As 2024 draws to a close, it's time to look back on some of the pictures that have defined the past twelve months. News photographers around the world captured dramatic images of natural disasters and extreme weather conditions, as well as documenting several extraordinary episodes during the US presidential campaign. Classic images of sporting and cultural events have also been taken. So as the current year ends, let's look back on how we saw 2024.
Click through and browse through this gallery of amazing images.