A selection of news photographs from around the world.
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Queen Camilla meets Gladiators Nitro aka Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Fire aka Montell Douglas, at a reception to celebrate the final of BBC’s creative writing competition 500 Words, at Buckingham Palace, London.
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People paddle in the sea at Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Nuns pray in front of the statue of late Pope John Paul II outside Gemelli Hospital, where Pope Francis continues his treatment for pneumonia, in Rome, Italy.
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Poplar trees next to Sefton Park Allotments in Liverpool cast long shadows in the evening sun.
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Academy Awards host Conan O’Brien pushes the rolled red carpet during its rollout for the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California.
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A leatherback sea turtle hatchling swims away after its release at Lhoknga beach in Indonesia’s Aceh province.
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Michelangelo’s David is moved into the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen for an exhibition about the sculptor’s life.
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During a visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer presents US President Donald Trump with an invitation from King Charles III for a second state visit to the UK.
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Couples dance during the opening ceremony of the traditional Opera Ball in Vienna, Austria.
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Carnival goers cheer in front of Cologne Cathedral during the launch of carnival season.
David Deans Political reporter, BBC Wales News Getty Images Nathan Gill, 51, from Llangefni on Anglesey, faces eight counts of bribery and one count of conspiracy to commit…
O’Mahony, 35, has won 112 Ireland caps since making his international debut against Italy in 2012. Last year, he took over as captain following Johnny Sexton’s retirement and…