World in focus - best photos for February 14, 2020

Take a look at some of the best images from around the world in the past 24 hours

A soon-to-be-married couple wear protective masks at a marriage registry in Bangkok, Thailand. EPA

An eruption of Gunung Merapi is pictured in Central Java, Indonesia. Frekom via Reuters

A child walks past a large moon-shape lantern on the waterfront in Wellington, New Zealand. AFP

A bicycle is covered in a thick layer of ice near East 73th Street in Chicago, USA. Chicago Sun-Times via AP

A newly married couple rides an elephant during the marriage registration at Nongnooch Garden, Pattaya city, Chonburi province, Thailand. EPA

A woman wears a protective mask at Jingshan Park in Beijing, China. EPA

Democratic presidential candidate and former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg listens to a question in Las Vegas. AP Photo

Nacho Libre wrestlers perform during the Lucha Vavoom "Valentines Day" show at the Mayan Theatre, California, USA. AFP

Models prepare backstage of the Yuhan Wang catwalk show at London Fashion Week in London, Britain. Reuters

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, centre, tries to drive through the defense of Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, USA. AP Photo

Kilian Journet is pictured during his training in Norway. Reuters

Cyclists compete at the start of the third stage of the Tour Colombia 2.1, in Paipa, Boyaca Department, Colombia. AFP

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