In partnership with ZUMA photo agency, here is our selection of the top images for this week. This series takes us from the Oval Office, where President Donald Trump greeted a young visitor, to scenes of protest over the delayed release of Israeli hostages, and early sakura season in Japan.
Munich attack
Feb. 13 – German police inspect a car that drove into a crowd of demonstrators near the city’s center, killing one and injuring many.
Tel Aviv protest
Relatives of Israeli hostages protest in Tel Aviv, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of blocking a deal as Hamas delays further hostage releases.
Musk’s son and President Trump
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk’s son, X AE A-XII, watches President Donald Trump in the Oval Office during a press conference held by his father at the White House.
Kosovo voting
Elections in Kosovo saw the ruling Vetevendosje party win the most seats but falling short of a majority, complicating Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s push to curb Serbian influence.
Barcelona’s human tower
The “Castellers de Barcelona” form a human tower during the “Diada Castellera” part of Barcelona’s Santa Eulàlia winter festival.
Super Bowl action
The Super Bowl LIX saw the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in New Orleans, ending the Chiefs’ dream of a record third straight Super Bowl.
Early cherry blossoms
A bird perches on a branch of an early blooming cherry tree at the Ebara Shrine in Japan’s capital.
Monk gathering
Buddhist monks gather at Dhammakaya Temple in central Thailand to mark Makha Bucha Day – a religious celebration of Buddha’s teachings on the full moon of the third lunar month.
