A look at the best news photos from around the world.
December 22, 2014
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The silhouettes of visitors are seen against the decorated lights on trees to celebrate the upcoming Christmas and New Year at Garden of Morning Calm in Gapyeong, South Korea.
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A man jumps over a bull during a show in Cali, Colombia.
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A sea lion balances a Christmas tree on his nose during a show at the Aqua Stadium aquarium in Tokyo, Japan.
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Holiday Lights on the Sun: The sun emitted a significant solar flare, peaking at 7:28 p.m. EST on Dec. 19, 2014. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the sun constantly, captured an image of the event.