A look at the best news photos from around the world.
January 12, 2020

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People watch as the Taal volcano spews ash and smoke during an eruption in Tagaytay, Cavite province south of Manila, Philippines.

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Muslim devotees leave after taking part in the Akheri Munajat, or final prayers, during the annual Muslim gathering 'Biswa Ijtema' in Tongi, some 30 kms north of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

3
The sails of the Opera House are lit with a series of images to show support for the communities affected by the bushfires and to express the gratitude to the emergency services and volunteers in Sydney, Australia, Jan. 11, 2020.

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A man holds an ice brick after praying in a ceremony to purify his soul and wish for good health in the New Year at the Teppozu Inari shrine in Tokyo, Japan.