In Pictures

Aerial view of Christ the Redeemer as fireworks to celebrate the New Year explode on Copacabana Beach during celebrations in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

New Year welcomed around the world

From spectacular firework displays to chilly sea dips, nations celebrate the start of 2026.

1 Jan 2026

The life and career of Brigitte Bardot

The French actress redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world before championing animal rights.

28 Dec 2025

Europe

Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

Thousands take to the Neolithic circle to welcome the sunrise on the shortest day of the year.

21 Dec 2025

England

Comedy Wildlife Awards: the funniest animal photos of 2025

This year saw over 10 thousand entries, which made you laugh the most?

10 Dec 2025

Noah Lyles jumps in the air on the start line for the 100m heats at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them

From the bottom of the swimming pool to the top of the pole vault bar, photographers reveal the stories behind these amazing shots. And a bonus point if you can spot the photographer in their own image.

25 Dec 2025

Steam train moving through snow-covered track lined with snow-covered trees

2025: The year in your pictures

As 2025 draws to a close, it's the perfect time to take a look back at some of the fantastic photographs sent in by the BBC Weather Watchers.

25 Dec 2025

Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park - a fairground with lots of rides is lit up at night

London's Christmas lights: A view from the skies

Aerial photographs taken at night show central London dazzling in festive light displays.

22 Dec 2025

London

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Martin Parr, pictured smiling in a black jumper

British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73

Parr rose to prominence in the mid 1980s, his colourful images capturing British life.

A sepia image of photography pioneer George Shaw. He is wearing Victorian clothes including a cap, shirt, jacket and neck tie. He is wearing oval glasses and smiling.

'Forgotten' photography pioneer celebrated

The George Shaw exhibition features reproductions of rare images and recently found daguerreotypes,

Caracal gripping a bloody flamingo mid-hunt on a sandy lakeshore.

Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

South African photographer Wim van den Heever takes the main prize for his shot

A black-and-white photograph of a group of young boys posing for the camera. A couple are on bikes and the boys above them are crowded together, some with their hands in the air. All of them are smiling and look generally excited.

Documentary photographer's unseen work on display

A gallery tracks down the portrait subjects of Chris Killip's Askam-in-Furness series.

Titled: Self-portrait in my room at the Asher family home, Wimpole Street, London, December 1963. A black and white, out of focus image of Paul McCartney holding his camera in both hands, and pointed at a mirror. He has a straight face and does not smile.

McCartney bedroom selfie in Beatles photo exhibit

Behind the scenes photos taken by Paul Mccartney during the rise of Beatlemania are going on show.

Your pictures

The aurora in the night sky behind a heart shaped rock

Your pictures on the theme of 'my best photo'

Images from our readers on the theme of "my best photo".

A pelican expelling water from its body as it faces the camera

Your pictures on the theme of 'monochrome'

Images on the theme of "monochrome" sent in by our readers.

We set the theme, you take the pictures

Each week, we ask you to send in your pictures on a set theme and a selection of these are then published each Thursday on our In pictures page

Your pictures on the theme of 'glass'

Images on the theme of "glass" sent in by our readers.

Your pictures on the theme of 'winter walks'

Images from our readers on the theme of "winter walks".

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7 Nov 2025

Dr James D Watson sitting at his desk in front of a drawing of the double helix structure of DNA, early 1960s

In Pictures: The race to discover the secrets of DNA

Photos and letters show how James Watson and Francis Crick raced to uncover the double helix structure of DNA.

7 Nov 2025

14 Oct 2025

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

South African photographer Wim van den Heever takes the main prize for his shot

14 Oct 2025

8 Oct 2025

The bright supermoon sitting at the tip of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Dazzling supermoon illuminates skylines around the world

From Paris to Taipei, this week's supermoon - also known as the Harvest and Hunter's moon - captured in photos.

8 Oct 2025

2 Aug 2025

Charlie Waite, wearing a shirt, waistcoat and jacket stands in front of a photo on display. Also next to the photo is Elizabeth Coles wearing a pink jumper and pink patterned trousers.

Liverpool Street photo exhibit showcases railway

The Lens on the Line exhibit features 17 images of the railway from across the country.

2 Aug 2025

20 Apr 2025

A chimpanzee sits on a man-made 'rock' in a zoo enclosure. A diorama of the wilderness is painted on the wall in the background

2025 Sony World Photography Awards: Winners revealed

Sony Photography Awards winner explores the tension between artificial spaces and environmental destruction.

20 Apr 2025

23 Mar 2025

Your pictures on the theme of 'my best photo'

Images from our readers on the theme of "my best photo".

23 Mar 2025

9 Mar 2025

Your pictures on the theme of 'monochrome'

Images on the theme of "monochrome" sent in by our readers.

9 Mar 2025

1 Mar 2025

People paddle in the sea at Copacabana Beach

Poplar trees, the Pope and paddling: Photos of the week

A selection of news photographs from around the world.

1 Mar 2025

25 Feb 2025

Your pictures on the theme of 'glass'

Images on the theme of "glass" sent in by our readers.

25 Feb 2025

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In Pictures

New Year welcomed around the world

The life and career of Brigitte Bardot

Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice

Comedy Wildlife Awards: the funniest animal photos of 2025

The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them

2025: The year in your pictures

London's Christmas lights: A view from the skies

Features

British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73

'Forgotten' photography pioneer celebrated

Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

Documentary photographer's unseen work on display

McCartney bedroom selfie in Beatles photo exhibit

Your pictures

Your pictures on the theme of 'my best photo'

Your pictures on the theme of 'monochrome'

We set the theme, you take the pictures

Your pictures on the theme of 'glass'

Your pictures on the theme of 'winter walks'

News-World-In Pictures-Latest updates

In Pictures: The race to discover the secrets of DNA

Pictured: Winning entries for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

Dazzling supermoon illuminates skylines around the world

Liverpool Street photo exhibit showcases railway

2025 Sony World Photography Awards: Winners revealed

Your pictures on the theme of 'my best photo'

Your pictures on the theme of 'monochrome'

Poplar trees, the Pope and paddling: Photos of the week

Your pictures on the theme of 'glass'