News in Pics | December 14, 2024: Best photos from around the world

Bollywood actor Kajol during the inaugural ceremony of the 'Khasdar Sanskrutik Mahotsav 2024', in Nagpur

Oil filled lamps placed by devotees amidst celebration of Maha Karthigai Deepam festival, at Meenakshi Amma temple in Madurai

Signs and marks made by former prisioners are seen on the wall of a cell room at an underground Syrian prison.

People attend the Santa Lucia kayak procession in Copenhagen Harbour, Sweden

The large hall is pictured as the Icehotel opens for the season 2024-2025, in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden

The Holy Crown of Thorns returns to popular devotion at the restored Paris Notre-Dame Cathedral