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A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent.

Waldemar Haffkine created the world's first vaccines for cholera and plague. Then a disaster derailed his life.

The 1980 hit comedy 9 to 5 was inspired by a real protest movement, which is profiled in a new documentary.

Malls that have hosted visits with Santa for over 100 years are being forced to change their approach.

Declassified files reveal Britain's attempts to wield influence in Latin America in the 1960s.

Rumours about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's health have thrown the spotlight on his possible successors.

The expansion marks another industry shift away from cinema to streaming.

A compromise was reached with Hungary and Poland who had threatened a veto over the rule-of-law clause.

The world has seen the biggest annual fall in CO2 emissions since World War Two, say researchers.

Trials of the Australian vaccine returned false-positive HIV tests, but did not harm participants.

Sir Barry Gibb explains why he and his brothers never succumbed to making a festive single.

She was best known for her role as Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders and parts in the Carry On films.

The US president-elect and his running mate beat three other finalists, including Donald Trump.

New coronavirus guidelines recommend cabin crew use disposable diapers and avoid the toilet.

BBC Scotland looks at how Steven Gerrard has propelled himself into the realms of Rangers' most successful European managers.

The founder of Pop Mart has seen his wealth surge as millions of Chinese buy collectible toys.

Australia lobbied for the release of the Uighur woman and her Australian child for three years.

The film is to be the 78-year-old actor's fifth and final instalment in one of his most famous roles.

The pro-democracy media billionaire is the most high-profile figure to fall foul of the controversial law.

Noor Ahmad, Melbourne Renegades' 15-year-old spinner, on Mankad controversy and emulating Afghanistan icon Rashid Khan.