In pictures: Aftermath of wildfires that claimed at least 39 lives in Portugal and Spain
Ferocious wildfires have killed at least 36 people in Portugal, including a one-month-old baby, and at least three in Spain.
Harvey, Irma, Maria: 2017's monster Atlantic hurricane season in 60 dramatic photos
This year's most powerful Atlantic hurricanes – Harvey, Irma and Maria – caused so much damage that 2017 will almost certainly prove to be the costliest hurricane season on record.
Photos: Hurricane Ophelia whips up hundreds of deadly wildfires in Galicia and Portugal
Hurricane Ophelia's winds fanned more than 140 wildfires across northern Spain and Portugal, killing three in Galicia and six in Portugal.
Haunting black and white photos of Rohingya refugees that the whole world needs to see
Award-winning photojournalist Kevin Frayer spent two weeks in Bangladesh documenting the lives of some of the more than half a million Rohingya Muslims who have fled Myanmar since late August.
Pictures of the week 7 to 13 October 2017: Seven days of the world's best photojournalism
The week's best news and sport photos, from California wildfires and Vietnam floods, to the battle for Raqqa, Kenya election protests and Rohingya Muslim refugee crisis.
Thailand's elaborate golden cremation complex for King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died a year ago
Thailand is preparing to bid a grand final farewell for the late king with an elaborate five-day funeral ceremony that will begin on 25 October.
A look back at Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the anniversary of his death
Thailand marks one year since the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. IBTimes UK looks back at the life of the "people's king", who helped shape the Southeast Asian nation.
At least 54 killed in Vietnam by landslides and 'worst floods in years'
The storm that hit Vietnam caused its worst flooding in years, submerging more than 30,000 houses and damaging infrastructure, crops and livestock.
Shocking aerial photos show house after house in Santa Rosa obliterated by California wildfires
Aerial photos show enormous scale of devastation, with block after block obliterated, leaving smouldering piles of ash dotted by brick chimneys and the skeletons of burnt-out cars.
Kenya: Police fire tear gas at Odinga supporters in Nairobi and Kisumu
The demonstrations came after opposition leader Raila Odinga shocked the country by withdrawing his candidacy for a re-run of August's disputed presidential election.
California wildfires kill at least 17, destroy 1,500 homes and may be disastrous for wine industry
At least four wineries suffered "total or very significant losses," and at least nine reported damage to their winery, outbuildings or surrounding vineyards.
Mexico earthquake: Portraits and stories of survivors who lost their homes
IBTimes UK shares portraits and stories of survivors living in small towns near the epicentre of the earthquake that rocked Mexico on 19 September, killing at least 369 people.
Endless tide of humanity: Photos show the overwhelming scale of the Rohingya refugee crisis
By day and by night they come, an endless tide of humanity streaming out of Myanmar into Bangladesh. Rohingya Muslim men, women and children hoping to find sanctuary in one of the poorest regions of a poor country.
Photos: Deadly wildfires destroy homes, hotels and wineries in California's Napa and Sonoma
Fifteen wildfires broke out almost simultaneously in Northern California, destroying homes, wineries and hotels and trailer parks. Seven died in Sonoma County. Two died in Napa County and one in Mendocino County. Death toll is expected to rise.
Photos: Sudden surge of Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence and starvation in Myanmar
More Rohingya refugees have chosen to trek for days in monsoon weather to find sanctuary in one of the poorest regions of a poor country. Yet the Myanmar government denies ethnic cleansing and says "clearance operations" have ended.
World Solar Challenge 2017: Photos of gruelling 3,000km race across Australia, powered only by the sun
Nearly 40 futuristic vehicles are racing 3,000km across Australia powered only by the sun. The World Solar Challenge goes from Darwin to Adelaide and is expected to take a week, with speeds of 90-100 kmh (55-62 mph).
Nikon Small World 2017: Microscope reveals surprising beauty of bugs, plants and minerals
The annual Nikon Small World Competition recognises the best photos taken under a microscope. Winners include magnified spiders' eyes and ants' legs and the crystalline structure of minerals and pharmaceuticals.
Pictures of the week 30 September to 6 October 2017: Seven days of the world's best photojournalism
The week's best photojournalism, from Las Vegas mass shooting and Catalonia independence referendum to Theresa May's Conservative Party Conference speech and a jaguar catching an anaconda.
With Hawija liberated, Iraq is just about free of Isis. Now the region must face the Kurdish issue
Iraqi troops and Shia militia have recaptured Hawija, the last Isis stronghold in northern Iraq. Now comes another crisis for Iraq and its neighbours: Kurdish independence.
Sultan of Brunei golden jubilee: Gilded chariot procession marks King of Bling's 50 years on throne
Dressed in gold brocade and festooned with medals, the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah and his wife and children rode on a gilded chariot pulled by 50 members of staff to mark his golden jubilee.
Cash-strapped North Korea turns to art to beat sanctions, but all that is about to change
North Korea's Mansudae studio is "probably the largest art production centre in the world", covering nearly 30 acres and employing about 1,000 artists.
Weird and wonderful microscope images reveal beautiful, hidden world
The winners of the 2017 Nikon Small World Competition have been revealed.Combining art and science, the contest recognises the best photos taken under a microscope.
Photos: Iraqi forces enter Hawija, Isis stronghold where 78,000 people may be trapped
Iraqi forces and Shia paramilitaries have entered the town of Hawija, one of just two pockets of territory still under control of Islamic State (Isis/Daesh) in Iraq.
Huge crowds bring Barcelona to standstill in protest against Spain's police crackdown on referendum
Parts of Barcelona were brought to a standstill as huge crowds gathered outside Spanish government offices.
Battle for Raqqa photos: Isis confined to hospital and stadium, with hostages and snipers in both
Photos of the battle for Raqqa, where the jihadists' last strongholds are a hospital and stadium, with hostages in both.
Ashura 2017 photos: Shia Muslims around the world mark holiest month of Muharram
The holiest day in the Shia calendar is observed on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic year, to mourn the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
First photos of Tate Modern's new Turbine Hall installation: One Two Three Swing! by SUPERFLEX
Tate Modern's new Turbine Hall installation should attract huge crowds keen to lie on the floor again, just as Olafur Eliasson's Weather Project did back in 2003.
Photographer captures scenes of mass shooting at country music festival near Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
David Becker, a photojournalist covering the country music festival in Las Vegas for Getty Images, braved machine gun fire to take photos of the mass shooting.
Catalonia celebrates as 90% vote 'Yes' in independence referendum, and Barcelona FC win 3-0
Barcelona partied into the night after provisional results of Catalonia's independence referendum indicated that 90% of voters had voted 'Yes'.
40 stirring images of Catalonia's independence referendum – and Spain's police crackdown
Spain's deputy prime minister praised the actions of Spanish police in cracking down on Catalonia's independence referendum.
