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Migrant train standoff in Hungary
Hundreds of migrants, including Syrian refugees, were stranded on a "Freedom Train" in Bicske for a second day, demanding passage to Germany in a standoff with riot police.
The long march to Austria
Hundreds of migrants set off on foot from Budapest for Austria.
Putin the animal lover
The Russian leader, the master of macho photo ops, shows a softer side with his affection for creatures great and small.
Landed on Lesbos
Hundreds of migrants arrive daily, crowding the Greek island's shores as the main town's mayor begs for aid.
Fan frenzy for Star Wars toys
Fans feel the Force as new toys from the upcoming "The Force Awakens" film go on sale worldwide at midnight.
Olympic evictions in Rio favela
As sports arenas rise up around them and neighbors' houses are demolished, around 50 families remain in Vila Autodromo, a favela bordering the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro. Full Coverage
Sand baths of Siwa
In the searing summer heat in western Egypt, at the hottest time of the day, sufferers of rheumatism, joint pain, infertility or impotence lie buried neck-deep in the sand of Siwa. Full Coverage
Fighting the jigger parasite
Left untreated, the jigger parasite - sand fleas that burrow under the skin, widespread in parts of Uganda - can lead to secondary infections that can be fatal. Full Coverage
Hurricane Katrina, 10 years on
Carlos Barria returned to New Orleans after documenting events in 2005 and found a city much rebuilt and renovated, although abandoned homes show Katrina’s lingering impact. Full Coverage
Katrina scenes overlaid
Carlos Barria overlaid the photos he took in 2005 with the same locations to contrast the inundated New Orleans then with the city 10 years after the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Full Coverage