Week in pictures: 18-24 February
From backstage antics at London Fashion Week to Ed Sheeran and Stormzy at the Brit Awards - here are the images of the last seven days

SATURDAY, JAPAN: Worshippers brave freezing temperatures at Saidaiji Temple in Okayama to fight for lucky charms during the Hadaka Matsuri festival









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