Tears. Joy. Terror. Triumph. It’s been a year filled with historic firsts, unspeakable tragedy and inspiring performances. These are some of the photos that defined 2023. Explore the full #YearInPictures at the link in our bio. 1. Lightning strikes over Gaza City following an Israeli bombardment. | Mohammed Abed/AFP/Getty Images 2. Migrant families cross into Texas from Mexico before the expiration of Title 42. | John Moore/Getty Images 3. The hall of the historic Waiola Church and the Lahaina Hongwanji Mission are engulfed in flames in Lahaina, Hawaii. | Matthew Thayer/The Maui News/AP 4. Beyoncé performs aboard a prop horse during a concert in Scotland. | Andrew White/Parkwood Entertainment 5. Taylor Swift on the stage during a concert in Atlanta as part of the “Eras Tour.” | Terence Rushin/TAS23/Getty Images 6. Itzik and Miriam Shafir mourn during their son’s funeral at a cemetery in Israel. Their son, Dor Shafir, and his girlfriend, Savion Kiper, were killed during Hamas’ attack...