A reveller from Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school performs during the second night of the carnival parade at the Sambadrome, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil February 21, 2023. REUTERS / Ricardo Moraes TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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Today's best photos: from Rio Carnival fever to cherry trees in Japan

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The National

February 21, 2023

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Updated: February 21, 2023, 5:17 PM