Photos: South Sudan troops and rebels in battle that killed American journalist
Twenty-six-year-old American freelance journalist Christopher Allen was shot dead as he reported on the fight.
Harvey didn't only hit Houston: Cities on Texas-Louisiana border also underwater
The Texas-Louisiana border bore the brunt of Harvey's second coming, this time as a tropical depression.
Hajj 2017: Incredible aerial photos of two million Muslim pilgrims on Mount Arafat near Mecca
Two million Muslims from around the world gathered at Mount Arafat on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca.
Photos: Burning Man 2017 lives up to its name as festival is hit by wildfire and heatwave
This year's Burning Man festival in the middle of the Black Rock Desert of Nevada is expected to be the hottest ever.
Rarely seen images of Princess Diana, and the stories behind them
Princess Diana was the most photographed woman in the world, yet some images of her have rarely been seen.
Stranded in no man's land: Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar turned away by Bangladesh
"Myanmar doesn't distinguish between the terrorists and civilians. They are hunting all the Rohingya."
Hurricane Harvey photos: Unimaginable flooding in Houston – and there's more on the way
Harvey has dumped 15 trillion gallons (56 trillion litres) of rain on the Houston area, with another five trillion gallons to come.
Notting Hill Carnival 2017: Two glorious days in 40 colourful photos
The sounds of steel bands made London feel more exotic for a couple of days. Even the weather this year was tropical.
India: Deadly riots in Panchkula after 'godman' Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh found guilty of rape
Cult leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was found guilty of raping two followers in a case dating back to 2002.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2017 photos: Hindu festival in honour of elephant-headed deity
The son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha is depicted as having an elephant's head and a man's body, usually with four arms.
Berlin has been invaded ... by Louisiana swamp crayfish
Berlin's huge Tiergarten park is crawling with a species of crayfish native to America's Deep South.
The Life Of Diana, Princess Of Wales In 100 Photographs
Her life was lived in the spotlight, soundtracked by the click and whirr of a million cameras.
Magazine covers link Donald Trump to Nazis or Ku Klux Klan
The latest issue of Time Magazine, The Economist, The New Yorker, Stern and Der Spiegel all reference Trump's handling of Charlottesville.
Spying on Moscow: Drone photography of the Russian capital
Russian photographer Denis Esakov presents Moscow from a different perspective – from above.
Latest photos of the devastation wreaked by Typhoon Hato in Macau, Hong Kong and China
Macau has been devastated by Typhoon Hato – the most powerful storm to hit the territory in half a century.
Photos: Balkans exodus turns Serbian villages into abandoned ghost towns
People are abandoning their villages and moving to cities, leaving only the elderly behind in crumbling houses.
Angola election 2017: President of 38 years expected to win and hand reins to chosen successor
Jose Eduardo dos Santos, Africa's second-longest-ruling leader, will hand power to the election winner, expected to be Joao Lourenco of MPLA.
Photos and video of Typhoon Hato slamming into Hong Kong with maximum force
Typhoon Hato, a maximum category 10 storm, slammed into Hong Kong with winds of up to 155 kmh (95 mph).
Ischia earthquake: Three brothers rescued from rubble on tourist island
The popular Italian tourist island of Ischia off the coast of Naples was hit by an earthquake, killing at least two people and injuring dozens.
In pictures: Pet owners in China turn to acupuncture for cats and dogs
Warning: Some of these images appear to show animals in distress, and may be upsetting.
Inside Big Ben: Why the iconic bell needs to be silenced for four years
The Elizabeth Tower, completed in 1859, is showing its age. The masonry is chipped and crumbling, and the clock faces are disintegrating.
Photos: Worst monsoon floods for a decade in India, Nepal and Bangladesh
The worst monsoon floods in a decade have killed more than 800 people and displaced over a million across India, Nepal and Bangladesh.
Eclipse mania grips the US for coast-to-coast total solar eclipse
Millions of Americans armed with protective glasses have staked out their positions for what should be the most observed and photographed eclipse in history.
Sir Bruce Forsyth dies at 89: Life of much-loved entertainer in pictures
Sir Bruce Forsyth, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers, has died at the age of 89. IBTimes UK looks back at his life and career in pictures.
Philippines demands justice for Kian as 17-year-old boy shot dead in Duterte's war on drugs
Police are under pressure to explain the circumstances surrounding the death of high-school student Kian Loyd Delos Santos.
Philippines police kill 60 people in three days in Duterte's deadly war on drugs [Graphic images]
The 60 deaths mark the deadliest period of the crackdown that has killed thousands since Duterte took office over a year ago.
Sierra Leone mudslide photos: Mass burials begin as health crisis looms
Around 400 bodies have been recovered so far, but the death toll is expected to rise as an estimated 500 are still missing.
Palio di Siena: Photos of bareback horse race in medieval Italian city
The Palio di Siena has been held in the Piazza del Campo in the centre of the medieval town, twice a year, almost without fail since 1656.
From Pokémon to pussyhats: The 2017 Beazley Designs of the Year shortlist
Nominees include a wheelchair that can climb stairs, the world's first translating earpiece, ink made from air pollution, and a robot that carries your stuff while rolling along behind you like R2-D2.
Inside the US Army's top secret chemical and biological weapons testing facility
In the middle of the Utah desert lies a US Army facility that tests chemical and biological weapons such as sarin and anthrax.