Karo, Indonesia

This is a long exposure picture of Mount Sinabung spewing hot lava. The volcano roared back to life in 2010 for the first time in 400 years. After another period of inactivity it erupted again in 2013, and has been highly active in recent months.

Photo: Albert Damanik/Barcroft Images

Residents cover their faces with plastic bags to avoid inhaling volcanic ash in the village of Tiga Pancur.

Photo: Albert Damanik/Barcroft Images

Washington DC, US

Ivanka Trump listens to her father as he meets with small business owners at the White House. In the speech he proclaimed that ‘America’s on the verge of a golden age for small businesses.’

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Mediterranean Sea, Libya

A girl sits aboard a boat run by the Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms after she was recovered with others by a merchant ship in the sea off the Libyan coast. The coastguard said about 500 people were pulled to safety but eight were found dead.

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Shenyang, China

Thousands of people in military uniforms sing and form a giant calligraphy pattern to mark the 90th anniversary of Army Day.

Photo: Sipa Asia/Rex/Shutterstock

Delhi, India

A man finds a comfortable spot inside a pipe to read his paper.

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Patagonia

This photo captures the beauty of the marble caves of Patagonia. It won the honourable mention prize in the nature category of the National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year.

Photo: Clane Gessel/National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year

Vatican City

Pope Francis poses for a selfie with devotees during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall.

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