In late-2023‚ photographers world-wide captured some eye-catching moments that showed natures raw power and human determination
Rio protesters made their point about climate action by carrying huge photos of G-20 leaders (which looked quite odd in the citys streets). Meanwhile in Panama a heart-warming scene unfolded as conservationists helped tiny sea-turtles reach the ocean - a small but important win for wildlife protection
The worlds natural forces showed their might: Icelands Reykjanes Peninsula lit up with a fresh volcanic burst; while in Cape Town South-Africa‚ local rescue teams had to deal with a sad task - moving a beached humpback whale. At Romes Ostia beach a lone surfer caught waves while German drivers faced snow-covered roads near Frankfurt in the Taunus area
Sports brought its share of action-packed moments. In an NHL face-off Jonathan Huberdeau got a hard-check from Colton Sissons during their match in Calgary; and at Plumptons race track Theo Gillard had an unexpected split from his horse Kilcummin
The political scene had its own drama when Matt Gaetz - who was in talks to become attorney-general - decided to step back from the position (this happened after meeting with vice president-elect and other GOP members at the Capitol)