Beaches on Greek island covered in thick black oil after sinking of tanker
The 45-year-old Agia Zoni II sank while anchored off the coast of the island of Salamina (also known as Salamis), close to Greece's main port of Piraeus.
DSEi 2017 in pictures: World's biggest arms trade fair opens in London
More than 1,600 exhibitors from over 40 countries are displaying their latest weapons and defence systems at Defence & Security Equipment international (DSEi).
Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 photos: Road-legal F1 car, record-setting Bugatti Chiron and more
IBTimes UK looks at some of the hottest new cars and wackiest concept vehicles at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Hurricane Irma: What are the British, French and Dutch governments doing to help?
Britain's Defence Minister Michael Fallon said his government's effort was "as good as anybody else's". But is it?
First look at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 finalists
A snarling tiger cub, playful brown bears and a tiny seahorse clinging to a cotton bud are among the beautiful photos on this year's shortlist.
Catalan pro-independence Estelada flags turn Barcelona streets into rivers of red and yellow
Hundreds of thousands of people carrying Esteladas, Catalan pro-independence flags, march through Barcelona on Catalonia's National Day (the 'Diada').
Cloud Chamber: House of Cards actor's New York street photography
Dan Ziskie's first book, Cloud Chamber, features photographs taken on the streets of Manhattan between 2013 and 2016.
Mexico earthquake: Photos of flattened town of Juchitan de Zaragoza in Oaxaca state
At least 91 people were killed by the massive earthquake that struck off the coast of southern Mexico on Thursday (7 September).
In pictures: Hurricane Irma weakens, but carves path of destruction through Florida
With communication cut to some of the Florida Keys, many are holding their breath for what daylight might reveal.
Photos: Cubans wade through flooded streets after Hurricane Irma swamped Havana
Seawater penetrated as much as half a kilometre (one-third of a mile) inland in places.
Latest photos from Caribbean island of Saint Martin show incredible power of Hurricane Irma
Irma's winds of around 175mph (290kph) tore down trees, and flattened homes, schools and hotels, destroying some of the world's most exclusive tourist resorts.
Hurricane Irma heads straight for Florida after leaving devastation across the Caribbean
Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in a century, is heading directly towards Florida after it lashed the Caribbean.
Getty Images awards five photojournalists $10,000 grant to pursue projects
The five winning projects cover a wide range of topics, from the deepening crisis in Venezuela to sperm smuggling in Gaza.
Hurricane Irma: Aerial photos show scale of destruction in Sint Maarten
Smashed hotels, boats tossed into piles, and flooded streets and homes on Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin.
Mass wedding at 'Moonies' church in South Korea sees 4,000 couples tie the knot [Photo report]
Perhaps surprisingly, these weddings have a far higher success rate than traditional love marriages, with lower divorce rates.
Hurricane Irma: First pictures and videos of trail of devastation in the Caribbean
The category 5 storm has killed several people and washed away homes across the Caribbean islands.
Rohingya refugee crisis: UN Secretary-General warns of ethnic cleansing in Myanmar
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned of possible ethnic cleansing and a "humanitarian catastrophe" in Myanmar's Rakhine state.
'May God protect us all': Braced for Hurricane Irma, most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane ever
Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history, barrels across the Caribbean en route to Florida.
Weather Photographer of the Year 2017: See the 48 stunning images that made the shortlist
The best photographs from around the world of phenomena like clouds, lightning, rain, fog or snow, and the impact of weather on mankind.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2017 photos: Hindus across India immerse idols of elephant-headed god of prosperity
Idols of the elephant-headed god, Lord Ganesha – large and small – are carried through the streets and immersed in bodies of water.
Brexit makes Englishman in Germany turn his house into Little Britain
Gary Blackburn has transformed his home with red telephone boxes, life-sized models of the Queen (and her corgis) and a tank.
The Last Testament by Jonas Bendiksen: Meet seven men who believe they are the Messiah
Norwegian photographer Jonas Bendiksen has travelled the world tracking down men who claim to be the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Who are the Rohingya and why are they desperate to flee Myanmar?
The Rohingya are effectively stateless. Neither Bangladesh nor Myanmar recognises them as citizens. They live in apartheid-like conditions.
Revealed: Winners of Saatchi Gallery and Huawei #SelfExpression competition
Paola Ismene from Mexico, whose entry Daydream in Blue was chosen from among more than 9,000 entries, will be awarded a solo exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery.
Latest Marawi photos: 'Women and children fighting with Isis-backed rebels' in Philippines
Philippine troops fighting Isis-linked Islamist insurgents in the city of Marawi say they have encountered armed resistance from women and children.
Photos: Firefighters tackle La Tuna fire, biggest wildfire in Los Angeles history
Wildfires have raged across the US West, forcing thousands to flee their homes during a sweltering, smoke-shrouded holiday weekend of record heat.
Thousands of Rohingya Muslims flee Myanmar violence into Bangladesh in monsoon conditions
Among new arrivals, about 16,000 are school-age children and more than 5,000 are under the age of five, aid workers say.
Burning Man 2017 continues and ends as normal after horrific fire death [GRAPHIC IMAGES]
Aaron Joel Mitchell, 41, died after breaking through layers of security and running into the flames as the event's titular effigy burned.
Burning Man 2017: Surrealist photos, 360-degree views and livestream
Photos of Burning Man's art installations, temples and mutant vehicles in desert dust storms look like surrealist paintings by Salvador Dali.
Eid Mubarak! Images of Muslims around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha
IBTimes UK looks at how Eid al-Adha is celebrated around the world, from going home on an overcrowded Bangladesh train, to selecting a sheep and getting it home.
