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Asylum-seeking migrants stand near the border wall after crossing the Rio Bravo river to turn themselves in to U.S. Border Patrol agents to request asylum in El Paso, Texas, U.S., as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, December 11. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

Asylum-seeking migrants stand near the border wall after crossing the Rio Bravo river to turn themselves in to U.S. Border Patrol agents to request asylum in El Paso, Texas, U.S., as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, December 11. REUTERS/Jose Luis...more

Asylum-seeking migrants stand near the border wall after crossing the Rio Bravo river to turn themselves in to U.S. Border Patrol agents to request asylum in El Paso, Texas, U.S., as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, December 11. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez
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Sam Bankman-Fried, who founded and led FTX until a liquidity crunch forced the cryptocurrency exchange to declare bankruptcy, is escorted out of the Magistrate Court building after his arrest in Nassau, Bahamas, December 13.  REUTERS/Dante Carrer

Sam Bankman-Fried, who founded and led FTX until a liquidity crunch forced the cryptocurrency exchange to declare bankruptcy, is escorted out of the Magistrate Court building after his arrest in Nassau, Bahamas, December 13.  REUTERS/Dante Carrer

Sam Bankman-Fried, who founded and led FTX until a liquidity crunch forced the cryptocurrency exchange to declare bankruptcy, is escorted out of the Magistrate Court building after his arrest in Nassau, Bahamas, December 13.  REUTERS/Dante Carrer
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A worker in a protective suit guards an elevator, as coronavirus outbreaks continue in Shanghai, China, December 14. REUTERS/Aly Song

A worker in a protective suit guards an elevator, as coronavirus outbreaks continue in Shanghai, China, December 14. REUTERS/Aly Song

A worker in a protective suit guards an elevator, as coronavirus outbreaks continue in Shanghai, China, December 14. REUTERS/Aly Song
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U.S. President Joe Biden holds up his pen to the cheers of the crowd, as well as U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Rep. Jerry Nadler, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Dianne Feinstein after signing the "Respect for Marriage Act," a landmark bill protecting same-sex marriage, on the South Lawn at the White House, December 13. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

U.S. President Joe Biden holds up his pen to the cheers of the crowd, as well as U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Rep. Jerry Nadler, second gentleman Doug Emhoff,...more

U.S. President Joe Biden holds up his pen to the cheers of the crowd, as well as U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Rep. Jerry Nadler, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Dianne Feinstein after signing the "Respect for Marriage Act," a landmark bill protecting same-sex marriage, on the South Lawn at the White House, December 13. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
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France's Kylian Mbappe, wearing a Morocco jersey, celebrates after their semifinal match where they defeated Morocco to advance to the World Cup final in Al Khor, Qatar, December 14. 
 REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

France's Kylian Mbappe, wearing a Morocco jersey, celebrates after their semifinal match where they defeated Morocco to advance to the World Cup final in Al Khor, Qatar, December 14. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

France's Kylian Mbappe, wearing a Morocco jersey, celebrates after their semifinal match where they defeated Morocco to advance to the World Cup final in Al Khor, Qatar, December 14. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
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Morocco fans react after being knocked out of the World Cup after their semifinal match against France in Al Khor, Qatar, December 14. 
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Morocco fans react after being knocked out of the World Cup after their semifinal match against France in Al Khor, Qatar, December 14. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

Morocco fans react after being knocked out of the World Cup after their semifinal match against France in Al Khor, Qatar, December 14. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
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Submerged statues are seen in a flooded street in Alges, Oeiras, Portugal, December 13. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Submerged statues are seen in a flooded street in Alges, Oeiras, Portugal, December 13. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Submerged statues are seen in a flooded street in Alges, Oeiras, Portugal, December 13. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
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England's Harry Kane looks dejected after the match as England are eliminated from the World Cup as France's Raphael Varane celebrates with teammates as France progress to the semi finals in Al Khor, Qatar, December 11.   
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England's Harry Kane looks dejected after the match as England are eliminated from the World Cup as France's Raphael Varane celebrates with teammates as France progress to the semi finals in Al Khor, Qatar, December 11. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

England's Harry Kane looks dejected after the match as England are eliminated from the World Cup as France's Raphael Varane celebrates with teammates as France progress to the semi finals in Al Khor, Qatar, December 11. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra
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Medics from the First Volunteer Mobile Hospital unit treat soldiers transported from the frontlines, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in the Donbas region of the Ukraine, December 11, 2022. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Medics from the First Volunteer Mobile Hospital unit treat soldiers transported from the frontlines, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in the Donbas region of the Ukraine, December 11, 2022. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Medics from the First Volunteer Mobile Hospital unit treat soldiers transported from the frontlines, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in the Donbas region of the Ukraine, December 11, 2022. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
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A police officer fires a shotgun as supporters of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro protest after supreme court justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered a temporary arrest warrant of indigenous leader Jose Acacio Serere Xavante for alleged anti-democratic acts, in Brasilia, Brazil, December 12.   REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

A police officer fires a shotgun as supporters of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro protest after supreme court justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered a temporary arrest warrant of indigenous leader Jose Acacio Serere Xavante for alleged anti-democratic...more

A police officer fires a shotgun as supporters of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro protest after supreme court justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered a temporary arrest warrant of indigenous leader Jose Acacio Serere Xavante for alleged anti-democratic acts, in Brasilia, Brazil, December 12.  REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino
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A woman struggles with a riot police officer during a protest demanding the dissolution of Congress and to hold democratic elections rather than recognize Dina Boluarte as Peru's President, after the ousting of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, in Lima, Peru, December 12. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda

