24 hours in pictures

Moscow, Russia: People gather around a bath of ice cold water as they prepare to plunge into it at the Kolomenskoe park Photograph: Mikhail Metzel/AP

London, UK: The Houses of Parliament in early morning mist Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters

Donghuluyu, China: Workers sit at the back of a truck Photograph: David Gray/Reuters

Vancouver, Canada: Residents take an early morning walk Photograph: Troy Wayrynen/AP

Narathiwat, Thailand: Soldiers march in a parade Photograph: Madaree Tohlala/AFP/Getty Images

Singapore: Ballerinas from the Paris Opera Ballet of France during the full dress rehearsal for Giselle at the Esplanade Theatre Photograph: Tim Chong/Reuters

Islamabad, Pakistan: Prime minister Yusuf Raza Gilani waves to supporters upon arrival at the supreme court for a contempt of court hearing Photograph: T Mughal/EPA

Irmo, US: Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney holds a baby during a campaign rally at Seven Oaks Park Photograph: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images

Berlin, German: The Schumacher Autumn/Winter show during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Photograph: Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images

Giglio, Italy: The Costa Concordia cruise ship Photograph: AGF s.r.l./Rex Features

New Delhi, India: A man stands wrapped in a blanket on a cold and foggy morning Photograph: Kevin Frayer/AP

New Delhi, India: A member of the Border Security Force (BSF) camel contingent speaks to a camel as they wait to take part in a rehearsal of the Republic Day parade Photograph: Roberto Schmidt/AFP/Getty Images