In partnership with ZUMA photo agency, here is our selection of the top images for the week: from a high-stakes meeting in the Oval Office to a funeral in Israel and fireworks daredevils in China.
Third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Feb. 23 – All across Europe, people take part in demonstrations to mark three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, starting a war that has claimed tens of thousands lives.
French President Macron meets with U.S. President Trump over Ukraine
Feb. 24 – U.S. President Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office to discuss the next steps towards a peace agreement for Ukraine.
Funeral of the Bibas family
Feb. 26 – Thousands gathered to pay their last respects to Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir.
German far-right AfD achieves historic result
Feb. 23 – Far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) arrives second in Germany’s national elections, recording its highest score ever, with more than 20% of the vote.
Maha Shivaratri festival
Feb. 26 – A Sadhu gazes into the distance inside the Pashupatinath Temple premises on the eve of the Maha Shivaratri festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Planetary Parade
Feb. 25 – Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury and Saturn aligned and were visible from Earth during a very rare phenomenon known as a “planetary parade.”
Chinese fireworks daredevils
Feb. 24 – Folk artists perform a ritual called “flower eating” where they pretend to eat fireworks as they ignite into the air to convey best wishes for the year to come.