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In Photos: International Living Statues Festival
At the event in Bucharest, artists dress up as characters in vivid outfits and hold very still. The festival, which is the largest European festival of its kind, aims to change perceptions of the art-form as an occupation associated with…
In Photos: North Korea’s Nuclear Testing Facility
Three explosions at nuclear site take place hours before President Trump cancels his historic summit with Kim Jong-un. From controlled explosions at North Korea’s nuclear testing facility at Punggye-ri that were carried out in front of…
In Photos: Remembering Manchester Bombing Victims
People gather in the city on the first anniversary of the terrorist attack. From crowds that gather outside Manchester Cathedral during the national commemoration service to sisters Martha, Lily and Bethanie Dunn, from Huddersfield who pay…
In Photos: World Hypertension Day
World Hypertension Day is on 17 May, and this year’s theme is Know Your Numbers. Global health physician-photographer Alexander Kumar shares images featuring an innovative social enterprise initiative, which uses a “guerrilla warfare”…
In Photos: The Amazing Life of Tom Wolfe
Picturing the amazing life of the writer Tom Wolfe, who has died aged 88. He was a great dandy, both in his elaborate dress and his neon-lit prose. Although he was in his late 50s when he became a bestselling novelist, with The Bonfire of…
In Photos: The Medieval Combat World Championship
Picturing the International Medieval Combat Federation which brings together the best fighters from across the globe to compete in historical medieval combat competitions, held this year at Scone Palace in Scotland. Don't miss this…
In Photos: The 2018 National Rifle Association Convention
The 2018 National Rifle Association (NRA) convention in Dallas, Texas was held over three days and the venue occupied more than 15 acres. From a sign showing NRA chief executive and president Wayne LaPierre to a boy with a gun who poses…
In Photos: State Dinners Held by Past U.S. Presidents
This selection of photos represents some state dinners held by past U.S. presidents. From Gerald R. Ford who dances with Queen Elizabeth II in the East Room of the White House to Michelle Obama who touches Obama's chin as they wait for the…
In Photos: The Festival of Snake-Catchers
The festival of snake-catchers (festa dei serpari) in Cocullo, Italy, is an annual religious procession in which the St Dominic’s statue is carried in procession, covered with living snakes. From a panoramic view of Cocullo village during…
30 Historical Photos From WW2 You Haven’t Seen Before
Picturing the area across Europe that saw fierce conflicts throughout the duration of the war, between September 1939 and May 1945. The day when Germany unconditionally surrendered, May 8, is celebrated as Victory in Europe Day; Russia and…