Rio 2016 Olympics: Chinese weightlifters prepare for games at Beijing national sports centre
Winning a spot on China's Olympic weightlifting squad can be more difficult than the Olympics itself
Paris Plages: Security levels are high at artificial beach following terror attack in Nice
The numbers of soldiers and police officers have increased, guarding monuments and busy areas.
British public enjoy summer heatwave on hottest day of the year
The best photos of the people of Britain basking in sunshine and temperatures of up to 34C.
Swan Upping: Annual census of Queen's royal birds takes place on the River Thames
Led by the royal Swan Marker, the boats embark on a five day journey from Sunbury to Abingdon.
Turkey: Aftermath of failed coup attempt to overthrow Recep Tayyip Erdogan in photos
Erdogan supporters have held rallies across the country in favour of Turkish president.
Nice attack: Mourners across the world pay their respects to victims of Bastille Day tragedy
At least 84 people have been killed, including 12 children, while 18 are in a critical condition
African migrants hoping to reach US wait in makeshift camp at the Costa Rica-Nicaragua border
Refugee camp is located in Penas Blancas on the official border crossing into Costa Rica.
Venezuela: Army controls huge queues of people waiting to buy food and basic necessities
President Nicholas Maduro has instructed the armed forces to monitor long queues in case violence erupts.
Attack in Nice: Shocking images capture scenes of carnage on French Riviera
At least 84 people have been killed after truck ploughs into crowd watching fireworks display to mark Bastille day.
Pink Pistols: Thousands join LGBT gun club after Orlando shootings
One day after the massacre, the number of Pink Pistols members more than doubled.
Theresa May's first day as British prime minister, in pictures
Former home secretary is Britain's second female head of government after Margaret Thatcher
In pictures: David Cameron's final day at Downing Street as prime minister of UK
Cameron addressed his final Prime Minister's Question Time before handing over to Theresa May.
Philippines celebrates victory in South China Sea dispute but China rejects The Hague's decision
China was criticised for 'harming' coral reef ecosystems and interfering with traditional fishing rights.
Russian Orthodox priest starts around-the-world adventure in giant hot air balloon
Adventurer Fedor Konyukhov wants to beat Steve Fossett's record of 13 and a half days.
Kashmir violence: Angry protesters clash with police after death of rebel leader Burhan Wani
Wani was shot dead by security forces on 8 July, along with two other militants.
Venezuela opens Colombia border briefly to allow people to buy food and medicine
Queues of people were filing over the Simon Bolivar bridge to reach neighbouring country.
Royal International Air Tattoo: Prince William and Kate Middleton take Prince George to his first air show
Kate will also attend the airshow stages official celebrations, marking the Air Cadets 75th anniversary.
Black Lives Matter protests take place across the US following police shootings
Philando Castile and Alton Sterling were shot by white policemen within days of each other.
Caracal Battalion: Photos of mixed-gender Israeli combat unit training along Egyptian border
Caracal was formed in the year 2000, following a demand for an intensive combat unit for girls.
Hampton Court Flower Show 2016: Colourful photos of the world's largest annual horticultural event
Orchids, Bonsai and a butterfly dome, here are some of the photo highlights so far.
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 2016: Joey Chestnut reclaims 4th of July crown with 70 franks in 10 minutes
Having begun in 1916 on Coney Island, the contest marks its 100-year anniversary this year.
Baghdad bombing photos: Death toll expected to rise as rescue teams search charred wreckage
Numbers rise as bodies are recovered from the rubble inside the shopping centre, while 35 people remain missing.
Union jacks, pint glasses and Bob Geldof hand gestures: The best and worst of Nigel Farage in photos
Outspoken politician claims he wants his life back following EU referendum.
World Bodypainting Festival 2016: Artists' spectacular transformations with paint and UV lights
Colourful festival allows artists and amateurs to express themselves with their body art skills.
Battle of the Somme centenary: Guests and royals attend tribute to historic offensive of 1916
Ceremony in remembrance of the fallen of the bloody offensive of 1916 held at Thiepval Memorial in France.
IKEA Museum: A stylish time capsule of iconic furniture spanning more than 70 years
From the KLIPPAN sofa to getting meatballs at the canteen – here are the best photos from the exhibition.
Battle of the Somme 100th anniversary: Photos of memorial service at London's Westminster Abbey
Remembrance services held across UK and France to mark centenary of historic First World War battle.
Mongolia elections: President Tsakhia Elbegdorj encourages citizens to vote amid economic slowdown
Country has one of the youngest populations on the planet.
Queen Elizabeth II visits Northern Ireland on first official engagement since EU referendum
Monarch had separate meetings with First Minister Arlene Foster and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
Israel: Masked Palestinians dressed in plastic bags clash with police at sacred mosque
The unrest has led to renewed calls for peace talks, which last broke down more than two years ago.
