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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei 2

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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US: “THANK U TRUMP” Banner Flies Over Los Angeles Celebrations After Khamenei’s Death

Many people across the U.S. rallied to celebrate the death of Ali Khamenei, with gatherings in cities from Boston to Los Angeles. On Sunday, March 1, in L.A. police closed streets near a federal building for the large crowds. Demonstrators waved flags while a plane flew overhead, trailing a banner that said, 'THANK U TRUMP,' in support of the recent strikes.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 6

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 4

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 5

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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US: New Orleans Celebrates Mardi Gras Climax With Vibrant Parades

New Orleans celebrated the climax of Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 17, with vibrant parades across the city marking the final day of festivities before Ash Wednesday, concluding the Carnival season with a grand display of music and culture.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 3

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Philippines: Fireworks Light Up Manila for Lunar New Year

Fireworks lit up the skies across parts of Manila on Monday, February 16 as communities welcomed the Lunar New Year with vibrant celebrations. This video shows fireworks in Makati.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 2

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Orthodox Epiphany Celebrations - Kazakhstan

A man bathes in the icy water during the Orthodox Epiphany celebrations in Almaty, Kazakhstan, January 19, 2026. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Orthodox Epiphany Celebrations - Kazakhstan

A woman bathes in the icy water during the Orthodox Epiphany celebrations in Almaty, Kazakhstan, January 19, 2026. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Orthodox Epiphany Celebrations - Kazakhstan

A man bathes in the icy water during the Orthodox Epiphany celebrations in Almaty, Kazakhstan, January 19, 2026. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Orthodox Epiphany Celebrations - Kazakhstan

A man bathes in the icy water during the Orthodox Epiphany celebrations in Almaty, Kazakhstan, January 19, 2026. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Orthodox Epiphany Celebrations - Kazakhstan

A woman prepares to bath in the icy water during the Orthodox Epiphany celebrations in Almaty, Kazakhstan, January 19, 2026. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Government Forces Advance in Raqqa - Syria

In Al Tabqah, Syria on January 18, 2026, a convoy of Syrian Government forces deploys throughout the city following the withdrawal of SDF forces. Local civilians are seen gathering in the streets to welcome the troops with celebrations, marking the return of government control to this strategic city in northeast Syria.

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Syrian Government Forces Advance in Raqqa - Syria

In Al Tabqah, Syria on January 18, 2026, a convoy of Syrian Government forces deploys throughout the city following the withdrawal of SDF forces. Local civilians are seen gathering in the streets to welcome the troops with celebrations, marking the return of government control to this strategic city in northeast Syria.

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Syrian Government Forces Advance in Raqqa - Syria

In Al Tabqah, Syria on January 18, 2026, a convoy of Syrian Government forces deploys throughout the city following the withdrawal of SDF forces. Local civilians are seen gathering in the streets to welcome the troops with celebrations, marking the return of government control to this strategic city in northeast Syria.

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Morocco Victory Policing - Paris

olice officers of the French national police carry out a law enforcement operation on the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France, during celebrations following Morocco’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final, in the night from January 14 to January 15, 2026. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM