A look at the best news photos from around the world.
February 12, 2024

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A police officer reacts during a protest near the U.N. mission in Congo MONUSCO headquarters in downtown Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

2
Hostage Luis Har, left, is hugged by relatives after being rescued from captivity in the Gaza Strip, at the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel.

3
Netherlands' Maaike De Waard competes in a heat of the women's 100m backstroke swimming event during the 2024 World Aquatics Championships at Aspire Dome in Doha, Qatar.

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Retired Mongolian-born "yokozuna" wrestler Hakuho (far L) watches as participants (R) try to push out Japanese wrestler Hakuoho (C) during a sumo class for youngsters at the Kokugikan arena in the Ryogoku area of Tokyo.