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16 taxis torched overnight, and more from around the world

16 taxis torched overnight, and more from around the world
British supermodel Naomi Campbell arrives to meet with Thai prime minister at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, 10 February 2025. Campbell has been invited by former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to visit Thailand to advise on how to train Thais to become world class top models, as part of the government's campaign to promote soft power, according to the former prime minister. EPA-EFE/RUNGROJ YONGRIT
Moving, tragic, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... This is a selection of images from our planet, over the past week.

16 mini bus taxis were torched at Nyanga Taxi Rank on February 10, 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa. It is reported that Cape Town Fire and Rescue Services responded to the fire after 10 on Sunday night, and managed to get the fire out before midnight. The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage. (Photo by Gallo Images/Brenton Geach)



John Hlophe (uMkhonto weSizwe Party chief whip) addresses the media outside the Cape Town Central Police station on February 10, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa. The MK Party laid charges of treason against AfriForum for allegedly misleading US President Donald Trump on the issue of the Land Expropriation Act. (Photo by Gallo Images/ER Lombard)



A Kashmiri woman reacts in front of her damaged house following a fire in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 10 February 2025. The fire, which reported no casualties, left at least five residential houses destroyed, according to officials. EPA-EFE/FAROOQ KHAN



Kashmiri people inspect damaged houses following a fire in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 10 February 2025. The fire, which reported no casualties, left at least five residential houses destroyed, according to officials. EPA-EFE/FAROOQ KHAN



Iranians burn a structure with a poster of US billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk during a rally to mark the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, 10 February 2025. Iran celebrates the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, in which the monarchy system was toppled and replaced by the Islamic Republic of Iran, with Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini serving as its first Supreme Leader. EPA-EFE/ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH



An activist holds a placard during a demonstration for the decriminalization of abortion in Berlin, Germany, 10 February 2025. German activists are pushing for reforms to remove legal barriers for women seeking abortions. Under German law, abortion is illegal but is tolerated in practice for women who are up to 12 weeks pregnant. EPA-EFE/HANNIBAL HANSCHKE



A protester holds a poster of Chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party Friedrich Merz during a rally outside the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party's headquarters in Berlin, Germany, 09 February 2025. The protest was organized against the CDU cooperation with far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD), after the CDU's motion in the German parliament won a majority with the help of AfD votes. EPA-EFE/FILIP SINGER



People walk past a woman sitting on the steps of the Belorussky railway station in Moscow, Russia, 10 February 2025. EPA-EFE/YURI KOCHETKOV



British farmers gridlock Whitehall with their tractors during a protest over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules, in London, Britain, 10 February 2025. British farmers demand a reversal of the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules announced in the October 2024 budget by the Labour government, which will introduce new taxes on farms worth more than 1 million GBP that would apply from April 2026. EPA-EFE/TOLGA AKMEN



Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)



Italian street artist Andrea Salustri performs with fire-pots during the show 'Demain, c'est ici' (Tomorrow is here) at the Festival Antigel in Geneva, Switzerland, 08 February 2025. Festival Antigel is a cross-genre festival, with the 15th edition taking place from 06 February to 01 March 2025 in Geneva. EPA-EFE/SALVATORE DI NOLFI



A Sri Lankan artist perfroms during a ceremony part of the Pakistan Navy's 9th Multinational Exercise AMAN-25 for Peace, in Karachi, Pakistan, 09 February 2025. The Pakistani Navy is hosting the 9th Aman multinational naval exercise from 07 to 11 February under the theme 'Secure Seas; Prosperous Future', with the participation of 60 countries and over 4,000 personnel. EPA-EFE/SHAHZAIB AKBER



Sri Lankan artists perfrom during a ceremony part of the Pakistan Navy's 9th Multinational Exercise AMAN-25 for Peace, in Karachi, Pakistan, 09 February 2025. The Pakistani Navy is hosting the 9th Aman multinational naval exercise from 07 to 11 February under the theme 'Secure Seas; Prosperous Future', with the participation of 60 countries and over 4,000 personnel. EPA-EFE/SHAHZAIB AKBER



People take photos next to various lighting design installations during the Taipei Lantern Festival in Taipei, Taiwan, 10 February 2025. The Taipei Lantern Festival is an annual event held in the capital city of Taiwan and is traditionally celebrated to mark the end of the Lunar New Year festivities. In Taipei, the festival is celebrated with grandeur and includes a mix of traditional and modern elements. EPA-EFE/RITCHIE B. TONGO



Bulgarian Orthodox faithfuls light candles attached to jars of honey during a holy mass for the 'sanctification of honey' at the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Church in the town of Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria, 10 February 2025. Honey and beehives are sanctified by performing rituals for health and prosperity. On St. Haralambos' Day, who according to tradition is the lord of all illnesses, sick or blind people go to church and pray for healing. Housework is strictly forbidden on that day over fears of any illness, with women being only allowed to bake traditional bread for the occasion. The honey is then consecrated at the local church and then all the bread is coated with that honey. The rest of it will be kept as a remedy at home. EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV



Highland cattle are prepared for the 134th annual spring show and sale on February 09, 2025 in Oban, Scotland. The Highland Cattle Show and Sale is held over two days and is open to all highland breed enthusiasts, attracting many buyers from across Europe and North America. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)



Mounted horses stand during a ceremony marking the achievement of full operational capability of NATO’s Central European Multinational Division Command (HQ MND-C) in Szekesfehervar, 10 February 2025. EPA-EFE/Tamas Vasvari



British supermodel Naomi Campbell arrives to meet with Thai prime minister at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, 10 February 2025. Campbell has been invited by former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to visit Thailand to advise on how to train Thais to become world class top models, as part of the government's campaign to promote soft power, according to the former prime minister. EPA-EFE/RUNGROJ YONGRIT. DM

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