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News in pictures: Tuesday January 9, 2024

Time for a rest for these two young pandas, at Chonqing zoo in southwest China. The twin brother and sister, named Qizhen and Qibao, were born on September 13 and received their first visitors in December
Time for a rest for these two young pandas, at Chonqing zoo in southwest China. The twin brother and sister, named Qizhen and Qibao, were born on September 13 and received their first visitors in December
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Corfe Castle in Dorset, wreathed in mist in the golden rays of a chilly winter sunrise. The castle, which dates from just after the Norman conquest and was partly destroyed in 1646 during the Civil War, is one of the county’s most photographed locations
Corfe Castle in Dorset, wreathed in mist in the golden rays of a chilly winter sunrise. The castle, which dates from just after the Norman conquest and was partly destroyed in 1646 during the Civil War, is one of the county’s most photographed locations
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Raphael Florides, 10, braves the icy waves of Margate’s Marine Sands to retrieve a decorated cross hurled into the water as part of a Greek Orthodox Blessing of the Seas ceremony at Epiphany. The town was chosen for the annual ceremony as it has a big community of Greek Cypriots
Raphael Florides, 10, braves the icy waves of Margate’s Marine Sands to retrieve a decorated cross hurled into the water as part of a Greek Orthodox Blessing of the Seas ceremony at Epiphany. The town was chosen for the annual ceremony as it has a big community of Greek Cypriots
PETER TARRY FOR THE TIMES
Men and boys in traditional costumes and masks thought to be derived from those worn by characters in Venetian commedia dell’arte parade through the streets of Brunnen in Switzerland. The procession of the Nuessler, as they are known, marks the start of the carnival season
Men and boys in traditional costumes and masks thought to be derived from those worn by characters in Venetian commedia dell’arte parade through the streets of Brunnen in Switzerland. The procession of the Nuessler, as they are known, marks the start of the carnival season
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United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur, the latest competitor to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, for its maiden voyage, carrying the Peregrine lunar cargo lander. On board were the ashes of several people associated with the original Star Trek series, including those of its creator, Gene Roddenberry, and Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura
United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur, the latest competitor to Elon Musk’s SpaceX, lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, for its maiden voyage, carrying the Peregrine lunar cargo lander. On board were the ashes of several people associated with the original Star Trek series, including those of its creator, Gene Roddenberry, and Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura
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Orthodox Serbian Christians celebrate their Christmas Eve in Bradford, Yorkshire. Christmas falls on January 7 in the Orthodox faith, which follows the Julian calendar, and in the Serbian tradition an oak tree is burned on Christmas Eve
Orthodox Serbian Christians celebrate their Christmas Eve in Bradford, Yorkshire. Christmas falls on January 7 in the Orthodox faith, which follows the Julian calendar, and in the Serbian tradition an oak tree is burned on Christmas Eve
TIMES PHOTOGRAPHER JAMES GLOSSOP
A pelican on a lake in California deftly snares a large trout after scooping it up, tossing it into the air and catching it in its bill
A pelican on a lake in California deftly snares a large trout after scooping it up, tossing it into the air and catching it in its bill
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In Weidenthal, Germany, locals have found a use for redundant Christmas trees by hosting the world Christmas tree throwing championships, now in their 15th year. Participants have to throw a spruce like a javelin, hurl it like a hammer in athletics and manoeuvre it over a high jump
In Weidenthal, Germany, locals have found a use for redundant Christmas trees by hosting the world Christmas tree throwing championships, now in their 15th year. Participants have to throw a spruce like a javelin, hurl it like a hammer in athletics and manoeuvre it over a high jump
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The Volga Manor, a Russian-style theme park in Harbin, in the Heilongjiang province of northeastern China, runs a popular giant sledging run in winter
The Volga Manor, a Russian-style theme park in Harbin, in the Heilongjiang province of northeastern China, runs a popular giant sledging run in winter
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The professional bull rider Bob Mitchell prepares to hit the deck during Unleash the Beast’s Monster Energy Buck Off in front of sellout crowds at Madison Square Garden, New York. He is currently leading the series
The professional bull rider Bob Mitchell prepares to hit the deck during Unleash the Beast’s Monster Energy Buck Off in front of sellout crowds at Madison Square Garden, New York. He is currently leading the series
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Ifeatu Melifonwu, an American footballer who plays safety for the Detroit Lions, makes a dramatic entrance through dry ice for his introduction before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field stadium, Detroit, USA
Ifeatu Melifonwu, an American footballer who plays safety for the Detroit Lions, makes a dramatic entrance through dry ice for his introduction before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field stadium, Detroit, USA
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Two red squirrels in Perthshire appear to recreate the yin and yang symbol while playing in the photographer’s garden
Two red squirrels in Perthshire appear to recreate the yin and yang symbol while playing in the photographer’s garden
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Women in traditional dress pass through security before one of three Coming of Age Day ceremonies at Yokohama Arena, Japan. The day, attended by 35,000 participants, celebrates all those who have reached 20 years of age, which is considered adulthood in Japan
Women in traditional dress pass through security before one of three Coming of Age Day ceremonies at Yokohama Arena, Japan. The day, attended by 35,000 participants, celebrates all those who have reached 20 years of age, which is considered adulthood in Japan
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The former England cricketer Alex Hales, who announced his international retirement last year, plays T20 cricket for the Sydney Thunder franchise in Australia. He scored 72 against Perth Scorchers at Sydney Showground Stadium on Monday
The former England cricketer Alex Hales, who announced his international retirement last year, plays T20 cricket for the Sydney Thunder franchise in Australia. He scored 72 against Perth Scorchers at Sydney Showground Stadium on Monday
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Tractors fill a parade ground in Berlin as farmers protest at the German federal government’s austerity plans. The national farmers’ association called for a week of action, culminating in a demonstration in Berlin on January 15
Tractors fill a parade ground in Berlin as farmers protest at the German federal government’s austerity plans. The national farmers’ association called for a week of action, culminating in a demonstration in Berlin on January 15
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