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

Atalanta BC Vs SSC Napoli in Bergamo

The Chinese community residing in Madrid celebrated the Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse in Pradolongo Park in the Usera district.

On the afternoon of the 21st of February, Varsovians take part in the tenth edition of the Everest Run, a 24-hour fun run up the stairs of the Skyliner tower in the centre of Warsaw. Runners may complete as many climbs as they wish; however, the goal is to reach the 42nd floor 52 times, reaching the height of Mount Everest. The event lasts 24 hours, and runners can take breaks at any time. They may even go home to sleep before returning, reinvigorated, to attack the peak. This year, a runner named Klaudia Krajewska ranked highest, completing 109 climbs, stopping a remarkable one climb of the tower from ascending Everest twice.

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EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall in London, UK - 22 Feb 2026

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Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution (DRI) in Hyogo ,Japan .

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Ramadan 2026 In Doha, Qatar

Honouring the South African heroes of the SS Mendi in Southampton, UK.

Grand Chinese New Year Parade In Madrid

Chinese New Year Parade in London, UK - 22 Feb 2026

Chinese New Year festival in Yokohama, Japan.

Juventus Vs Como in Torino

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.

Tobacco Cultivation in Lama. Bandarban

Jeeno Thitikul wins HONDA LPGA Thailand 2026 in Chonburi

Photo illustration in China

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The celebration was meant to chase away evil spirits and bring prosperity and happiness for the new year. The dragon symbolizes power and nobility, while the lion brings good luck and prosperity. The Chinese New Year is based on the Chinese zodiac.

SKA Saint Petersburg Vs CSKA Moscow in Saint Petersburg

Britain First a far right group marched through Manchester city centre. Anti facist groups formed counter protests along the route with some individuals having to be removed from sitting in the road. Police struggled to keep the opposing groups apart. Paul Golding the leader of Britain First made a speech at the Castle field bowl and intoduced far right speakers and acts including right wing singer 'John Bull'.Britain First demanded remigration of immigrants. Britain First supporters carried Union Jack flags and shouted abuse at the counter protesters who included members from Stand Up to Racism. Manchester UK Picture: garyrobertsphotography

For the reason of the Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) a lion dance group performed at shops and restaurants to bring good luck, fortune, and prosperity while driving away evil spirits. The performance involves the lion eating greens (lettuce/cabbage) and red envelopes (hongbao) offered by business owners.

ATP Qatar Exxonmobil Open 2026 tennis tournament in Doha

Figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics – Women's singles

Members of the Finnish queer punk band The Friends of Dorothy, during a free concert at the Cloister of Sor Juana in Mexico City, sang a cappella, challenging norms and celebrating diversity.

Demonstration was held in Callao Square by Iranians residing in Madrid. They demand an end to the Islamist theocracy of the ayatollahs.

LaLiga EA Sports; Osasuna Vs Real Madrid in Spain

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 Nominees' Party in London, UK

Frecciarossa Final Eight 2026 Semi-Final match: Brescia Vs Milano in Turin, Italy

Protest against Iranian regime in London, UK

PAX Aus 2025 Gaming Expo

Protest to mark the 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in London, UKProtest to mark the 4th anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in London, UK

A gathering organized through social media at Puerta del Sol in Madrid for therians. Therians are people who identify, on a psychological or spiritual level, with a non-human animal. It is a social and cultural phenomenon that does not involve a physical transformation or the belief of possessing a different body, but rather an internal experience of identity.

Performers in traditional lion costumes took part in a lion dance performance during the Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown, London. Accompanied by drumming and cymbals, the lions visited shop entrances where business owners hung lettuce above the doors as part of the traditional ritual. The lion leapt to grab the lettuce before spitting it out to symbolically scatter good fortune, blessings and prosperity to the businesses and gathered crowds, marking the start of the Lunar New Year festivities.

Iranian diaspora march through London with 300 metre flag in protest against Tehran government

Youth march in memory of Quentin Deranque against political violence in Rome

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Figure Skating Women Single Skating - Free Skating

Lunar New Year in London, UK

Hundreds of people gathered to counter-protest Britain First. Ex-leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, joined Stand Up To Racism and Trade Unions in a show of solidarity that the city will not tolerate Paul Golding's anti-migration marches.

In city of Diyarbakir in Turkey, members of the 'Amed Network Against Violence' and the 'Dicle Amed Women's Platform' protested the killing of six women by men in Turkey within 24 hours with a press statement.

Storks fly back over a rice field during sunset in Nakhon Sawan province, north of Bangkok

Masquerade festival in Madrid, Spain

In the city of Diyarbakir in Turkey, hundreds of people participated in a march and press conference led by the Democratic Institutions Platform, demanding that the Kurdish language to be officially recognized and used as a language of education. The demonstration organized for International Mother Language Day on February 21 was also supported by the Peoples' Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party) and the Democratic Regions Party (DBP).

Mu Guiying takes Command is one of the classic repertoires of the traditional Bangzi Opera. During the Spring festival holiday, various folk opera performances are held to celebrate the Chinese New Year.