Russia shows off military strength at Army 2015 as Putin plans to add 40 missiles to nuclear arsenal
Russia is mounting a display of its military strength at a four-day arms show called Army-2015.
Apocalypse Isis: 12 months of Islamic State that shook the world [Photo Report]
A year after jihadist militants declared an Islamic caliphate, we look back at the advance of Isis.
Mers outbreak: South Korea disinfects theatres, bars and trains to reassure public [Photos]
Buses, train, theatres and bars in Seoul have been disinfected in a bid to stop the spread of Mers.
Mediterranean migrant crisis: Italian police forcibly remove refugees from French border [Photos]
Police in Italy forcibly remove African migrants who were camping out near the border with France.
Dramatic scenes as Syrians fleeing fighting between Kurds and Isis escape into Turkey through holes in border fence
Thousands of Syrians fleeing fighting between Kurdish forces and Isis jihadis escape through a border fence into Turkey.
iPhone Photography Awards 2015 winners: These superb photos were all taken on a smartphone camera
Winners of a competition celebrating the way Apple's iPhone changed photography.
Republic of Texas Rally: Pole dancers and prayer meetings at biker party in Austin [Photos]
The annual party is a wild four-day celebration of stereotypical Texan biker values.
Mediterranean migrants: Refugees sleep rough on Italian Riviera after being refused entry into France [Photo report]
Refugees from Sudan and Eritrea huddle on the rocks a few kilometres from the resorts of Nice and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Gaza: People still living in bombed ruins almost a year after war with Israel started [Photos]
Almost one year since the start of the Israel-Gaza conflict, the Palestinian coastal enclave is still in ruins.
China: Millions of high-emission cars, lorries and motorbikes piled up on huge scrap heaps [Photos]
China has taken millions of high-polluting vehicles off the roads and they now lie in huge scrap yards.
Panama: The islands home to hundreds of albinos who must hide from the tropical sun [Photos]
One in every 150 children born is albino on these islands off the Caribbean coast of Panama.
Julia Margaret Cameron: Exhibition held for 200th birthday of pioneering female photographer
To mark the 200th anniversary of her birth, the Science Museum will exhibit portraits by Julia Margaret Cameron.
Sir Christopher Lee in pictures: Life and career of horror genius
From Dracula to Saruman, we look back at the career and life of actor Sir Christopher Lee.
Patently weird: 20 amazing inventions that failed, despite being granted patents [Pictures]
An alarm clock that tips you out of bed, cars that park vertically and a hat that is also a comb are among the list.
Chile: Riot police deploy tear gas and water cannons as student protest in Santiago turns violent [Photos]
Police in Santiago use tear gas and water cannons against masked stone-throwing protesters.
Syria: Thousands of refugees fleeing battle between Kurds, Assad and Isis cross into Turkey [Photos]
Thousands of Syrians fleeing a fierce battle for the Syrian border town of Tel Abyad have crossed into Turkey.
Seven Chinese gay and lesbian couples marry in West Hollywood after winning contest [Photos]
Couples were selected by the public from among more than 2,000 who submitted videos detailing their love stories.
Ukraine: Huge deadly fire raging out of control at fuel storage depot in Vasylkiv, near Kiev [Photos]
Emergency services are battling to prevent the spread of a deadly fuel depot fire outside Kiev.
South Korea MERS outbreak: Surgical mask shortage as fear of disease triggers panic buying
Widespread fear over South Korea's MERS outbreak triggers shortages of surgical face masks.
Glastonbury 2015: Worthy Farm gets ready for the festival and tons of rubbish left behind
Michael Eavis's Worthy Farm is getting ready for this year's Glastonbury Festival.
Venezuela tourism: Black market exchange rates make once-in-a-lifetime holidays absurdly cheap
A week-long Amazon trek for £80, a hostel for £3 a night, and a beer for 15p.
The Hobbit: Live action role players stage epic Battle of the Five Armies in Czech forest [Photos]
Hundreds of fans dressed as orcs, goblins and elves recreated the Battle of the Five Armies from the Hobbit.
Yangtze cruise ship disaster: Poignant pictures from inside capsized Eastern Star
Muddy hand prints on a wall inside the Eastern Star bear witness to the final moments of the passengers and crew.
World Environment Day 2015: 21 aerial photos show humanity's impact on Earth
Aerial photographs showing some of the ecological challenges faced by our planet.
Catholics around the world celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi, or Body of Christ [Photos]
Colourful Corpus Christi processions around the world, from Latin America to Bavaria.
Thousands of gypsies and travellers arrive in Cumbria for the annual Appleby horse fair [Photos]
Travellers come from all over Britain to buy and sell horses, meet friends and celebrate Romany culture.
Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary: Huge candlelight vigil held in Hong Kong
Tens of thousands attend a candlelight vigil in Hong Kong to mark the 1989 Tiananmen Square uprising.
India: Drought-stricken villagers take second wives just to fetch water [Photo report]
Polygamy is illegal in India, but taking a second wife to fetch water is common practice.
The grandpa patrol: San Diego's retired seniors helping keep the city's streets safe [Photo report]
An 88-year-old Second World War veteran and a Vietnam War pilot patrol the streets of San Diego.
National Geographic 2015 Traveler Photo Contest: See the incredible early entries
The 27th annual National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest is open for entries until 30 June.
