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

Amazon's plans for a campus in Long Island City bitterly divided a community grappling with rapid change.

Imran Khan needs Saudi money to stave off an economic bail-out - but this is not a one-way relationship.

Production designers Fiona Crombie and Alice Felton discuss combining work, motherhood and creating the set for The Favourite.

A half-British actor is the toast of Paris with his comedy Edmond - a new take on big-nosed Cyrano.

Shamima Begum's family urge her return to the UK, as she tells of fears her baby will be taken away.

Sqn Ldr Dick Churchill was one of 76 airmen who escaped from prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III.

Scientists have called for a ban on the development of weapons controlled by AI.

Two producers of the documentary speak to Radio 1 Newsbeat about the series' impact.

More than 1,700 people estimated to have returned to Western Europe, after joining Islamic State group.

How did Africa's most-industrialised country end up running out of electricity?

The country's electoral commission announces the move just hours before voting was due to begin.

A service for the Cardiff City player, who died in January, takes place in Argentina.

Researchers suggest bursts of high intensity workouts, like sprinting, are more effective for weight loss.

US special counsel says Paul Manafort should be jailed for 19-24 years after breaching a plea deal.

A collection of pictures of criminals jailed during the 1870s and 80s is to go on show in Aberdeen.

League One AFC Wimbledon have much to be optimistic about before their FA Cup fifth-round tie with Millwall, despite sitting bottom of League One.

There are eight FA Cup fifth-round ties taking place between Friday and Monday. Here, BBC Sport takes a look at five of them.

King George VI Chase winner Clan Des Obeaux aims for victory, Waiting Patiently returns, plus more on a bumper day of racing.

Here are a few things you might have missed this week.

Australian racehorse Winx makes history as she extends her own record of consecutive wins with a 30th straight victory.