Photos of the Day: Vladimir Putin and Burning Candles

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

People play with balls at Ipanema beach during warm weather. According to reports, temperatures reached up to 39.6 degrees Celsius.

Photograph: António Lacerda/EPA

Jalisco, Mexico

The procession of The Saintly Three Kings. Up to two million visitors arrive in Cajititlan to attend the procession in honor of Melchior, Gaspar and Balthasar.

Photograph: Francisco Guasco/EPA

St. Petersburg, Russia

President Vladimir Putin fires an artillery piece at noon as part of a long standing tradition, during his visit to the Peter and Paul Fortress.

Photograph: ALEXEI DRUZHININ/SPUTNIK/KREMLIN POOL/POOL/EPA