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25 February 2026

People enjoy the first spring temperatures at Starnberger See in Starnberg, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on February 25, 2026. Mild weather and clear skies draw visitors to the lakeside promenade at Lake Starnberg.

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22 February 2026

Senior women in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 21, 2026, dance a waltz while celebrating their quinceanera, one of the most significant traditions for young women in Mexico and Latin America. This tradition marks the symbolic transition from childhood to a new stage of maturity, surrounded by family and friends. This year's celebration is called ''Golden Quinceanera,'' referring to the fact that these women, for one reason or another, have not previously celebrated their quinceanera. This year, they are able to have their own celebration thanks to the support of the Iztapalapa borough and several boutiques that donate dresses for this special occasion.

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22 February 2026

Senior women in Mexico City, Mexico, on February 21, 2026, dance a waltz while celebrating their quinceanera, one of the most significant traditions for young women in Mexico and Latin America. This tradition marks the symbolic transition from childhood to a new stage of maturity, surrounded by family and friends. This year's celebration is called ''Golden Quinceanera,'' referring to the fact that these women, for one reason or another, have not previously celebrated their quinceanera. This year, they are able to have their own celebration thanks to the support of the Iztapalapa borough and several boutiques that donate dresses for this special occasion.

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17 February 2026

Artists take part in an event organized to mark the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, organized by the Sino Embassy in Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026. Along with Nepal, various Asian countries and others around the world grandly welcome the 'Fire Horse' year. This festival, celebrated with family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting, begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. This 15-day long festival, which generally falls between January 21 and February 20, is considered the most significant festival of the year in countries like China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. The tradition during the first two days of the New Year involves families and friends gathering to exchange gifts and distribute red envelopes filled with cash.

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17 February 2026

Artists take part in an event organized to mark the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, organized by the Sino Embassy in Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026. Along with Nepal, various Asian countries and others around the world grandly welcome the 'Fire Horse' year. This festival, celebrated with family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting, begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. This 15-day long festival, which generally falls between January 21 and February 20, is considered the most significant festival of the year in countries like China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. The tradition during the first two days of the New Year involves families and friends gathering to exchange gifts and distribute red envelopes filled with cash.

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17 February 2026

Artists take part in an event organized to mark the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, organized by the Sino Embassy in Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026. Along with Nepal, various Asian countries and others around the world grandly welcome the 'Fire Horse' year. This festival, celebrated with family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting, begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. This 15-day long festival, which generally falls between January 21 and February 20, is considered the most significant festival of the year in countries like China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. The tradition during the first two days of the New Year involves families and friends gathering to exchange gifts and distribute red envelopes filled with cash.

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17 February 2026

Artists take part in an event organized to mark the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, organized by the Sino Embassy in Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026. Along with Nepal, various Asian countries and others around the world grandly welcome the 'Fire Horse' year. This festival, celebrated with family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting, begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. This 15-day long festival, which generally falls between January 21 and February 20, is considered the most significant festival of the year in countries like China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. The tradition during the first two days of the New Year involves families and friends gathering to exchange gifts and distribute red envelopes filled with cash.

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17 February 2026

Artists take part in an event organized to mark the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, organized by the Sino Embassy in Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026. Along with Nepal, various Asian countries and others around the world grandly welcome the 'Fire Horse' year. This festival, celebrated with family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting, begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. This 15-day long festival, which generally falls between January 21 and February 20, is considered the most significant festival of the year in countries like China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. The tradition during the first two days of the New Year involves families and friends gathering to exchange gifts and distribute red envelopes filled with cash.

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17 February 2026

Artists take part in an event organized to mark the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, organized by the Sino Embassy in Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026. Along with Nepal, various Asian countries and others around the world grandly welcome the 'Fire Horse' year. This festival, celebrated with family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting, begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. This 15-day long festival, which generally falls between January 21 and February 20, is considered the most significant festival of the year in countries like China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. The tradition during the first two days of the New Year involves families and friends gathering to exchange gifts and distribute red envelopes filled with cash.

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17 February 2026

Artists take part in an event organized to mark the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, organized by the Sino Embassy in Lalitpur, Nepal, on February 17, 2026. Along with Nepal, various Asian countries and others around the world grandly welcome the 'Fire Horse' year. This festival, celebrated with family reunions, prayers, and traditional feasting, begins with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. This 15-day long festival, which generally falls between January 21 and February 20, is considered the most significant festival of the year in countries like China, Korea, Vietnam, and Thailand. The tradition during the first two days of the New Year involves families and friends gathering to exchange gifts and distribute red envelopes filled with cash.

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28 January 2026

People enjoy the snow and sled in Faelledparken in Copenhagen, Denmark, on January 27, 2026.

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25 January 2026

A group of youths plays ice hockey together on the frozen Lake Kleinhesseloher See in the English Garden in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on January 24, 2026. Visitors use the frozen lake for recreation and winter sports. The lake hosts the first German Speed Skating Championship in 1891.

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25 January 2026

A group of youths plays ice hockey together on the frozen Lake Kleinhesseloher See in the English Garden in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on January 24, 2026. Visitors use the frozen lake for recreation and winter sports. The lake hosts the first German Speed Skating Championship in 1891.

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23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, stir-fried kidney, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. He uses precise wok technique to sear the kidney pieces, retaining a tender texture while developing a slight caramelized crust. He adds a mix of local spices to awaken the flavors. Each quick, fluid gesture reflects know-how passed down through generations, blending tradition and creativity to produce a powerful and refined dish that embodies the soul of Sichuan.

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23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, Chef Xu Xiaohong prepares an iconic Sichuan dish, stir-fried kidney, in his Yin Ba 1986 restaurant. He uses precise wok technique to sear the kidney pieces, retaining a tender texture while developing a slight caramelized crust. He adds a mix of local spices to awaken the flavors. Each quick, fluid gesture reflects know-how passed down through generations, blending tradition and creativity to produce a powerful and refined dish that embodies the soul of Sichuan.

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14 January 2026

A female Iranian protester walks with her veiled friend as she carries a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a pro-Government rally in Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. The rally is held in Tehran against the recent anti-government unrest, opposition to the U.S. and Israel in Iran, and in support of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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