A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

Apple and Amazon have seen their market value top $1tn, but will their growth continue to accelerate?

Elle Wright lost her son soon after birth. She wants to challenge the idea that a parent is only someone whose child is alive.

Arif Jafar was jailed for 47 days under the colonial-era law that has now been struck down.

Lions, giraffes, elephants, leopards and rhinoceros are illuminated in sunrises and sunsets.

The impact of recent fighting has had a devastating impact on communities in the Libyan capital.

The row continues over fishing rights in the English Channel after clashes between crews.

The air raids came as Russia's president dismissed Turkey's calls for a ceasefire in northern Syria.

Novak Djokovic will face Juan Martin del Potro for the US Open title after beating Kei Nishikori in the semi-finals.

The Chinese tycoon says he will resign as chairman on Monday to focus on philanthropy in education.

Kremlin critic Nikolai Glushkov told a paramedic in 2013 he thought two Russians had poisoned him.

England's Alastair Cook speaks of his determination to make a score in his final Test, after a day on which The Oval paid tribute to him.

England make a disappointing return to action following the World Cup as they are beaten by Spain in their inaugural Nations League game.

It was just like House of Cards. Or maybe Game of Thrones. Trump-Russia was the only drama that mattered.

The famous rap stars scuffled at New York Fashion Week over alleged comments about Cardi B's baby.

Natural aphrodisiacs for sale in Ghana - but what's in them?

Scotland will be "embarrassed" by the way they were ripped apart by ruthless Belgium, says Willie Miller.

Sir Mo Farah is looking forward to competing in the Great North Run again, and says he has been coaching his wife Tania.

His friend, rapper Pittsburgh Slim, was among those paying tribute to the musician.

Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil's presidential election. But who is he?

It is the final day of an election campaign that has seen a surge in support for far right.