In Pictures

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'Holy supper': Mexican church holds mass gathering

Half a million members of the "Light of the World" church take part in mass baptisms in Guadalajara.

Aretha Franklin: A life in pictures

Images from the life and career of the soul music legend, who has died in Detroit at the age of 76.

Africa's top shots: False nails and old shoes

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week.

  • 17 August 2018
  • From the section Africa

Madonna at 60

To mark Madonna's 60th birthday we take a look at the highlights and memorable moments of her life and career.

Siberia’s community of forgotten women

Photographer Oded Wagenstein met Siberian women left to face old age alone.

Jailed journalist's powerful photos of Bangladesh

Bangladesh has detained photographer Shahidul Alam, who has chronicled the country's troubled history.

  • 15 August 2018
  • From the section Asia

Features

I'm 24, but I’m not ready to 'adult' yet

  • 12 July 2018

The children shunned for being 'witches'

  • 26 June 2018

Living on a rock in the North Atlantic

  • 22 May 2018

What some women have to put in their underwear

  • 12 April 2018

Making Meghan's dress

  • 17 May 2018

What does your mind look like?

  • 11 May 2018

Our Experts

A suitcase full of photographic wonder

A treasure trove of quirky street photographs by John Turner capture London's past.

30 May 2018
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