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The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors
February 18, 2026 — 9:00am
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Niina Petrokina of Estonia competes during the women’s short program figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.Credit:Bernat Armangue/AP
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Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 Chumba Casino Toyota, and son, Beau Reddick celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Credit:James Gilbert/Getty Images
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Portrait of a local woman during the Women’s Afro-Mexican Carnival of Alto Tio Diego on February 15, 2026 in Alto Tio Diego, Mexico. Alto Tio Diego is a small town near the State capital Xalapa where every year inhabitants celebrate their traditional carnival. Women of the town demanded a special day for them to parade and few years ago, they started to do it by walking through the streets wearing traditional costumes and masks (mostly of animals) but the attires have evolved to more modern characters. Credit:Hector AD Quintanar/Getty Images
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Florence Welch of ‘Florence And The Machine’ performs onstage during a concert at The O2 Arena on February 16, 2026 in London, England. Credit:Lillie Eiger/ HFG Management via Getty Images
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A carnival float shows US President Donald Trump dancing provocatively with Miss Liberty under the slogan “Stormy Donald,” during the annual Rose Monday parade on February 16, 2026 in Mainz, Germany. Rose Monday is the highlight of Carnival season, especially in western Germany, where parade float designers are famous for often searing and irreverent depictions of German and foreign politicians.Credit:Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images
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A handler positions a Salers Bulls for a photograph after it was sold at Stirling Bull sales on February 16, 2026 in Stirling, Scotland. The auctions here at the Stirling Agricultural Centre are a prestigious showcase of pedigree bulls and heifers from leading UK herds, with some fetching a five-figure mark, attracting top breeders in the industry. Credit:Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Queen of Drums Evelyn Bastos of Estação Primeira de Mangueira performs during 2026 Carnival parades at Sapucai Sambodrome on February 16, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Credit:Wagner Meier/Getty Images
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Team China compete in the Men’s Curling on day eleven of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on February 17, 2026 in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Credit:Julian Finney/Getty Images
