January 1, 2024

A man on a bridge takes a photograph of the first sunrise of the year at a park in Seoul, South Korea.

Pope Francis arrives to preside over a solemn Mass on the occasion of the 57th World Day of Peace on the theme: "Artificial intelligence and peace" in St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican.

Shoppers crouch down as an earthquake hit the region at a supermarket in Toyama, Japan, in this photo released by Kyodo.

An aerial view shows a fire site after an earthquake at a residential area in Wajima, Ishikawa prefecture, Japan, in this photo released by Kyodo.

Swimmers make their way into the Atlantic Ocean as part of a New Year's Day charity swim at Dugort Silver Strand Beach on Achill Island, Ireland.

Andreas Wellinger of Germany soars through the air during his first round jump at the second stage of the 72th Four Hills ski jumping tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

People celebrate New Year at Plaza Altamira in Caracas, Venezuela.

Fireworks explode over the London Eye Ferris wheel as Britons across the country welcome the New Year in London.

The colors of the United Arab Emirates flag are projected onto the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, during New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 31, 2023.

Participants perform a "Surya Namaskar" or sun salutation to welcome the new year at the Sun Temple in Modhera village near Ahmedabad, India.

Supporters dance and chant in between matches during a traditional bullfighting tournament in Malinya Stadium, near Kakamega, Kenya.