The week's best photos
A splash of color, a robotic lion, and more

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, China
A thrush holds a berry in its beak in Tallinn, Estonia
A Hindu priest takes part in the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves, Malaysia
Kendrick Lamar performs during the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans, Louisiana
Cyclists compete during the Tour of Oman road race in Oman
A biologist holds a yellow-spotted river turtle in Beruri, Brazil
A robot dog is dressed in a lion costume during the Lantern Festival in Jinan, China
A man walks past ruins holding a colorful umbrella in Gaza City, Palestine
Giant schnauzer Monty is crowned Best In Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York
Steel rods are seen outside of a metal fabrication plant in Seoul, South Korea
A boy trains a pigeon in Manila, Philippines
Buddhist monks pray at the Wat Phra Dhammakaya temple in Pathum Thani, Thailand
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.

Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
Anahi Valenzuela has worked as an editorial assistant at The Week since 2022, where she assists with magazine content and covers the week's best photos. She started her career as a media producer at The Daily Californian and a writer for College Magazine.
-
The week's best photos
In Pictures A playful game, a hot step, and more
-
The week's best photos
In Pictures A sea of kites, a game of sand hockey, and more
-
The week's best photos
In Pictures A botanical trap, a pair of puppies, and more
-
The week's best photos
In Pictures A leaning palace, massive waves, and more
-
The week's best photos
In Pictures A fiery cocktail, deathly fashion, and more
-
The week's best photos
In Pictures A smelly standoff, a colorful cloud, and more
-
The week's best photos
Feature A stylish cat, a man pulling a train, and more
-
The week's best photos
In Pictures Rio’s dirtiest party, a pancake-flipping race, and more