• Revellers take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11, 2024. REUTERS / Guglielmo Mangiapane
    Revellers take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11, 2024. REUTERS / Guglielmo Mangiapane
  • A municipal worker throws herring as part of the traditions of the Carnival of Dunkirk, northern France. AFP
    A municipal worker throws herring as part of the traditions of the Carnival of Dunkirk, northern France. AFP
  • People inspect debris and rubble in a building heavily damaged by Israeli bombardment in Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
    People inspect debris and rubble in a building heavily damaged by Israeli bombardment in Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
  • An anti-government protester stands in front of police officers during a rally demanding a fair election, outside the Indonesian Parliament in Jakarta. Reuters
    An anti-government protester stands in front of police officers during a rally demanding a fair election, outside the Indonesian Parliament in Jakarta. Reuters
  • Samba time at the night of the Carnival parade at the Sambadrome, Rio de Janeiro. Reuters
    Samba time at the night of the Carnival parade at the Sambadrome, Rio de Janeiro. Reuters
  • Taliban security officials stand guard during a ceremony to welcome the return of the last two Afghan Guantanamo Bay prisoners at Kabul Airport. EPA
    Taliban security officials stand guard during a ceremony to welcome the return of the last two Afghan Guantanamo Bay prisoners at Kabul Airport. EPA
  • A Palestinian child carries a cat among the rubble in Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
    A Palestinian child carries a cat among the rubble in Rafah, the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
  • Masks are worn at the traditional Buso Carnival in Mohacs, Hungary. Reuters
    Masks are worn at the traditional Buso Carnival in Mohacs, Hungary. Reuters
  • Models pose in creations from the Melke Autumn/Winter 2024 collection at their presentation during New York Fashion Week. Reuters
    Models pose in creations from the Melke Autumn/Winter 2024 collection at their presentation during New York Fashion Week. Reuters
  • A person watches the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) illuminate the sky above the village of Akaslompolo in Lapland, Finland. EPA
    A person watches the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) illuminate the sky above the village of Akaslompolo in Lapland, Finland. EPA
  • Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce hugs his girlfriend Taylor Swift after the 25-22 victory over San Francisco 49ers to win the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. AP
    Kansas City Chiefs' tight end Travis Kelce hugs his girlfriend Taylor Swift after the 25-22 victory over San Francisco 49ers to win the Super Bowl in Las Vegas. AP

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Today's best photos: From an Italian carnival battle to Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

February 12, 2024

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Updated: February 12, 2024, 1:40 PM
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