Hackers target Ghana electoral commission amid tight race in presidential elections
Tensions are growing in Ghana following Wednesday's presidential election, as main opposition NPP urge incumbent president to admit defeat.
The bigger picture: Photographers share their stories behind the most iconic images of 2016
From Syria's ongoing conflict to Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs, Reuters photographers have been on the scene to record the biggest news stories of the year.
Ultimate garage sale: Luxury cars seized from London-based sheikh up for auction
Reports suggest that the London owner of the fleet had the cars removed from his possession by enforcement officers in accordance with a High Court writ.
Kuwait in flames: Dramatic photos of a desert inferno
Kuwait: A Desert on Fire, sees Sebastião Salgado's travel closely with firefighters in one of the worst environmental disasters in living memory.
Oakland mourns by candlelight those killed in warehouse fire
The building served as a base for the Ghost Ship Artists Collective, yet reports suggest people had also been living there despite its use being permitted only as a warehouse.
Oakland warehouse fire: First photos of young victims of rave tragedy
The warehouse served as a base for the Ghost Ship Artists Collective, one of many converted lofts in the city's Fruitvale district.
Magnum photographers provide a powerful glimpse into the refugee crisis past and present
The photos will be shown in an open-air exhibition as part of Amnesty International's I Welcome campaign and mark the lead up to Magnum Photos' 70th anniversary.
Bolivians struggle amid water crisis that is expected to last until 2018
Bolivia's government declared a state of emergency on 21 November, in what has been the worst drought the country has seen in 25 years.
Iraqi civilians flee as heavy sandstorm rages through Mosul
The cloudy skies act in favour for the militants as they hinder air strikes and blur the vision of Iraqi forces.
Prints for sale: Magnum Photos celebrates David 'Chim' Seymour's historic images
The event will also include Chim's current exhibition Children's World, which is showing at the Magnum Print Room in London.
Humanitarian situation worsens for displaced Iraqis as winter months approach
The UN is preparing for a worst-case scenario in which more than a million people are made homeless and food shortages set in.
Tennessee wildfire aftermath: Hundreds of homes and businesses become smouldering ruins
The Dolly Parton Foundation will donate $1,000 a month to families in Sevier County for six months following the devastating blaze.
Backstage at Victoria's Secret 2016 fashion show as models prepare for lingerie catwalk
Models Kendall Jenner, Alessandra Ambrosio and Jasemine Tookes were among those booked for the runway show.
Names and photos of Chapecoense players who died in plane crash
Colombia's worst air disaster in two decades killed 75 people, including 19 of the 22 football players on board.
Colombia plane crash: Photos show sheer devastation of aircraft wreckage
The BAe 146 charter aircraft had split in two, with only the nose and wings recognisable and the tail end completely destroyed.
Life inside Mosul: Residents carry white flags as war rages around them
Many residents have chosen to stay in Mosul, preferring the risk of crossfire to spending the winter in a cold displacement camp.
Skate Girls of Kabul: Inside Afghanistan's fearless skateboarding club
The programme is run by Skateistan – a charity who use skateboarding and education as a means of youth empowerment.
Thousands of candles illuminate Pashupatinath temple to remember dead at Bala Chaturdashi festival
The temple is considered to be the most sacred of Lord Shiva and sees Hindus from across Nepal and India travel to the Nepalese capital for the annual event.
Police fire tear gas at Narcisse supporters ahead of Haiti election result
Haiti voted in presidential, parliamentary and local elections on 20 November, which was meant to end a year of political and economic uncertainty.
Photo highlights from Prince Harry's 'fun but formal' Caribbean Tour
The royal tour marks the 35th Anniversary of Independence in Antigua and Barbuda, and the 50th Anniversary of Independence in Barbados and Guyana.
Inside Body Worlds, a visceral journey through real dead bodies dissected layer by layer
Plastination is when all the body's liquids are removed and then replaced with plastic polymers.
A sneak preview inside the brand new Design Museum in South Kensington
A photo tour of the interiors and exhibits at the Design Museum's new home on High Street Kensington, London.
Life returning to normal in parts of Mosul, but residents fear Isis return
There is an overwhelming sense of uncertainty as Iraqi special forces press ahead with their offensive on the Islamist group's last big stronghold in Iraq.
Inside Crossrail: Exploring the tunnels and stations of Europe's biggest engineering project
Delivered by Crossrail Limited, the project will be run by Transport for London and will see 26 miles of new tunnels.
Britain's most beautiful and dramatic scenery captured in Landscape Photographer of the Year book
The IBTimes UK picture desk's favourites from the Take A View Landscape Photographer of the Year contest book.
Tear gas and stun grenades used on Athen's streets in anti-Obama protests
Demonstrators angry about US foreign policy on Greece and wars in asylum-seekers home countries of Afghanistan and Syria.
The Eyes of the City: Richard Sandler captures 20 years of New York's gritty streets
IBTimes UK presents a selection of his work throughout the era:
Photo Vogue: Sneak preview of the ultimate fashion photography festival
Helmed by Vogue Italia's editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani, the event showcases works by Vanessa Beecroft, Juno Calypso and Yelena Yumchuk.
Hello, is this planet Earth? Astronaut Tim Peake's unseen International Space Station photos
Tim Peake's new photo book takes readers on a mesmerising tour of the Earth as seen from on high.
Orthodox Jews, a schoolboy and a surfer make shortlist for prestigious Taylor Wessing photo prize
Organised by the National Portrait Gallery, the award aims to showcase new work submitted by contemporary photographers.