Israeli forces remove illegal settlers from West Bank outpost of Amona
The outpost was the scene of violent clashes between settlers and police on 1 February 2006, 11 years ago to the day.
Mirna Pavlovic's haunting photos of abandoned villas and palaces
Shadows of a decadent and prosperous Europe still visible throughout continent.
Bizarre scenes at a scary carnival in the Basque region of Spain
Spain is home to more strange festivals than any other European country, but this one must surely be the weirdest.
The Forbidden City: Inside an abandoned Soviet Army base in Germany
Known as The Forbidden City, the base in Wünsdorf was home to tens of thousands of Red Army soldiers from 1945 until 1994 and the end of the Cold War.
Thousands brave mud, fire and electric shocks in last ever Tough Guy
Competitors faced 250 obstacles, including a 40ft vertical wall climb, an underwater tunnel and a series of concrete pipes fixed with hanging electric wires.
Miss Universe: The most beautiful and the most bizarre national costumes
From flamboyant carnival costumes and Buddhist or Hindu religious symbols to coral reefs and castles.
Chile forest fire death toll rises as entire town of Santa Olga burns down
The worst wildfires in Chile's modern history destroyed 1,500 homes in the town.
Holocaust Memorial Day: Anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp
The 72nd anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp will take place on 27 January 2017.
World's largest human migration in full swing as hundreds of millions travel home for Chinese New Year
Every new year, China's massive army of migrant workers sets out for the often long and arduous journey back to their hometowns.
In pictures: The worst forest fires in Chile's modern history
Towering flames rage through forested hills and towns, destroying homes and the region's world-renowned vineyards.
Nazi goreng? Indonesian cafe decorated with swastikas and Hitler portraits closes down
A Nazi-themed cafe in Indonesia has closed down – not because of any controversy, but due to a lack of interest.
After Isis: Schools reopen and normality starts to return to eastern Mosul
Taking the west side could prove much tougher; the jihadists are expected to put up a fierce fight as they are cornered in a shrinking area.
The agony and the ecstasy: Best photos of the action at the Australian Open
All the action from Melbourne Park as the Williams sisters progress and Nadal beats Raonic to set up possible Federer final.
Meet the world's most attractive men and their literally magnetic bodies
In pictures: Three people who claim to have mysterious energy radiating from their bodies, allowing them to stick metal objects to their torsos.
The harrowing stories of Rohingya women who were raped by Myanmar military
More than 65,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar since October after the Burmese army launched a crackdown in Rakhine State.
War between Brazil's rival drug gangs sparks bloody prison massacres
So far this year, 140 prisoners have been killed in violent clashes between gangs – many of them brutally beheaded and butchered.
Chaotic scenes as hundreds of millions of people travel home for Chinese New Year
Almost three billion journeys are expected to be made during the Spring Festival period, or about two journeys for every single member of China's population.
Flash of brilliance: Kingfisher's dive wins Wildlife Photographer of Year People's Choice Award
A stunning image of a kingfisher diving into a river at such high speed that it seems to leave a motion trail behind it clinched the award for Spanish photographer Mario Cea.
In pictures: Donald Trump's inauguration as 45th President of the United States
The real estate mogul and reality TV star who upended American politics sworn in as the 45th president.
Protests against Trump inauguration in US, UK and around the world
Anti-Trump activists have staged protests all over the world as Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th President of the US.
Epiphany: Orthodox Christians plunge into ice holes cut into frozen rivers and lakes
Orthodox Christians across eastern Europe have braved some of the lowest temperatures in decades as they plunged into icy water to celebrate the Epiphany.
Take a trip down the ancient Silk Road at Chiswick House's Magical Lantern Festival
One of London's most beautiful gardens is being illuminated with 60,000 light bulbs in 1,500 traditional Chinese lanterns to welcome the Lunar New Year.
Winter wonderland: Drone photos of the snow blanketing much of Europe
Swathes of Europe have been covered in a white blanket of thick snow for much of this year.
Latest photos from Mosul, where Iraqi troops have taken 'full control' of the eastern half of the city from Isis
The Counter-Terrorism Service has taken control of the eastern bank of the Tigris river, according to military sources.
Hyperreal pastel-hued cityscapes by Australian artist Ben Thomas
These sun-soaked, super-saturated cityscapes may look like illustrations – but they are photographs.
Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition: The winners revealed
Now in its sixth year, the prestigious competition attracts the most compelling imagery in landscape, wildlife, nature, travel and adventure from around the planet.
Celebrating the patron saint of animals by riding horses through flames
Organisers defend themselves against animal rights protesters over feast day of St Anthony, patron saint of domesticated animals.
Martin Parr honoured for outstanding contribution to photography
World-renowned British photographer has been named recipient of the World Photography Organisation's Outstanding Contribution to Photography accolade.
Colourful photos of Hindu festival known as Makar Sankranti, Thai Pongal and Lohri
The day marks the end of the winter solstice and the monsoon, as well as the start of the harvest season.
Boeing 747 crashes into village near airport, killing at least 37 [Photos]
The cargo plane crashed as it tried to land in dense fog, killing people in a residential area near the airport as well as those on the plane.
