Syria: Residents of Homs Return to City of Rubble
Syrians who fled wartorn city of Homs get first glimpse of devastation of two years of intense fighting
Photo Fury: 'Wurst Behaviour' as Russians Shave Off Beards in Conchita Eurovision Win Protest
The news that the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest was won by Conchita Wurst, a gay transvestite with a beard, has not gone down well in parts of Eastern Europe.
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Sausage Skins, Tame Crocodiles, Sporting Celebrations
Best photos of the day: 12 May 2014.
The Queen and Prince Charles Attend Order of the Bath Service in Full Regalia
Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince Of Wales take part in the ancient Service in Westminster Abbey.
Victory Day Parades in Ukraine: Russian President Vladimir Putin Visits Crimea
Putin makes his first visit to Sevastopol since the annexation of the Black Sea peninsula.
Eurovision 2014: Ten Reasons Why Austrian Drag Queen Conchita Wurst Must Win
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a wiener! Why Austria's bearded 'lady' should scoop first place.
Russia Shows off Military Might at Victory Day Parade in Moscow
With Ukraine top of international agenda, Russia flexes muscle with traditional Red Square parade
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Angelina Jolie, Eurovision, Putin Coin
Best photos of the day: 9 May 2014.
Syria: Assad's Forces Raise Their Flag Among the Ruins as Rebels Leave Homs
Syrian government forces raise a flag in the besieged city of Homs as rebels withdraw.
Smirking Vladimir Putin Lays Russia War Wreath to Ukraine, Kiev and Odessa [PHOTOS]
Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev appear to wearing army uniform during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Bear Surgery, City Wrestling, Football Melons
Best photos of the day: 8 May 2014.
Vietnam Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Battle of Dien Bien Phu Victory
Vietnam marks game-changing Viet Minh victory that pushed France out of Indochina
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Robot Footballers, Eurovision, Swimming Lions
Best photos of the day: 7 May 2014.
Miley Cyrus Bangerz Tour O2 London in Pictures
The Wrecking Ball singer's extravaganza opened at the O2 in London in cartoonishly vulgar fashion.
The Sultan of Brunei: The Opulent World of Hassanal Bolkiah in Pictures
The Sultan of Brunei's lavish lifestyle and his strict sharia law.
Afghanistan Landslide: Aid Groups Struggle to Help Desperate Survivors
At least 350 people have been confirmed dead, while more than 2,000 people are thought to be missing.
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Thai Earthquake, Afghan Landslide, Syria Blast
Best photos of the day: 6 May 2014.
Met Gala 2014: Best and Worst Dressed
In pictures: the stars who got it right – and wrong – at the Met Gala.
Ukip Leader Nigel Farage on the European Elections Campaign Trail
The booze and the boos: images from the UK Independence Party campaign trail.
May Day 2014 in Turkey: Riot Police Fire Tear Gas Near Taksim Square in Istanbul
Clashes have erupted in Istanbul as May Day demonstrators tried to march to Taksim Square.
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: May Day, Upside Down House, Extreme Games
Best photos of the day: 1 May 2014.
May Day Festivals: Walpurgis Night in Germany and Beltane Celtic Fire Festival in Scotland
Legend has it that on Walpurgisnacht, or May Eve, witches fly their broomsticks to meet the devil.
Ukraine Crisis: Marko Djurica's Portraits of Masked Pro-Russian Protesters
Mystery separatists pose for portraits inside seized regional government building in Donetsk.
Bob Hoskins Death: British Actor's Life and Career in Pictures
The Who Frame Roger Rabbit star has died aged 71 after a bout of pneumonia.
In Pictures: South Korea-Controlled Border Islands, Nearer North Korea
The heavily fortified islands of Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong, closer to Pyongyang than Seoul.
Ukraine Crisis: Masked Far-Right Activists Carrying Flaming Torches Fight in Kiev
A huge fight breaks out as ultra-nationalist protestors clash with Maidan self-defence units.
Hot Shots Photos of the Day: Hippo Dentistry, Jungle Space Debris, Pharrell Shaving Cut
Best photos of the day: 30 April 2014.
Wooden VW Beetle Made by Bosnian Pensioner
Momir Bojic, 71, created the bespoke Volkswagen using over 50,000 pieces of oak.
Pro-Russian Separatists Take Luhansk Government HQ
Militants in eastern Ukraine city smash their way into regional government building
Corpus Christi Pupils and Staff Pay Tribute to Stabbed Teacher Ann Maguire
Pupils return to Corpus Christi Catholic College the day after Ann Maguire, 61, was fatally stabbed.
