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World news in pictures
World news in pictures
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1/49 25 October 2016
Migrants walk in the camp called the 'Jungle' on the second day of their evacuation and transfer to reception centers in France
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Gendarms stand guard as migrants queue during the full evacuation of the 'Jungle' migrant camp in Calais
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Migrants line-up to register at a processing centre in the makeshift migrant camp known as 'the jungle' near Calais
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A migrant sits on some disused rail tracks as he waits to register at a processing centre in the makeshift migrant camp known as 'the jungle' near Calais
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Residents look on as police officer leave a crime scene after a police operation against illegal drugs in Quezon City, Philippines
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Crew member of the International Space Station (ISS) expedition 50/51 Oleg Novitsky of Russia attends an examination training session in Star City outside Moscow, Russia
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A man stands amid the debris at the scene of an attack in the town of Mandera, Kenya
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People gather at the scene of an attack in the town of Mandera, Kenya, near the border with Somalia
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A massive recall of Samsung smartphones and strikes at Hyundai Motor took a toll on South Korea's economy in the third quarter, with the slowest growth in more than a year
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Philippines' Armed Forces chief General Ricardo Visaya escorts President Rodrigo Duterte before Duterte's departure for Japan
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Over a hundred supporters gather to welcome Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte outside a hotel in Tokyo
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Police officers stand guard as a prison vehicle escorting Rurik Jutting leaves the High Court
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JR Kyushu President Toshihiko and the company's officials pose during the ceremony for the company's listing at the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Japan's Kyushu Railway skyrocketed 20 percent as the former state-owned firm made its Tokyo trading debut after one of this year's biggest initial public offerings.
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South Korea's president offered a surprise public apology on after acknowledging her close ties to a mysterious woman at the center of a corruption scandal
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South Korean President Park Geun-hye leaves after releasing a statement of apology to the public during a news conference at the Presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea
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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during a news conference at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium
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A drone flies above World Surf League World Title winner Hawaian surfer John John Florence during the final heat of the Portuguese stage of the World Surf League championship at Supertubos beach near Peniche, central Portugal
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An employee walks at a facility located on the newly launched Pyakyakhinskoye oil field owned by Lukoil company in the Yamal region, Russia
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An aerial view shows facilities located on the newly launched Pyakyakhinskoye oil field owned by Lukoil company in the Yamal region, Russia
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Nguyen Van Xuan, one of three Vietnamese sailors freed by Somali pirates, holds his daughter at Hanoi's international airport
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Iraqi families, who were displaced by the ongoing operation by Iraqi forces against jihadistds of the Islamic State group
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Migrants gather around a bonfire to warm up in the 'Jungle' migrant camp in Calais
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An Iraqi man reacts as families, who were displaced by the ongoing operation by Iraqi forces against jihadistds of the Islamic State group to retake the city of Mosul, wait for food near Qayyarah
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Migrants gather around a bonfire to warm up in the 'Jungle' migrant camp in Calais
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Iraqi families, who were displaced by the ongoing operation by Iraqi forces against jihadistds of the Islamic State group to retake the city of Mosul
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A member of the Iraqi forces holds a position at the al-Shura area, south of Mosul
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French anti-riot policemen stand guard a gathering of migrants during the full evacuation of the Calais "Jungle" camp, in Calais
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European Challenge Tour players Joel Sjoholm of Sweden, Jurrian van der Vaart of the Netherlands, and Sandro Piaget of Monaco play from the "high tee" near the summit of Jebel Jais mountain, the highest peak in the UAE, as a preview to the Ras Al Khaimah 2016 Golf Challenge
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European Challenge Tour players Sandro Piaget of Monaco, Jurrian van der Vaart of the Netherlands, and Joel Sjoholm of Sweden pose for a photograph on the "high tee" near the summit of Jebel Jais mountain, the highest peak in the UAE, as a preview to the Ras Al Khaimah 2016 Golf Challenge
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A flower lies next to an inscription on the tomb of Martin Luther in the Schlosskirche church. Next year will mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation that Luther set in motion and that led to the creation of successful Protestant movements in history's most significant challenge to the Catholic Church
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The statue of 16th-century theologian Martin Luther on Marktplatz square, in Wittenberg, Germany
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Russian Navy's Tarantul-class corvette Ivanovets is escorted by a Turkish Navy Coast Guard boat as it sets sail in the Bosphorus, on its way to the Black Sea, in Istanbul, Turkey
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Around 100 French police take part in a protest at the old harbour on after four officers were injured when a group of youths swarmed their cars on October 8 in Viry-Chatillon and lobbed Molotov cocktails at them.
