Two Ethiopian Orthodox deacons look on as worshippers gather to pray during the celebration of the Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany in Addis Ababa on January 19, 2025. Timkat is the celebration of Ethiopian Epiphany, one of the most important festivals in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. It commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. (Photo by Amanuel Sileshi / AFP)
Two Ethiopian Orthodox deacons look on as worshippers gather to pray during the celebration of the Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany in Addis Ababa on January 19, 2025. Timkat is the celebration of Ethiopian Epiphany, one of the most important festivals in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. It commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. (Photo by Amanuel Sileshi / AFP)
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tees off on the eighth hole during the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE. Reuters
Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tees off on the eighth hole during the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE. Reuters
A rider and two men leap over a bonfire during Fiesta 'Matxa' for Sant Antoni at Vilanova d'Alcolea, Spain. EPA
A rider and two men leap over a bonfire during Fiesta 'Matxa' for Sant Antoni at Vilanova d'Alcolea, Spain. EPA
Runners compete along the Bandra-Worli sea link over the Arabian Sea during the Tata Mumbai Marathon in Mumbai, India. AP
Runners compete along the Bandra-Worli sea link over the Arabian Sea during the Tata Mumbai Marathon in Mumbai, India. AP
People clean a sleeping Buddha statue ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at the Buddha Dharma temple, Bogor, Indonesia. Reuters
People clean a sleeping Buddha statue ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at the Buddha Dharma temple, Bogor, Indonesia. Reuters
Migrants seeking asylum in the US walk at El Chaparral border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico. Reuters
Migrants seeking asylum in the US walk at El Chaparral border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico. Reuters
People watch as participants fly kites during the Qatar Kite Festival in Doha. AFP
People watch as participants fly kites during the Qatar Kite Festival in Doha. AFP
Displaced Palestinians walk along a road in Saftawi, Jabalia, heading to northern Gaza after a ceasefire deal. AFP
Displaced Palestinians walk along a road in Saftawi, Jabalia, heading to northern Gaza after a ceasefire deal. AFP

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Best photos of January 19: Epiphany in Ethiopia to ceasefire in Gaza

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January 19, 2025

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