Best photos of February 23: Deacons in a mass for their jubilee at The Vatican to Folk dance in Guwahati

  • Deacons take part in a Mass at St Peter's Basilica at The Vatican as Pope Francis battles respiratory illness. AP
    Deacons take part in a Mass at St Peter's Basilica at The Vatican as Pope Francis battles respiratory illness. AP
  • Tadej Pogacar, centre, Giulio Ciccone, left, and Pello Bilbao on the podium at the end of the 2025 UAE Tour. AFP
    Tadej Pogacar, centre, Giulio Ciccone, left, and Pello Bilbao on the podium at the end of the 2025 UAE Tour. AFP
  • India's Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates a wicket against Pakistan during the ICC Champions Trophy ODI in Dubai. AFP
    India's Hardik Pandya, right, celebrates a wicket against Pakistan during the ICC Champions Trophy ODI in Dubai. AFP
  • Cellar master Sebastien Halbout carries cheese during a successful attempt to break the world record for the largest fondue. AFP
    Cellar master Sebastien Halbout carries cheese during a successful attempt to break the world record for the largest fondue. AFP
  • A large fire on an industrial estate in Manchester, UK. Reuters
    A large fire on an industrial estate in Manchester, UK. Reuters
  • A street performer in Jakarta takes a break to eat. AFP
    A street performer in Jakarta takes a break to eat. AFP
  • Congolese soldiers who surrendered in Bukavu after the capture of the city by the M23 rebels. Reuters
    Congolese soldiers who surrendered in Bukavu after the capture of the city by the M23 rebels. Reuters
  • Dancers perform a folk dance during full-dress rehearsal for the upcoming Jhumur festival in Guwahati, India. AFP
    Dancers perform a folk dance during full-dress rehearsal for the upcoming Jhumur festival in Guwahati, India. AFP