Former prince Andrew is arrested on his 66th birthday and questioned on suspicion of misconduct by police investigating his dealings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein; millions usher in the Chinese New Year; and Muslims begin their month of fasting – these and more pictures from around the world in this week’s selection.
FEB 19
Mr Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaving Aylsham police station on the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, with links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
PHOTO: REUTERS
FEB 22
A lion from the NUS Lion Dance troupe interacting with visitors at the Istana’s open house during a Chinese New Year cai qing (plucking of greens) performance.
ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
FEB 17
Lion dance performers leaping through the air during celebrations at Dongyue Temple in Beijing, China, on the first day of Chinese New Year.
PHOTO: REUTERS
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Palestinians gathering for a mass iftar (breaking of fast), organised by the Turkish IHH Foundation, amid the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City.
PHOTO: AFP
FEB 19
News reports flashing on public screens after a court sentenced former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison following a guilty verdict in his insurrection case in Seoul.
PHOTO: REUTERS
FEB 19
An angry supporter of former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol striking a camera with a flagpole as supporters watch a live stream of Yoon’s trial over his insurrection charges near the Seoul Central District Court.
PHOTO: AFP
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front row, centre) and members of her new Cabinet posing for a group photo in Tokyo, Japan.
PHOTO: REUTERS
FEB 18
People viewing 600mm calibre multiple rocket launchers during a presentation ceremony of the weapons at the Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea in Pyongyang, North Korea.
PHOTO: REUTERS
FEB 22
Chinese-American freestyle skier Eileen Gu warming up before the women’s freeski halfpipe final at the Milano-Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park. She went on to win the gold medal for the event.
PHOTO: AFP
FEB 17
American civil rights activist Jesse Jackson greeting well-wishers at a voter registration drive event outside the Brooklyn Museum on Sept 3, 1984. Reverend Jackson, one of America’s most influential African-American figures, died today at 84.
PHOTO: NYTIMES
FEB 18
Set against lush greenery and rustic stables, the Bukit Timah Saddle Club has become an alternative Chinese New Year backdrop for families seeking something beyond the traditional studio portrait.
ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Produced by: Stephanie Yeow and Yu Sheng Sin
