Refugee crisis: Macedonian police attack migrants with tear gas and rocks at Idomeni border camp
The makeshift camp of Idomeni is currently housing over 10,000 refugees, who have been there since February.
Royal India and Bhutan tour: Best pictures of Kate Middleton and Prince William
Prince William and Kate Middleton are on an official visit to India and Bhutan from 10 to 16 April 2016.
Gajan festival: Hindus in West Bengal step over children, offer human remains and undergo piercings
The theme of Gajan is satisfaction through pain, devotion and sacrifice, and winning the favour of Shiva.
Yemen: Children face life-threatening illnesses due to rapid decline of immunisation
Unicef estimates that nearly 10,0000 kids under the age of five may have died in the past year from preventable diseases.
Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear to appear at Victoria and Albert Museum
Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear opens on 16 April 2016 and will exhibit a wide range of items from cotton drawers to mirror-encrusted leggings
Popo Carnival: Ivory Coast celebrates cultural heritage with witch doctors, pageants and sky-high hairstyles
Ivorians celebrate with colourful masks, miss pageants and traditional dances.
The world of Hello Kitty: Wacky themed restaurants, trains, planes, toilet seats and more
As the Hello Kitty Bistro Bianco opens in China, we take a look at some of the cartoon cat's other franchises.
Kerala temple fire: Photos and video show tragic aftermath of Indian fireworks explosion
Accident came after warnings from district administrator who had not given permission for fireworks display to go ahead
Chernobyl: Haunting photos of abandoned ghost towns 30 years after the nuclear disaster
The accident was a result of a mismanaged test at the Soviet nuclear plant, leaving clouds of nuclear matter spreading across the western USSR and Europe.
A French Spring? Nuit Debout steps up its occupation protests across France
Areas such as Paris, Nantes, Toulouse and Rennes are being taken over for demonstrations.
Photos of Tokyo's Harry Hedgehog Cafe where customers can cuddle the prickly little creatures
The Harry Hedgehog Café is home to between 20-30 hedgehogs, giving customers the chance to spend time with the prickly mammals
Refugee crisis: Migrants and Greek riot police clash in protest against Macedonia railway closure
Macedonia station is used by refugees for access to the Balkan Peninsula.
Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Premiere of new theme park with magical light show over Hogwarts
Attraction comes ahead of film based on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and new play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Syria: Shattered town of Al Qaryatain is recaptured from Isis, securing Assad's grip on Palmyra
Syrian troops, backed by Russian forces have regained control of the town which IS has controlled since August.
Iceland: Protesters demand PM Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson's resignation after Panama papers leaked
Anger mounts over PM's wife owning tax haven-based company with large claims on Iceland's collapsed banks.
Kenya: Government allows poachers to hand in illegal ivory before huge stockpile is burned
The ivory that has been secured is being held in a stock room in Nairobi, and will be torched on 30 April.
Pakistan: Severe flash flooding hits Peshawar, leaving at least 53 people dead
Those who live close to rivers have been advised to leave their homes and move to safer places.
Nuclear Security Summit: Which countries have atomic weapons and how many do they have?
In conjunction with the Nuclear Security Summit, these are the nine countries that now have nuclear weapons.
Brazil: Demonstrators fill streets with red smoke in support of President Dilma Rousseff
Rousseff of the Workers' Party may be removed from power if lower house of Congress approves her impeachment.
Eiffel Tower 129th Anniversary: 37 photos of one of the world most iconic monuments
The tower opened on 31 March 1889, in time for the Exposition Universelle, of which the Eiffel Tower was the entrance.
China: Visitors pay their respects at Baifu Pet Cemetery ahead of Tomb Sweeping Day
Baifu Pet Cemetery holds over three thousand graves of pets including dogs, cats, chickens and even chinchillas
Isis: Photos of families fleeing Mosul as US and Iraqi forces prepare ground assault on Daesh
Thousands of people have fled city of Mosul, occupied by Islamic State since 2014.
Gaza: Children as young as 12 abandon their studies to provide for their families
Child labour now more common in Gaza as minors become the breadwinners of their family
Mongolia camel race: People in traditional costume take part in largest event of its kind
Organised by the Guinness World Records, the nine-mile race is held in the Gobi Desert.
Tim Peake: Latest stunning photos and videos from the International Space Station
Flight engineer Tim Peake is spending six months on ISS with US and Russian crew members.
Sinister scarecrows: Terrifying photographs from the British countryside
Photographer Colin Garrett has shared his unique series of photographs of scarecrows that he took during his travels in the 1980s.
Greece: Inside the No Border Kitchen camp at Lesbos port that provides shelter to Pakistan refugees
'No Border Kitchen' distributes warm food for those seeking refuge and shelter.
Storm Katie wreaks havoc over UK during Easter weekend leaving travelling conditions hazardous
The high winds, which were measured at nearly 106 mph, have left road conditions hazardous.
New York International Auto Show 2016: Best new cars from Audi, Porsche, Acura and more
Officially opening on 25 March, there will be around 1,000 vehicles on display, here are some of the best.
Purim 2016 in pictures: The joyous Jewish fancy dress festival of deliverance
Purim is celebrated annually according to the Hebrew calendar, on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar
