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Cars, motorbikes, quads and trucks race across punishing terrain in South America.

Photos of production and concept cars launched at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Temperatures soar to 42C at 2014 Australian Open.

Best pictures on 14 January, 2014.

Two years after Costa Concordia ran aground, the rusted wreck still lies of the coast of Giglio.

Anti-government protesters in Thailand have begun demonstrations across the capital in a bid to bring the city to a standstill, a move they call "Bangkok Shutdown".

Commuters around the world strip down to their underwear for the annual No Pants Subway Ride.

Best images of 13 January, 2014.

Golden Globes' red carpet sets trend for gowns and style for entire year.

Hundreds of mourners turn up to pay last respects to former Miss Venezuela Monica Spear.

Brazilian artist Bruna Salvador Conforto has created a miniature paper replica of Monica's Geller's apartment in Friends.

15 of the most unusual sights captured by Google's Street View cameras, with links.

Beautiful pictures of intricate galaxies and nebulae captured by Hubble Space Telescope.

A selection of photographs from around the world.

Thousands swarm for glimpse of 17th-century life-size wooden statue of Jesus believed to have healing powers.

Photographs of icy weather in the US and Canada as Niagara Falls freezes over.

A selection of photographs from around the world.

IBTimes UK looks back at momentous year in life of the Duchess of Cambridge.

Miss Venezuela 2004 shot dead with former husband on isolated road between Valencia and Puerto Cabello.

In pictures: the films nominated in the major categories of the Bafta Awards 2014.

Young children have been pulled from the wreckage of buildings in the Duma area of Damascus, Syria, after a reported airstrike by forces loyal to Assad.

A selection of photographs from around the world.

In pictures: Indonesia's Mount Sinabung continues to erupt, forcing thousands to flee their homes.

The history of the London taxi from the hansom cab to the new Nissan.

In pictures: new gadgets on display at the Consumer Electronics Show 2014 (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In pictures: Snow and Arctic conditions slam through North America.

A selection of photographs from around the world.

Christians around the world celebrate Epiphany Day on January 6. For Eastern Orthodox Christians the feast commemorates the baptism of Jesus in river Jordan by John the Baptist. Roman Catholics and Protestants celebrate the revelation of the birth of Jesus to the three wise men (Magi).

A selection of photographs from around the world, covering a variety of topics.