The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
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Family and friends of YPG fighter, Mad Hasan Aqel, attend his funeral in Kobani, Syria. Credit:Getty Images
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People 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:AP
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South Sudanese woman takes a break after receiving aid from a food distribution point in Jonglei state, South Sudan.Credit:AP
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People gather with lanterns as they take part in the annual Burning the Clocks parade, in Brighton, England.Credit:Getty Images
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Diver 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 Images
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A woman stands behind honor guard soldiers in Bucharest, Romania.Credit:AP
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Syrian shepherds lead their sheep in the neighbourhood of Jobar, in Damascus, Syria.Credit:AP
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Supporters of President Yoon participate in a rally in Seoul, South Korea.Credit:Getty Images
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A 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
