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In Pictures: New bells for Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Following the devastating 2019 fire, the city of Paris has been restoring its beloved Notre Dame Cathedral. The latest new addition is a new set of bells.

13/09/2024

USA

Shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania - in pictures

A local prosecutor confirmed the suspected gunman and at least one attendee were dead. The Secret Service said two spectators were critically injured.

14/07/2024

Culture news

World's oldest figurative painting found in Indonesian cave

The painting, found at Leang Karampuang cave on the east Indonesian island of Sulawesi, depicts three human-like figures and a wild pig.

04/07/2024

Culture news

Drones, heatwave and full bins: Glastonbury 2024 opening in pictures

Check out fresh pictures and footage from Glastonbury, one of the world’s most celebrated music festivals - which opened with an impressive first-time drone show this year.

27/06/2024

World News

In photos: University protests, Georgia unrest, Orthodox Easter

Here are some of the most stunning images from around Europe this week.

05/05/2024

Culture news

La Divina at 100: A photo journey through the life of Maria Callas

Take a look at the American-born Greek soprano's meteoric rise as the 'original diva' of opera, as the world celebrates the centenary of her birth.

02/12/2023

Culture news

Princess Leonor, Spain's future Queen, turns 18: Her life in pictures

As Princess Leonor celebrates her 18th birthday, we take a look at some of the most significant moments in her life through pictures.

31/10/2023

World News

Which are some of the best photographs taken in 2022?

Which is your favourite?

27/12/2022

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Argentina honours Lionel Messi and Albiceleste on mural

In the wake of Argentina's victory over France in the World Cup, Buenos Aires is paying tribute to the men who represented the country.

23/12/2022

Europe News

In pictures: Europe celebrates Ukraine Independence Day

Ukraine's Independence Day was widely celebrated across Europe on Wednesday in a massive show of solidarity with the war-torn country.

25/08/2022

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Tourists in Paris disappointed by under construction atmosphere

"It's a shame": while tourists can finally come back to Paris after two years of the pandemic, many are disappointed by the numerous monuments under construction in the capital.

14/06/2022

Netherlands

Europe's biggest flower park opens for first time since COVID pandemic

This should provide a nice lift to start the week!

28/03/2022

World News

Take a look back at 2021 with these striking images

A selection of the most outstanding photographs which marked 2021.

27/12/2021

Germany

The most striking pictures of Merkel's 16 years in power

As the world remembers her 16 years in office, these are some of the most striking pictures of Merkel's time in power.

08/12/2021

World News

Pictures of the week: striking images from this week's top stories

This week the Greek island of Crete was hit by the floods and Europe grappled with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. These and many other events are told through this week's most striking photographs.

13/11/2020

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

Here is our selection of the most striking photographs that made the news this week

14/08/2020

World News

The most eye-catching images from this week’s biggest stories

Here is our selection of the most eye-catching photographs from this week's key international news stories.

31/07/2020

World News

In pictures: what is going on at the Turkish-Greek border?

Pictures reveal the scale of the crisis on the Turkish-Greek border, where thousands of refugees and migrants have been trying to get to Greece since Turkey allowed them to cross the border.

11/03/2020

World News

In pictures: the best images from this week's biggest stories

This week in pictures: COVID-19 spreads in Europe, Syrians flee violence and Greek protests

28/02/2020

World News

In pictures: the best images from this week's biggest stories

This week's biggest stories in a selection of images

15/02/2020