Colliding galaxies and migratory birds: photos of the day – Thursday

The Guardian’s staff select photographs from around the world

In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
PHOTO COLLECTION: YE Top Photos Sports Photo Gallery

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.
ABC News - 2d
Turkish military helicopters collide in midair, killing 5 military personnel

Officials says two Turkish military helicopters have collided in midair, causing one of them to crash
ABC News - 2d
Kirk Cousins’s Past, Present and Future Are Set to Collide

Atlanta’s faith in the quarterback still holds as he prepares to face his former Minnesota team.
The New York Times - 4d
USDA orders testing of milk for bird flu

The national milk supply must be tested for bird flu under a federal order announced Friday by the U.S.
NBC News - 5d
PHOTO COLLECTION: YE-Top Entertainment-Photo Collection

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.
ABC News - 5d
Top Republicans collide on strategy for Trump tax agenda

House and Senate Republicans are clashing over how to advance President-elect Trump's tax agenda after incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) offered a plan that would put off tax ...
The Hill - 6d
Bird Flu, Explained

We explore whether you should be worried.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.
BBC News - Dec. 3