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National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Force of Nature: Sensational weather, wildlife, underwater and aerial photos

Photographers are invited to enter National Geographic's 2017 Nature Photographer of the Year contest's four categories: Wildlife, Landscape, Underwater and Aerial.

Oct 26, 2017

By David Sim

Animal and Wildlife Pictures Science pictures Travel pictures Photography Competition Pictures

In pictures: At least one dead in violent clashes as Odinga supporters boycott second Kenya election

Kenyan police fire tear gas, water cannon and live rounds at stone-throwing protesters in opposition areas as Kenya holds its second presidential election since August.

Oct 26, 2017

By David Sim

Politics Pictures

In pictures: Lavish funeral ceremony for Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX

Nearly £70 million ($90m) has been set aside for the funeral of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, the likes of which has never been seen in Thailand.

Oct 26, 2017

By David Sim

Royal Pictures

Autumn 2017: Beautiful photos of the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness

Trees put on one last brilliant display of colour before clocks go back on Sunday (29 October 2017), signifying the end of British Summer Time.

Oct 25, 2017

By David Sim

Science pictures Travel pictures

Inside Marawi: New photos of shattered city reveal ferocity of battle against Isis militants

Air strikes, artillery and machine-gun fire have left the lakeside city of Marawi in the southern Philippines a smouldering wasteland of shattered buildings and bullet-pocked mosques and houses.

Oct 25, 2017

By David Sim

Philippines Islamic State Isis Conflict Pictures

Thailand: Crowds camp out in Bangkok's torrential rain for king's funeral

Despite torrential rain in Bangkok, crowds of mourners have begun camping on the streets around the royal palace ahead of the funeral of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Oct 24, 2017

By David Sim

Thailand Religion Picture Galleries

Britain's most beautiful and dramatic scenery: Landscape Photographer of the Year 2017 book

From misty lochs and chalk cliffs to snow-covered mountains and autumnal woods, Landscape Photographer of the Year book captures the splendour of Britain's rural and urban landscapes, from the Outer Hebrides to the white cliffs of Dover.

Oct 24, 2017

By David Sim

Photography Competition Pictures

Another Dresden: Russia accuses US of wiping Raqqa off face of the earth with barbaric bombing

Photos of the shattered Syrian city of Raqqa after a fierce four-month battle to expel Islamic State (Isis/Daesh).

Oct 24, 2017

By David Sim

Islamic State Isis Syria Conflict Pictures

Photos of the brief but bloody anti-Soviet Hungarian Uprising of 1956

More than 2,500 Hungarians and 700 Soviet troops were killed and 200,000 Hungarian refugees fled the country. Though the uprising was crushed, its impact was lasting.

Oct 23, 2017

By David Sim

History Pictures

Raisin Monday St Andrew's University foam

Raisin Monday photos: St Andrew's University first-year students stage huge shaving foam fight

Raisin Monday is the culmination of Raisin Weekend – an alcohol-fuelled rite of passage for new students at St Andrew's University in Scotland.

Oct 23, 2017

By David Sim

Scotland Travel pictures

What the 8 prototypes of Trump's US-Mexico border wall look like and how much they cost

Photos of the eight prototypes built for US President Donald Trump's proposed US-Mexico border wall, including one with sharp metal spikes on top.

Oct 23, 2017

By David Sim

Donald Trump

Photos: Siege of Marawi finally over after last gunfight killed 40 militants and their wives

In pictures: The siege of Marawi has finally come to an end after one final fierce gunfight with a group of militants holed up in the shattered city.

Oct 23, 2017

By David Sim

Isis Islamic State Philippines Conflict Pictures

Pictures of the week 14 to 20 October 2017: Seven days of the world's best photojournalism

The week's best photojournalism, from the battles for Raqqa and Kirkuk, to forest fires in Portugal and Spain and Storm Ophelia's yellow skies over Britain.

Oct 20, 2017

By David Sim

Conflict Pictures Rohingya Muslims Animal and Wildlife Pictures

'Hell on Earth' for Rohingya children in refugee camps without enough food and clean water

One in five Rohingya children in Bangladesh's refugee camps are "acutely malnourished" and require medical attention, says Unicef report, Outcast and Desperate.

Oct 20, 2017

By David Sim

Rohingya Muslims Migration Pictures

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Brent Stirton documents the deadly rhino horn trade

More photos from 2017 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Brent Stirton's hard-hitting investigation into the crisis caused by a thriving market for rhino horn.

Oct 19, 2017

By David Sim

Animal and Wildlife Pictures

Inside Raqqa after Isis: Secret bunker, unexploded bombs and decomposing bodies

Chilling photos of bunkers, bombs and bodies inside Raqqa after Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters liberated the city from Islamic State (Isis/Daesh) militants.

Oct 19, 2017

By David Sim

Islamic State Isis Conflict Pictures

Sculpture by the Sea 2017: Huge outdoor exhibition on Sydney's Bondi and Tamarama beaches [Photos]

The free annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibition, now in its 21st year, stretches for two kilometres along the coastline and features artworks created by 104 artists.

Oct 19, 2017

By David Sim

Arts pictures

Photos: Fire destroys landmark teakwood Kandawgyi Palace Hotel in Yangon, Myanmar

One person died in the fire which ripped through the traditional Burmese-style teak Kandawgyi Palace Hotel in Yangon before dawn.

Oct 19, 2017

By David Sim

Rohingya Muslims Travel pictures

Happy Diwali! Colourful images of the 2017 Hindu festival of lights

Hindus around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, also known as Deepavali and Tihar.

Oct 18, 2017

By David Sim

Religion Picture Galleries

Pop! Explore Brian Griffin's era-defining photos of Kate Bush, Depeche Mode, Siouxsie and more

Brian Griffin (not the dog from Family Guy) was a major British music industry photographer in the 1980s, shooting album covers by Depeche Mode, The Clash, Iggy Pop, The Specials, Elvis Costello and many more.

Oct 18, 2017

By David Sim

Arts pictures

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