Nikola-Lenivets, Russia

One of the traditions of the Butter Week celebrations is burning wood sculptures – in this case, it’s Nikolay Polissky’s giant wood installation.

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Luzon, Spain

A group of people called ‘Mascaritas’ and a devil that carries bull horns, are getting ready for a carnival celebration.

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Douma, Syria

A Syrian civil defense volunteer saved a wounded girl after a reported government airstrike took place downtown.

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Chennai, India

Hindu men and adolescents have their bodies pierced with lemons for a processions that marks Shivratri.

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Sepang, Malaysia

A hazmat team is checking the KLIA2 airport terminal. Here, Kim Jong-nam, the half brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, was killed with a deadly chemical.

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Lahti, Finland

Judges are watching Hannu Manninen’s performance as part of the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships.

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Sao Paulo, Brazil

A member of the Imperio de Casa Verde samba school is dancing at the carnival parade of Sambadrome.

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Hemmingford, Canada

A Colombian family is being detained by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police after they tried to illegally cross the border nearby Quebec.

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Paraty, Brazil

Two friends toast their beer as they enjoy swimming in mud as part of the Bloco da Lama carnival party.

Photo: Mauro Pimente/AP

Santa Monica, US

Kate Beckinsale is having her hair adjusted for photos at the 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Photo: Danny Moloshok/Reuters