24 hours in pictures

Kabul, Afghanistan: Women watch a Muslim ritual at a public bathroom Photograph: Massoud Hossaini/guardian.co.uk

Budapest, Hungary: Homeless boys eat a free Christmas lunch Photograph: Laszlo Balogh/guardian.co.uk

Kabul, Afghanistan: Shiites beat themselves during Muharram as they mark the death of Imam Hussein at the battle of Karbala in 680 Photograph: Dusan Vranic/guardian.co.uk

Managua, Nicaragua: People wait for a delivery of toys, part of Christmas activities organized by Nicaragua's government Photograph: Esteban Felix/guardian.co.uk

Havana, Cuba: A woman sits on a bicycle Photograph: Ariana Cubillos/guardian.co.uk

Bethlehem, West Bank: A pilgrim holds lit candles in the Church of the Nativity Photograph: Ammar Awad/guardian.co.uk

Helmand province, Afghanistan: A US Marine patrols during an operation in the Garmsir district Photograph: Kevin Frayer/guardian.co.uk

Banda Aceh, Indonesia: Locals play football on the beach Photograph: Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images

Bloomsburg, US: Trees between the athletic fields at Bloomsburg High School Photograph: Jimmy May/guardian.co.uk

London, UK: Deer graze on a frosty morning in Richmond Park Photograph: Toby Melville/guardian.co.uk

Ranbir Singh Pura, India: Migratory birds take off at the Gharana wetland Photograph: Jaipal Singh/guardian.co.uk

Seoul, South Korea: Climbers wear Santa Claus costumes while rock-climbing Photograph: Jeon Heon-Kyun/guardian.co.uk