World news in pictures

Patrick Cockburn speaks to Iraqis whose lives were turned upside down when the jihadists took over

In a solemn gesture of reconciliation, the Queen joins German dignitaries and Holocaust survivors at one of the Nazis’ most notorious camps

A handy guide to the hidden dangers in your garden

Why concrete is still best for stunning architecture

Whether they need them for PE lessons or for everyday use, we've got hardy pairs that'll last long after they grow out of them

The world’s most famous tennis coach gives the inside story of some current and former students at Florida’s IMG Academy, which he founded 34 years ago

Wimbledon's defending champion is notable not just for his sporting prowess but for his strong character, forged in adversity

Canada's beauty will stay with me forever - as will a win against the hosts, says Alex Scott

The second most-capped All Black of all time on how illustrating children's books helps keep him grounded before big games, like the forthcoming defence of the World Cup

Uganda's former Prime Minister plans to end his erstwhile revolutionary comrade's 29 years of presidential rule

After Barack Obama coolly rebuffed a heckler in the White House this week, John Walsh examines the admirable art of dealing with unwanted interruptions

Is having a mutt in your meeting productive?

Cardiac cuisine is muscling in on the nose-to-tail menu

President Obama interviews David Attenborough in unique encounter for BBC1

Philosopher Roman Krznaric believes there are few ills that can't be solved with empathy – and he's created a roving Empathy Museum to prove it