A look at the best news photos from around the world.
January 1, 2018

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Revelers gathered on Times Square in New York watch the ceremonial ball rise to the top of a pole during New Year's Eve celebrations, Dec. 31, 2017.

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A man runs into the sea as fireworks explode over Copacabana beach during New Year's celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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A Beijing Opera performer prepares for a countdown event celebrating the New Year at Yongdingmen Gate in Beijing, China, Dec. 31, 2017.

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Swimmers participate in the New Year's Day Loony Dook swim at South Queensferry in Scotland, Britain.