A Taliban security personnel stands guard at the site two days after air strikes by Pakistan in the Barmal district of eastern Paktika province on Dec. 26, 2024. (Photo: AFP)
Migrants crowd a wooden boat as they sail to the port in La Restinga on the Canary island of El Hierro, Spain, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. (Photo: AP/Maria Ximena, File)
Pope Francis delivers the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for 'to the city and to the world' ) Christmas' day blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Dec. 25, 2024. (Photo: AP)
Debra Tice, mother of freelance journalist Austin Tice, speaks to members of the media during an event to unveil a “#BringAustinHome” banner. (Photo: AFP)