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A police mobile runs over protesters during a protest in front of the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines
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A worker works on scaffolding to install a portrait of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand
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A bank employee arranges commemorative 100 baht banknotes featuring the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej
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Conor Jordan, deputy chairman of impressionist and modern art at Christie's, unveils a painting by Claude Monet entitled 'Meule' during an auction preview in Hong Kong. The artwork, painted in 1891 and part of the Grainstack series, will be auctioned by Christie's in New York on November 16 where it is expected to sell around 45 million USD
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Investigators beside a bridge connecting two small islands south-east of Indonesian holiday hotspot Bali that collapsed, sending motorbikes flying into the water and leaving eight dead and about 30 injured
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China's Long March-2F carrier rocket transporting the manned spacecraft Shenzhou-11 blasts off from the launch pad at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China's Gansu Province
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A long column of smoke rises from the Chemical plant of the BASF site in Ludwigshafen, western Germany. One person was killed and at least six others were missing after an explosion Monday at a chemical plant at BASF's headquarters
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A view of a busy street during the morning rush hour, following the death of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in Bangkok, Thailand
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Mourners enter the Grand Palace to pay their respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, Thailand
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A Thai art student paints a portrait of late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as part of the country's mourning at Silpakorn University in Bangkok, Thailand
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Thai's pray and light candles in memory of the late King of Thailand outside the Grand Palace
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Over 360 Cheongsam enthusiasms enjoy the nature on the Tai Chi pond at Dahongyan National Park in Wuyi, Zhejiang
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Aerial view of women dressed in Cheongsams walking on the Tai Chi pond at Dahongyan National Park in Wuyi
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Excursionists enjoy the view from Buchenberg Mountain underneath autumnal trees near Buching, Germany
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Fireworks during the closure of the Pilar Fiestas next to the Pilar Basilica in Zaragoza, Spain
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People watch as a supermoon rises over Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
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Live: Manchester United vs Manchester City latest score and updates
Follow all the action live from the EFL Cup clash as the two Manchester sides go head-to-head
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Wenger urges Arsenal's Iwobi to lose the nerves in front of goal
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Sturridge not fit enough for Klopp's Liverpool says Souness
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Ex-Man United goalkeeper Valdes launches own dating app
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Ibrahimovic out for revenge and wants Man Utd to be 'boss of the city'
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Sharapova's return is gathering pace - but it doesn't sit right at all
After appearing in a recent charity event alongside John McEnroe and Andy Roddick, Sharapova is now due to play Garbine Muguruza in December. But what sort of message does this send?
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Tennis needs Kyrgios - but the length of ban is about right
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Kyrgios banned for three months after Shanghai Masters behaviour
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Konta hopes boosted as Williams withdraws in Singapore
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Murray wins Shanghai Masters title with victory over Agut
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Murray to face Bautista Agut in final after Djokovic's shock exit
Editorial Trump's relationship with Russia would be dangerous
America, with varying levels of success but consistent bravery, resisted Russian domination of Eastern Europe and it is unthinkable that Washington would now stand idly by while Putin re-establishes Stalin’s empire
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Letters Parliament should move to the Heathrow flight path
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Liam Young This is what I learnt as a Brit visiting a Trump rally
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Matthew Norman An election meant to make Trump rich will achieve the very opposite
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Editorial Heathrow may have been approved – but the real action is yet to come
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Letters Freedom of speech is a key aspect of British society
Mads Mikkelsen: 'You can be a big star and still be insecure'
Hollywood's go-to villain discusses Marvel's latest blockbuster, Hollywood divas, and becoming an actor in later life
Pussy Riot unveil anti-Trump anthem because ‘p*ssy is the new d*ck'
Pussy Riot have debuted a new single called ‘Straight Outta Vagina’, the latest track in Adult Swim’s 2016 singles club (following Run the Jewels) and an anti-Donald Trump anthem.
The Walking Dead actor says Negan's going to be around for a long time
'There’s not going to be a Negan flashback this year, but there’s time'
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Andrew Lincoln compares The Walking Dead season 7 to Lord of the Rings
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Everything you need to know about the Bake Off final
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Jon Snow finally confronts [spoiler] in new Game of Thrones pictures
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Lady Gaga takes the driver's seat in brand new Carpool Karaoke
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Yoko Ono's latest art exhibition features a Simpsons reference
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Perfect Day: An Intimate Portrait of Life With Lou Reed review
The ups and downs of being in a relationship with Lou Reed is brought to life by his first wife, Bettye Kronstad, whom he met in 1968
River Island mannequins appear to be having an existential crisis
They're having a rough time
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Stylish or NSFW? Making the case for the return of the fishnet
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The lady is a vamp: Discover your dark side with a black cherry lip
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Fashion photographer Sarah Moon launches Nars beauty collection
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The cosy lounge-wear you need for a stylish hibernation this winter
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Kenzo x H&M lookbook: The complete collection - in pictures
The worst mistake everybody makes when cooking steak
World-famous food guy Anthony Bourdain has a new book out called Appetites and he recently appeared on the Marc Maron 'WTF' podcast to talk about it.
The hotels with voice-activated rooms and robot dinosaur butlers
With everything from fingerprint-activated entry to voice-controlled rooms now on offer, the future of hotels is now
Grand Designs preview: Hobbit-style house in Wales built for £27k
This inspiring Grand Designs couple were given a five-year deadline of becoming truly self-sufficient and started their build with just £500 in the bank...
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Inside some of London's best - and hidden - Modernist homes
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How four neighbours turned an industrial yard into a row of homes
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The Queen’s House re-opens to public after £3m revamp
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The terrazzo revival: design rebels are loving this Venetian technique
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Grand Designs preview: see inside Bolton's ultra-modern eco house
You can now match with Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on Tinder
Tinder launched Swipe the Vote on Wednesday
I tested a Tesla Model S and it was worth it
A beautiful car that symbolises humanity’s march towards automation, but how does it fare on your average week in Poole?
Dishonored 2 live-action trailer shows off Emily's new powers
The new sequel lets players step into the shoes of the franchise's original hero, Corvo, or a now-grown Emily Kaldwin
Black Friday deals: From Apple to Dell - the best laptop offers
Whether you need one for business or uni work, pick up a PC at a bargain price