News in Pics, December 27: Best pics from around the world

A man uses an inflatable mattress during flooding caused by the overflowing Cachoeira river in Itabuna, Bahia state, Brazil. Credit: Reuters Photo

A man holds up a child as bathers soak in the hot water of natural springs in Kibbutz Merom Golan, located in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Credit: Reuters Photo

Ships are seen near the Russky Bridge connecting to the Russky Island at a cold day in far-eastern city of Vladivostok, Russia. Credit: Reuters Photo

A Christmas tree is seen decorated with photographs of victims of gun violence outside St. Sabina Church during the deadliest year for homicides since 1996 in Chicago, Illinois. Credit: Reuters Photo

Seattle Seahawks fans cheer after a touchdown scored by DK Metcalf #14 (not pictured) during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears. Credit: AFP Photo

Priests perform 'Ganga Aarti' at Dashaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi. Credit: PTI Photo