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Stories about wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, family and dementia top this year's photo contest. Filipino photographer Michael Varcas is one of the regional winners.

Kahramanmaras, Turkey (AFP) Jan 28, 2024 - Zahide Seker contemplated suicide many times after losing almost her entire family in Turkeys massive earthquake one year ago.

An image of Mesut Hancers daughter Irmak, lying dead among debris, was picked up by world media.

The photo of Mesut Hancer holding his dead daughters hand protruding from the debris, her body crushed and his gaze lost, epitomised the anguish of Turkeys devastating earthquake.

The photo of Mesut Hancer holding his dead daughter's hand protruding from the debris, her body crushed and his gaze lost, epitomised the anguish of Turkey's devastating earthquake.- 'Take photos of my child' - Petrified with grief, he sat next to her in the ruins, holding her cold, pale, protruding hand.

Mesut and Gulseren Hancer are trying to rebuild their lives in Ankara

Have a look at our selection of the most powerful pictures taken by news-agency photographers in Türkiye this year

From Hamas's brutal attacks in Israel, and the fierce retribution it provoked, to the kiss that caused a revolt in Spanish football, here are 10 events that marked a tumultuous 2023:

These are the photographs that capture the year

The TIME photo department have shared their top 100 photos of 2023 with striking images from across the worldmaking the cut.