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Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk attends a meeting with the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre (not in view) in an armed forces training camp to initiate a tight military cooperation. Camp Jomsborg is a new training camp located in Poland and run by Norwegian military forces. Among other responsibilities it will train Ukrainian soldiers.Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk attends a meeting with the Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre (not in view) in an armed forces training camp to initiate a tight military cooperation. Camp Jomsborg is a new training camp located in Poland and run by Norwegian military forces. Among other responsibilities it will train Ukrainian soldiers.

Polish and Norwegian armed forces tightens cooperation in Krakow

Polish and Norwegian armed forces tightens cooperation in Krakow

Pope Leo XIV greets people at the end of a pastoral visit at the parish of the "Sacred Heart of Jesus" in the Castro Pretorio neighborhood of Rome.Pope Leo XIV greets people at the end of a pastoral visit at the parish of the "Sacred Heart of Jesus" in the Castro Pretorio neighborhood of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV visits the parish of the "Sacred Heart of Jesus" in Rome

Pope Leo XIV visits the parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome

Israeli soldiers point their weapons at Palestinian civilians during a security operation in the Askar refugee camp. Israeli forces raided and searched Palestinian shops as part of a broader “search and arrest” campaign in Nablus, including the Ras al-Ain area, the Old City, and the Askar refugee camp. In Askar, soldiers used live ammunition and stun grenades during the operation, injuring at least two teenagers. Three young men were detained in the camp, according to the military, as part of efforts to dismantle local infrastructure.Israeli soldiers point their weapons at Palestinian civilians during a security operation in the Askar refugee camp. Israeli forces raided and searched Palestinian shops as part of a broader “search and arrest” campaign in Nablus, including the Ras al-Ain area, the Old City, and the Askar refugee camp. In Askar, soldiers used live ammunition and stun grenades during the operation, injuring at least two teenagers. Three young men were detained in the camp, according to the military, as part of efforts to dismantle local infrastructure.

Palestinian - Israeli conflict in Nablus, Palestine - 22 Feb 2026

Israeli forces raided and searched Palestinian shops and arrested several young Palestinians during the operation which took place. Palestinian sources reported that a 20-year-old Palestinian man was killed and another wounded during clashes in the village of Beit Furik.

A boy jumps over a bonfire left after the burning of an effigy during celebrations of Maslenitsa (Shrovetide), a traditional Russian folk festival marking the end of winter, at Emerald Lake in the village of Toksovo in the Leningrad region.A boy jumps over a bonfire left after the burning of an effigy during celebrations of Maslenitsa (Shrovetide), a traditional Russian folk festival marking the end of winter, at Emerald Lake in the village of Toksovo in the Leningrad region.

Celebration of Maslenitsa (Shrovetide) in Toksovo, Russia - 22 Feb 2026

Celebration of Maslenitsa (Shrovetide) in Toksovo, Russia - 22 Feb 2026

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Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.

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People wearing white masks as part of the performance attend the 1st Madrid Masquerade Parade. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.People wearing white masks as part of the performance attend the 1st Madrid Masquerade Parade. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

People wearing white masks as part of the performance attend the 1st Madrid Masquerade Parade. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man dressed as a red demon is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A man dressed as a red demon is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man dressed as a red demon is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A person wearing a mask is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A person wearing a mask is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A person wearing a mask is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

People wearing white masks as part of the performance attend the 1st Madrid Masquerade Parade. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.People wearing white masks as part of the performance attend the 1st Madrid Masquerade Parade. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

People wearing white masks as part of the performance attend the 1st Madrid Masquerade Parade. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man dressed as a grizzly bear is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A man dressed as a grizzly bear is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man dressed as a grizzly bear is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man dressed in a red mask and a fur suit is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A man dressed in a red mask and a fur suit is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man dressed in a red mask and a fur suit is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A woman with her face painted black and wearing horns is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A woman with her face painted black and wearing horns is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A woman with her face painted black and wearing horns is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

Several women photograph a performer. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.Several women photograph a performer. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

Several women photograph a performer. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A woman in a colorful costume and mask is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A woman in a colorful costume and mask is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A woman in a colorful costume and mask is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A couple dressed in fur coats is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A couple dressed in fur coats is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A couple dressed in fur coats is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A couple dressed in colorful costumes and masks is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A couple dressed in colorful costumes and masks is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A couple dressed in colorful costumes and masks is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A couple dressed in colorful costumes and masks is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A couple dressed in colorful costumes and masks is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A couple dressed in colorful costumes and masks is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A couple dressed as oxen is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A couple dressed as oxen is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A couple dressed as oxen is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man dressed as a priest is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A man dressed as a priest is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man dressed as a priest is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man wearing a mask and horns is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A man wearing a mask and horns is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man wearing a mask and horns is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A woman in a colorful costume carries a doll in her arms, simulating a baby. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A woman in a colorful costume carries a doll in her arms, simulating a baby. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A woman in a colorful costume carries a doll in her arms, simulating a baby. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man dressed in white, with a mask and a large hat, carries a whip. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A man dressed in white, with a mask and a large hat, carries a whip. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man dressed in white, with a mask and a large hat, carries a whip. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man dressed in white pushes a horned contraption during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A man dressed in white pushes a horned contraption during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man dressed in white pushes a horned contraption during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

Several girls with flowered hats are seen during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.Several girls with flowered hats are seen during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

Several girls with flowered hats are seen during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

People wearing white masks as part of the performance attend the 1st Madrid Masquerade Parade. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.People wearing white masks as part of the performance attend the 1st Madrid Masquerade Parade. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

People wearing white masks as part of the performance attend the 1st Madrid Masquerade Parade. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man in disguise, with a mask and a large hat, is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.A man in disguise, with a mask and a large hat, is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

A man in disguise, with a mask and a large hat, is seen. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

People wearing white masks as part of the performance attend the 1st Madrid Masquerade Parade. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.People wearing white masks as part of the performance attend the 1st Madrid Masquerade Parade. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.

People wearing white masks as part of the performance attend the 1st Madrid Masquerade Parade. during the 1st Masquerade Parade through the center of Madrid, organized by the regional associations of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora, the heart of the Spanish capital was transformed into a stage for ancestral rites from the Spanish regions of Asturias, Galicia, and Zamora.