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World Press Photo: Image of Brazil nursing home hug wins 2021 award

The winners of the World Press Photo Awards 2021 have been announced, featuring work from some of the world's leading photojournalists.

Culture Series

Two years of work to restore Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral | In pictures

Two years on from a devastating blaze, much work has been done to restore Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to its former glory. But much more is still needed.

Culture Series

Catch the spring vibe with these vintage pictures of Parisians

This selection of photographs shows Parisians enjoying the first warm days of spring between 1945 and 1950.

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The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

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Travel News

French wine lovers may be in for a shock from this year's harvest

If you normally travel to France to enjoy wine, you may be disappointed by this year's produce as severe frost threatens crops.

France

'Historic' bout of frost decimates French winemakers' harvest

About "80 per cent to 90 per cent" of the harvest for Côtes du Rhône wine has been lost, according to professionals.

Cry Like A Boy

How a small Cape Verde island became an LGTBI oasis in Africa

In the port city of Mindelo in Cape Verde, lives Tchinda Andrade, a trans woman in her thirties. Wearing a short skirt, she sells her Brasilian fritters in the streets in broad daylight. No one insults or attacks her #CryLikeaBoy

Cry Like A Boy

Cry like a Boy: because being tough all the time hurts

From Burundi to Lesotho, travel with us to Africa to discover the stories of men suffering from pressure to fulfil traditional male roles, and those defying centuries of stereotypes. The hashtag is #CryLikeABoy

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The most striking images from this week's top stories

Here are the key stories of the week as captured by photographers around the world.

Moments

In pictures: Cherry blossom blooms around the world as spring arrives

From Japan to the Netherlands to the US, we've rounded up some of the best cherry blossom photos for you.

Destinations

What is via ferrata and where are the best ones in Europe?

Combining hiking and climbing with spectacular landscapes, via ferrata is sure to get the heart thumping. Are you brave enough to try it?

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The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

Iceland

In pictures: Eruption of dormant volcano thrills crowds in Iceland

It was the area’s first volcanic eruption in nearly 800 years.

Travel News

Watch as active volcano puts on show for tourists in Iceland

It gives off so much heat that some visitors are even cooking food over the lava.

Destinations

Stunning photos of the world's one-colour towns

From Mexico to Morocco, these destinations have been decked out exclusively in one colour. But how did they end up this way?

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The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

Culture Series

These are Europe's most interesting and beautiful metro stations

Transport hubs, art galleries, design studios. Subway stations in Europe are more than just about getting people from A to B - they're also major tourist attractions.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

World News

2021 World Press Photo Contest nominees announced

The strongest photographs that tell the story of an unprecedented year. The World Press Photo Foundation selected this year's nominees for the 2021 Photo Contest.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.