girls celebrate the new year on Copacabana beach.
Source: The Guardian
