Christmas at St. Mary’s Basilica Church in Bengaluru India

Members of the public took part in the annual Christmas Day swim held at Brighton Beach, East Sussex, England. Originally established by the Brighton Swimming Club in 1860, this event is regarded as one of the oldest festive swims in England. On the morning of Christmas Eve, swimmers arrived with some dressed in festive seasonal outfits to enter the water at 11:00 a.m.

Christmas celebration in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Photo illustration in Canada

Christmas celebrations in Nabus, Palestine - 5 Dec 2025

Christmas Celebrated In Kashmir, India - 25 Dec 2025

Christmas Eve dinner for homeless people at of Mensajeros de la Paz in Madrid, Spain - 24 Dec 2025

Christmas celebrated in Kashmir, India - 25 Dec 2025

The Cold Windy Christmas Day in Melbourne - 25 Dec 2025

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in Vatican City,Vatican .

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said South Korea's plan to build nuclear-powered submarines will worsen the instability in the region, calling South Korea's move a threat to the North's national security, according to state media on December 25. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made the remarks during an on-site inspection of an 8,700-ton nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine under construction, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.

A powerful rainstorm slams San Diego on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, turning holiday travel into scenes of disruption. Heavy rain floods roads across the county, forcing multiple closures as emergency crews responded to rising water. At least one person was killed when a tree falls during the storm, highlighting the dangerous conditions brought by strong winds and saturated ground. Governor Gavin Newsom proclaims a State of Emergency for several California counties, including San Diego County, as first responders work through the day to manage flooding, clear debris, and handle multiple car accidents that are reported throughout the region.

Scots’ Church in Melbourne holds its Christmas Day Mass as congregants gather to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. The service features prayers, hymns, and scripture readings, continuing the church’s long-standing Christmas tradition. Worshippers attend throughout the day in a solemn and reflective atmosphere, concluding Melbourne’s Christmas celebrations following Christmas Eve services across the city.

In Valparaíso, Chile, artisanal fishermen celebrate Christmas with Santa Claus on a boat in the port's bay, concluding the event by distributing gifts to children.

Year celebrations in the town of Ankawa

Catholics living in Istanbul gathered for Christmas services.

Christmas celebration in Dhaka, Bangladesh - 24 Dec 2025

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed as a religious and cultural celebration among people around the world.

Photo illustrations in Canada - 24 Dec 2025

Scots’ Church in Melbourne held its traditional midnight Christmas Eve service on December 24, 2025. Congregants gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ through prayers, candlelight, and carols, maintaining a solemn yet festive atmosphere that is part of the church’s longstanding holiday tradition.

Oily slicks on the sea surface in Odessa are the result of a vegetable oil spill in the port of Pivdenny, which was hit by Russian attacks a couple of days ago.A massive bird death was recorded after an oil spill on the Odessa coast.

Christians gather at the Christian Gospel Church in Fuyang, China, on Christmas Eve.

Christians mark Christmas Eve in Kashmir, India

The Christmas walk Kalanda in Istanbul, Turkey - 24 Dec 2025

Residents and visitors gather across Melbourne on Christmas Eve, as festive decorations, markets, and illuminated city streets draw crowds for seasonal celebrations.

Salim was killed by Israeli army fire on July 10, 2025, during an attack on the Israeli settlement of Gush Etzion, where he allegedly carried out a stabbing attack that killed an Israeli soldier.

Thailand will have a general election on February 8th,2026 after Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul decided to dissolve the parliament on December 12, 2025.

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of Jesus Christ celebrated on December 25 worldwide.

Shoppers crowd Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne as Christmas approaches, with strong demand at seafood stalls, including fish and prawns, ahead of Christmas Eve celebrations.

Christmas Eve shopping at South Melbourne Market in Melbourne

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian supporters held an emergency rally outside the Ministry of Justice calling on the Justice Secretary David Lammy to recognize the demands of 8 Palestine Action hunger strikers. These comprise a third of the Filton 24 who are currently in remand awaiting trial for breakins at the UK subsidiary of Elbit Systems, arms supplier to Israel. Some of the hunger strikers are now past their 50th day of hunger strike and are entering the critical life-threatening stage.

Ana Belen Tour In Madrid, Spain

Valencia Basket Vs Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz in Valencia, Spain

Supporters of the Filton 24 pro-Palestine prisoners rallied outside Peterborough prison in solidarity with the 24 on remand and those six currently on hunger strike in prisons across the UK. Teuta Hoxha is currently in HMP Peterborough. The prisoners have been on remand for at least a year since being arrested for targeting the Filton site of Israeli arms company Elbit Systems in Bristol and destroying quadcopter drones the protesters say were destined for use against Palestinians in Gaza. The hunger striking prisoners are making five demands of the government : to end all censorship and surveillance of communications, immediate bail, a fair trial, de-proscription of Palestine Action and to shut down Elbit Systems.

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The Music of Recycling in Madrid, Spain - 23 Dec 2025

Banksy Confirms New Artwork, London, UK - 23 Dec 2025

Cans of Stephans Bräu Radler Naturtrüb alcohol-free beer seen arranged on ground in Vilshofen on the Danube,Germany.

A sunset is seen at Point Ormond Lookout in Melbourne on 23 December, as the city heads into the Christmas period ahead of Christmas Eve on 24 December, with residents spending time outdoors before holiday celebrations begin.

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Extinction Rebellion Oil Slickers staged a symbolic performance protest in Whitehall moving in formation and stopping at Parliament Square, the Ministry of Defence, and 55 Tufton Street to highlight what they describe as government failure to meet climate commitments. They carried banners reading “Tell the Truth”, “A Better World Is Possible” and “1.5°C Is Dead”.

Vegan activists from Speciesism WTF staged an artistic demonstration in Southbank, gathering around a table set for a Christmas dinner with a semi-nude performer placed in the centre to symbolise a turkey. The performance is part of the “Turkey Is NOT Human(e)” campaign highlighting the suffering of millions of turkeys raised for Christmas and drawing attention to the conditions in which they are bred, confined, and slaughtered while urging the public to reconsider traditions that perpetuate animal cruelty.

People in traditional pantomime horse costumes raced through the streets of Greenwich as the London Pantomime Horse Race returned for its 12th edition combining festive humour with charity. The light-hearted event saw costumed pairs compete along a short course while entertaining crowds.