Top Headlines of 2023: War, Tragedy, Triumph, and Controversy

2023-12-31 03:40:07

The migratory waves, the active wars – such as those of Ukraine with Russia and Israel with Hamas –, the drama of the passengers due to the Viva Air crisis, the expected accession to the throne of Charles III, among others, are the events that left photographs for history in 2023.

The first mugshot of a former president

Former President Donald Trump’s mug shot.

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Pain and devastation in Gaza

Palestinians recover the body of a girl from the rubble, following a bombardment by Israeli forces in the Al Shatea refugee camp, in Gaza, on October 24. According to Palestinian sources, more than 21,000 people have died since October 7 to date. Photo: Mohammed Saber. EFE

Bombing in the Al Shatea refugee camp, in Gaza.

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Photo: Mohammed Saber. EFE

(You may be interested in: Why might the war in Gaza mark a checkmate for Benjamin Netanyahu?)

The return of Simone Biles

In one of the biggest resurrections of the sporting year, the American Simone Biles returned to competitions in 2023, following taking a two-year break due to mental health problems, proving that she is the best gymnast in history. Photo: Getty Images

The American Simone Biles returned to competitions this year.

The sudden cessation of operations of Viva Air

Hundreds of travelers, who might not reach their destinations due to the sudden cancellation of operations announced by Viva Air, slept on the floor on suitcases, blankets or lying flat in the country’s different airports waiting for a response, on February 27. Photo: Jáiver Nieto. Time

Passengers affected by the sudden closure of the airline Viva Air.

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Jaiver Nieto. Time

Charles III, the new king

Charles III following being sworn in as the new British king.

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(Also: Carlos III, a king tailored to the new times: how did he do in his first year?)

The avalanche of migrants in the US

Migrants cross the banks of the Rio Grande towards the US

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Devastating earthquakes in Türkiye

Mesut Hancer holds the hand of his daughter Irmak, following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

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The wave of forest fires in Canada

McDougall Creek Wildfire, West, Canada.

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Luis Díaz and the release of ‘Mane’ Díaz

Colombian Luis Díaz, Liverpool striker, asked for the freedom of his father, Manuel Díaz, kidnapped by ELN, following scoring the tying goal during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Liverpool FC, on November 5 . Photo: Andrew Powell. Getty Images

Luis Díaz asks for his father’s release during a Liverpool match.

‘Vinícius we are all’

Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr. participated in an event in support of him, due to the cases of racism he experienced in the LaLiga match once morest Valencia, on May 24, 2023. Photo: Rodrigo Jiménez. EFE

Support act for Vinicius Jr.

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Rodrigo Jimenez. EFE

The coup attempt in Brazil

Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro, once morest the assumption of Lula da Silva to the Presidency of Brazil and the electoral results of the second round, invaded Congress, the Supreme Federal Court and the Planalto Palace, headquarters of the Presidency of the Republic , on January 8 in Brasilia (Brazil). The protesters were calling for military intervention to overthrow the new president. Photo: Andre Borges. EFE

Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro invaded the seats of power in Brasilia.

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