24 hours in pictures

Sagada, Philippines: Coffins of Kankanaey tribal people are crafted from century-old pine trees. Death rituals are performed over them before they are taken to their final resting places, suspended along the limestone cliffs Photograph: Dave Leprozo/EPA

Korengal valley, Afghanistan: US army soldiers prepare to head out on a mission Photograph: John Moore/Getty

Kibati, Democratic Republic of the Congo: People gather at an improvised camp for internally displaced people Photograph: Walter Astrada/AFP

Al-Yamoun village, West Bank: Women watch the funeral of Mohammed Abahereh, a Palestinian farmer shot dead by Israeli troops Photograph: Mohamad Torokman/Reuters

Zunil, Guatemala: A woman carrying her child arrives for celebrations honouring Maximon, a saint venerated by Mayans Photograph: Rodrigo Abd/AP

Sutton Coldfield, UK: Early morning walkers in Sutton park Photograph: David Jones/Press Association

Chengdu, China: An investor smokes while resting on seats at a brokerage house Photograph: Colour China Photo/AP

Amritsar, India: A man lights candles at the Golden Temple, the most sacred place for Sikhs, on the holy day of Bandi Chorh Photograph: Raminder Pal Singh/EPA

London, UK: Snow falls in front of Big Ben Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty

London, UK: Actor Kimberley Nixon attends the UK premiere of Easy Virtue at the British Film Institute's 52nd London festival Photograph: Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Boston, US: Little the chihuahua at the second annual Howl-oween dog costume contest. The pooch went on to win best in show Photograph: Lisa Poole/AP