A look at the best news photos from around the world.
March 18, 2024

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France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin holds an anti-drone weapon during the Olympic flame's journey, in Beynes, west of Paris.

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Revelers participate in a colorful "flour war", celebrating the "Ash Monday" or "Clean Monday", a traditional festivity marking the start of the 40-day Lent period until the Orthodox Easter, in the town of Galaxidi, Greece.

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A group of firemen from around the United States pose for a selfie with spectators while marching in the St. Patrick's Day parade, March 17, 2024, in South Boston neighborhood, Massachusetts.