Temperature records tumble as polar vortex and ice storm sweep across eastern Asia
A cold weather front swept across China and much of eastern Asia, bringing heavy snow, freezing fog and record low temperatures.
Meet Fusilier Llywelyn, the 1st Battalion of the Royal Welsh's new regimental goat
There's a new kid on the block: Fusilier Llywelyn, the Royal Welsh's new regimental goat.
Egypt Revolution anniversary: 40 powerful photos of the 25 January 2011 Arab Spring protests
Five years ago, on 25 January 2011, anti-government protests began across Egypt, publicised on social media.
Israel confirms it plans West Bank farming land grab in Jordan Valley near Jericho
Israel plans to appropriate large tract of fertile land, in its largest land grab since August 2014.
El Salvador: Graphic images of drug-fuelled gang violence in Central America
2015 was the most violent year on record in El Salvador, with a 70% increase in murders from the previous year.
Russia: Notorious Siberian prison of Tsar Nicholas II, Dostoyevsky and Stalin's victims becomes a tourist hostel
You can stay at Tobolsk prison castle, from which nobody ever escaped and where thousands of enemies of the state were executed.
Last Stop: George Georgiou photographs 'mini soap operas' through London bus windows
George Georgiou travelled across London on buses, photographing the fleeting scenes he spotted on the streets outside the windows.
Spain: Villagers throw turnips at devil-like creature called Jarramplas in bizarre Saint Sebastian festival
Every year on St Sebastian's day, in Piornal, villagers throw turnips at a man dressed up as a creature known as Jarramplas.
Iran tourism: 30 beautiful surprises waiting to be discovered by adventurous travellers
The lifting of sanctions on Iran as a result of its nuclear deal with world powers could result in a huge tourism boom.
Iraq: The battle against Isis goes on in 'liberated' Ramadi, a city reduced to rubble
Nearly a month after the US and Iraq 'liberated' Ramadi, pockets of Islamic State fighters are still holed up in the city.
Eyes wide open: National Geographic takes a fascinating close-up look at animal eyes
There is an almost endless variation of eyes in the animal kingdom. We take look at some of them.
Turkey: Kurdish families return to their bombed and shrapnel-damaged homes in Silopi
AFP photographer Ilyas Akengin visited the town as the curfew was lifted and photographed families surveying the ruins of their homes.
Australian Open 2016 first round photos: The heat is on as Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep crash out
The best photos from the first round of the first grand slam of the year in Melbourne Park.
Russian Orthodox Christians plunge into frozen rivers and lakes to celebrate the Epiphany
Russian Orthodox Christians braved freezing temperatures as they plunged into icy water to celebrate the Orthodox Epiphany.
Burned pizzas and melted water bottles: Powerful photos of aftermath of the Burkina Faso attack
Powerful photos show the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the Cappuccino cafe-restaurant in Burkina Faso.
South Africa: Crops fail and people die from heatstroke as worst drought on record continues
South Africa is in the grips of a severe drought that shows no sign of abating after the driest year on record.
Spain: Horses jump through fire and priests bless pets for St Anthony, patron saint of animals
Making horses jump through flames and getting pets blessed in church to celebrate St Anthony.
France: Calais police force migrants and refugees to move their 'Jungle' homes
About 500 migrants and refugees have been moved to another part of the Calais camp known as The Jungle.
Heartbreaking drawings of home by Syrian children living in refugee camps in Turkey
Children's drawings of tanks, dead people, wounded children, crying mothers illustrate their inner turmoil.
Lumiere London: Highlights of the festival of lights illuminating the capital's streets
For four nights, the capital's dark streets are being lit up for Lumiere London, a festival of lights.
Dakar Rally 2016: Spectacular photos of the world's most gruelling motorsport event
Photographers Dean Mouhtaropoulos, Marcos Brindicci and Franck Fife have been following the action, taking spectacular photos in very challenging conditions.
Oscars 2016: The Revenant gets 12 Academy Award nominations, Mad Max: Fury Road gets 10
The Revenant leads the 2016 Oscars with 12 nominations, including a best actor nod for Leonardo DiCaprio.
Alan Rickman dead: Life and career of British actor from Die Hard to Severus Snape
Much loved British actor Alan Rickman has died at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer.
Hindus in India celebrate winter festivals: Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Thai Pongal
Hindus celebrate several festivals in mid-January, such as Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal.
Syria: Russian air strikes 'kill civilians and school children' in rebel-held areas
Only a third of Russian air strikes have targeted Islamic State, according to US official.
Conditions worsen for refugees and migrants in squalid, muddy Dunkirk camp
Thousands of refugees and migrants are living in squalid conditions in a muddy camp in Dunkirk, where snow is forecast.
North American International Auto Show 2016: New cars launched at Detroit showcase
Some of the 45 exciting new cars on show including a new Porsche 911 Turbo.
Istanbul bombing: Turkey tourism fears after 'Syrian Isis suicide bomber' kills German visitors
The blast occurred in the Sultanahmet district, Istanbul's main sightseeing area.
India: The intricately tattooed bodies and faces of low caste Ramnami Samaj Hindus
Ramnamis tattoo the Hindu god Ram's name on their bodies as a message to higher-caste Indians that god is everywhere.
El Chapo: Inside the safe house and tunnels used by Mexican drug lord Joaquin Guzman
Photos of the house where Guzman hid before descending into a tunnel leading to the sewer system.
