Fife, Scotland The Flying Scotsman steams over the Forth Bridge near North Queensferry. The most famous steam locomotive in the world is celebrating its centenary year, having entered service on 24 February 1923 Photo Read More » Share Twitter
Gaza City The aftermath of an airstrike on the Sousi mosque as Israel massed tens of thousands of troops and heavy armour around the Gaza Strip after Hamas fighters infiltrated its heavily fortified border in several locations, killing hundreds and taking captivesFollow the live blog here Photo Read More » Share Twitter
Herat province, Afghanistan A boy holds his cat as he sits in the courtyard of his destroyed home after an earthquake in Zindah Jan district. Powerful earthquakes killed at least 2,000 people in western Afghanistan, a Taliban government spokesman said on Sunday. It is one of the deadliest earthquakes to strike the country in two decades Photo Read More » Share Twitter
Nablus, West Bank Smoke rises from burning tyres during clashes between Palestinians and Israeli forces after the latter attempted to secure the entry of Jewish worshippers to Joseph’s Tomb Photo Read More » Share Twitter
Nagaon, India A damselfly in a garden in the north-eastern state of Assam Photo Read More » Share Twitter
Eagle Pass, Texas, US Asylum seekers cross the Rio Grande from Mexico into the United States Photo Read More » Share Twitter
Santiago, Chile Police officers carry puppies on their backs during the annual military parade to celebrate the country’s independence day Photo Read More » Share Twitter
London, UK NHS consultants on a picket line outside University College hospital Photo Read More » Share Twitter
St Petersburg, Russia A dachshund dressed as a lion walks a podium during a dachshund parade in the Skipper Garden Photo Read More » Share Twitter
Paris, France The Palais de Garnier covered with an illustration as restoration works on the opera house continue Photo Read More » Share Twitter