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A colorful ‘flour war’ in Greece marks the start of Lent, in photos

By The Associated Press

GALAXIDI, Greece (AP) — Residents and visitors in the Greek seaside town of Galaxidi joyfully throw bags of dyed flour at each other, erupting into a chaotic “flour war.” The event marks the end of carnival festivities and the start of Lent.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Viral phenomenon in Argentina has young people identifying themselves as animals

By The Associated Press
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — On a recent Sunday, a Buenos Aires plaza transformed into a makeshift wilderness for an unusual group of teenagers. Sofía, wearing a lifelike beagle mask, ran across the grass on all fours. Nearby, 15-year-old Aguara leapt through the air, clearing an obstacle course while imitating the precise movements of a Belgian breed dog. Others dressed as cats and foxes perched in the branches of trees, keeping their distance from curious onlookers. It was the latest gathering of “therians,” individuals who say they identify mentally, spiritually or psychologically with non-human animals. The trend has taken over Argentine social media over the past few months, gaining traction on platforms like TikTok, where the hashtag #therian has surpassed 2 million posts, with Argentina leading all other Latin American countries in engagement. The surge has drawn the attention of influencers and media outlets alike, sparking reactions that range from laughter and bewilderment to outright anger. And as the movement gains traction, psychologists are stepping in to analyze the phenomenon and its place in public discourse.
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