Best photos of the day: 7 May 2014.
The Wrecking Ball singer's extravaganza opened at the O2 in London in cartoonishly vulgar fashion.
The Sultan of Brunei's lavish lifestyle and his strict sharia law.
At least 350 people have been confirmed dead, while more than 2,000 people are thought to be missing.
Best photos of the day: 6 May 2014.
In pictures: the stars who got it right – and wrong – at the Met Gala.
The booze and the boos: images from the UK Independence Party campaign trail.
Clashes have erupted in Istanbul as May Day demonstrators tried to march to Taksim Square.
Best photos of the day: 1 May 2014.
Legend has it that on Walpurgisnacht, or May Eve, witches fly their broomsticks to meet the devil.
Mystery separatists pose for portraits inside seized regional government building in Donetsk.
The Who Frame Roger Rabbit star has died aged 71 after a bout of pneumonia.
The heavily fortified islands of Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong, closer to Pyongyang than Seoul.
A huge fight breaks out as ultra-nationalist protestors clash with Maidan self-defence units.
Best photos of the day: 30 April 2014.
Momir Bojic, 71, created the bespoke Volkswagen using over 50,000 pieces of oak.
Militants in eastern Ukraine city smash their way into regional government building
Pupils return to Corpus Christi Catholic College the day after Ann Maguire, 61, was fatally stabbed.
The signing of a deal giving the US military greater access to bases in the Philippines has led to protests.
Best photos of the day: 29 April 2014.
For a second day, tornadoes flattened homes and businesses in Alabama and Mississippi.
Servando 'La Tuta' Gomez, last remaining fugitive from drug gang, hunted down in caves outside Arteaga
Rebels building own mortars, rocket launchers and armoured vehicles in struggle against Syrian army
Best photos of the day: 28 April 2014.
Oh Kim, let us adore him.
Best photos of the day: 25 April 2014
Solemn memorial events around the world mark Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day.
Essential life lesson for baby bear at Russian zoo does not come naturally
The Duchess of Cambridge's dresses, the Duke's sporting challenges and Prince George's first official engagement.
Ukrainian government troops moved against pro-Russia forces in the east of the country, killing up to five of them.