A look at the best news photos from around the world.
February 21, 2025

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A boy sells snacks as residents queue with their water jars to collect water from a water point in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo. (Photo by Luis TATO / AFP)

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An image depicting Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth Group chief executive Brian Thompson, is shown on a vehicle on the day Mangione is expected to attend a hearing murder and terrorism charges in New York City. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

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Protesters attend a demonstration against President Prabowo Subianto's government, calling for various demands including reviews of government budget cuts and the free nutritious meal program for schools, in Jakarta. (Photo by Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP)

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Robots from Booster Robotics play football during the Global Developer Conference, organized by the Shanghai AI Industry Association, in Shanghai. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)