As the world turned its gaze towards Washington D.C., activists gathered to voice their opposition to the incoming Trump administration's policy objectives. The 'People's March on Washington,' held two days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, saw a diverse group of protesters rallying for various causes. Meanwhile, Trump and his family observed a spectacular fireworks display at the Trump National Golf Club in Virginia, marking the impending transition of power.
In Europe, an Abyssinian cat charmed a judge during a two-day international cat exhibition organized by the World Cat Federation in Budapest, Hungary. The feline's friendly antics became a highlight of the event. Across the English Channel, the town of Alton, UK, celebrated the 250th anniversary of novelist Jane Austen's birth with a grand ball, honoring her legacy and connection to the area.
Sports and culture also made headlines across the globe. In Kansas City, US, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was spotted cheering at a Kansas City Chiefs game. Meanwhile, in Sabkhat Marmi, Qatar, greyhounds competed fiercely in a championship during the Qatar International Falconry and Hunting festival.
In the world of winter sports, Ryan Cochran-Siegle of the US took part in the men's downhill race at the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup in Wengen, Switzerland. Meanwhile, in Auckland, New Zealand, a sailing competition nearly turned dramatic as a catamaran narrowly avoided capsizing.
Tensions flared in Chihuahua, Mexico, where authorities conducted an eviction operation that led to a makeshift camp being set ablaze. In Amritsar, India, an artist captured attention with a portrait of Donald Trump, showcasing the President-elect's global influence.
Religious and cultural celebrations were observed in various corners of the world. A priest led a service during the Orthodox Christian feast of Epiphany in Tokyo, Japan. The city's Kanda Myojin Shinto shrine hosted its annual cold-endurance festival, where parishioners braved icy waters in a test of fortitude.
In Mumbai, India, runners competed in the Tata Mumbai marathon along the scenic Bandra-Worli sea link over the Arabian Sea. Meanwhile, displaced Palestinians cautiously returned to their war-ravaged homes in Jabaliya, Gaza, following a recently brokered ceasefire agreement.