A woman struggles with a riot police officer during a protest demanding the dissolution of Congress and to hold democratic elections rather than recognize Dina Boluarte as Peru's President, after the ousting of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, in...more

A woman struggles with a riot police officer during a protest demanding the dissolution of Congress and to hold democratic elections rather than recognize Dina Boluarte as Peru's President, after the ousting of Peruvian President Pedro Castillo, in Lima, Peru, December 12. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda
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Trees are covered in snow in front of The Elizabeth Tower, more commonly known as Big Ben, as cold weather continues, in London, Britain, December 12. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Trees are covered in snow in front of The Elizabeth Tower, more commonly known as Big Ben, as cold weather continues, in London, Britain, December 12. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Trees are covered in snow in front of The Elizabeth Tower, more commonly known as Big Ben, as cold weather continues, in London, Britain, December 12. REUTERS/Toby Melville
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Members of the Ukrainian National guard demining team Battalion Dnipro 1 walk from clearing mine fields, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in the northern part of the Donetsk region of Ukraine, December 12. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Members of the Ukrainian National guard demining team Battalion Dnipro 1 walk from clearing mine fields, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in the northern part of the Donetsk region of Ukraine, December 12. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Members of the Ukrainian National guard demining team Battalion Dnipro 1 walk from clearing mine fields, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in the northern part of the Donetsk region of Ukraine, December 12. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected after being eliminated from the World Cup as Morocco players celebrate as Morocco progress to the semi finals in Doha, Qatar, December 10.  

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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected after being eliminated from the World Cup as Morocco players celebrate as Morocco progress to the semi finals in Doha, Qatar, December 10. REUTERS/Carl Recine

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected after being eliminated from the World Cup as Morocco players celebrate as Morocco progress to the semi finals in Doha, Qatar, December 10. REUTERS/Carl Recine
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A snow leopard, slowly bouncing back in numbers thanks to the introduction of more sustainable grazing methods and training of herders as conservation guards, looks into remote camera in Kyrgyzstan in an undated photo.   Philippe Matheini and Michael Booth/United Nations Environment Programme

A snow leopard, slowly bouncing back in numbers thanks to the introduction of more sustainable grazing methods and training of herders as conservation guards, looks into remote camera in Kyrgyzstan in an undated photo. Philippe Matheini and Michael...more

A snow leopard, slowly bouncing back in numbers thanks to the introduction of more sustainable grazing methods and training of herders as conservation guards, looks into remote camera in Kyrgyzstan in an undated photo. Philippe Matheini and Michael Booth/United Nations Environment Programme
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Argentina fans in the stands react during the match with Lionel Messi pictured in the foreground as they play Croatia in the World Cup semi-final in Qatar, December 13. 


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Argentina fans in the stands react during the match with Lionel Messi pictured in the foreground as they play Croatia in the World Cup semi-final in Qatar, December 13. REUTERS/Carl Recine

Argentina fans in the stands react during the match with Lionel Messi pictured in the foreground as they play Croatia in the World Cup semi-final in Qatar, December 13. REUTERS/Carl Recine
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NASA's Orion Capsule is drawn to the well deck of the U.S.S. Portland after it splashed down following a successful uncrewed Artemis I Moon Mission as seen from aboard the U.S.S. Portland in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, December 11. The 26-day mission took the Orion spacecraft to the moon and back which completed a historic test flight that coincided with the 50th anniversary of the landing of Apollo 17 on the moon, the last time that NASA astronauts walked there. Mario Tama/Pool

NASA's Orion Capsule is drawn to the well deck of the U.S.S. Portland after it splashed down following a successful uncrewed Artemis I Moon Mission as seen from aboard the U.S.S. Portland in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California, Mexico,...more

NASA's Orion Capsule is drawn to the well deck of the U.S.S. Portland after it splashed down following a successful uncrewed Artemis I Moon Mission as seen from aboard the U.S.S. Portland in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, December 11. The 26-day mission took the Orion spacecraft to the moon and back which completed a historic test flight that coincided with the 50th anniversary of the landing of Apollo 17 on the moon, the last time that NASA astronauts walked there. Mario Tama/Pool
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Croatia players celebrate qualifying for the semi finals after winning the penalty shootout against Brazil in their World Cup quarter final match in Doha, Qatar, December 9.  

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Croatia players celebrate qualifying for the semi finals after winning the penalty shootout against Brazil in their World Cup quarter final match in Doha, Qatar, December 9. REUTERS/Lee Smith

Croatia players celebrate qualifying for the semi finals after winning the penalty shootout against Brazil in their World Cup quarter final match in Doha, Qatar, December 9. REUTERS/Lee Smith
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Relatives and friends of 16-year old Roma Costas Fragoulis, who was fatally shot by police, mourn next to his coffin in his house, in Thessaloniki, Greece, December 14. REUTERS/Alexandros Avramidis

Relatives and friends of 16-year old Roma Costas Fragoulis, who was fatally shot by police, mourn next to his coffin in his house, in Thessaloniki, Greece, December 14. REUTERS/Alexandros Avramidis

Relatives and friends of 16-year old Roma Costas Fragoulis, who was fatally shot by police, mourn next to his coffin in his house, in Thessaloniki, Greece, December 14. REUTERS/Alexandros Avramidis
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Switzerland's Gilles Roulin in action during training at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Val Gardena, Italy, December 13.   

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Switzerland's Gilles Roulin in action during training at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Val Gardena, Italy, December 13. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Switzerland's Gilles Roulin in action during training at the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Val Gardena, Italy, December 13. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger
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