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A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.

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A bolt of lightning crosses the sky as people look at buildings displaying a light show on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing

Striking news pictures from around the world

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.

Anti-riot police officers, one covered in white paint, in Dakar, Senegal - Friday 25 June 2021

Africa's top shots: Painted police and unfazed zebra

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

An image showing the remnant of a giant supernova explosion

Astronomy photo competition shortlist revealed

The competition has received more than 4,500 entries from people in 75 countries.

Fans at Wembley

England fans celebrate after win against Germany

Some 40,000 fans inside Wembley stadium cheered as England beat Germany 2-0 in their last-16 clash.

Collection of marine debris against a dark background

Plastic pollution art highlights risk to oceans

Mandy Barker has spent more than 10 years creating images to raise awareness of marine debris.

Gareth Mon Jones Photography

'How we captured magical bioluminescence sparkle'

Photographers describe the hours, patience and luck that goes into capturing glowing plankton.

The moon rises over the Temple of Poseidon

Strawberry Moon rises

The final supermoon of 2021 was captured by photographers around the world.

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A bolt of lightning crosses the sky as people look at buildings displaying a light show on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party in Beijing

Striking news pictures from around the world

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.

Anti-riot police officers, one covered in white paint, in Dakar, Senegal - Friday 25 June 2021

Africa's top shots: Painted police and unfazed zebra

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

An image showing the remnant of a giant supernova explosion

Astronomy photo competition shortlist revealed

The competition has received more than 4,500 entries from people in 75 countries.

Fans at Wembley

England fans celebrate after win against Germany

Some 40,000 fans inside Wembley stadium cheered as England beat Germany 2-0 in their last-16 clash.

Collection of marine debris against a dark background

Plastic pollution art highlights risk to oceans

Mandy Barker has spent more than 10 years creating images to raise awareness of marine debris.

Gareth Mon Jones Photography

'How we captured magical bioluminescence sparkle'

Photographers describe the hours, patience and luck that goes into capturing glowing plankton.

The moon rises over the Temple of Poseidon

Strawberry Moon rises

The final supermoon of 2021 was captured by photographers around the world.

Anti-riot police officers, one covered in white paint, in Dakar, Senegal - Friday 25 June 2021

Africa's top shots: Painted police and unfazed zebra

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

An image showing the remnant of a giant supernova explosion

Astronomy photo competition shortlist revealed

The competition has received more than 4,500 entries from people in 75 countries.

Fans at Wembley

England fans celebrate after win against Germany

Some 40,000 fans inside Wembley stadium cheered as England beat Germany 2-0 in their last-16 clash.

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