A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

Two men were shot dead in the Afghan capital, Kabul. But who were they, and why were they there?

Tourists love the sight of fireflies glowing at night but it can kill the insects, scientists say.

Wind turbines don't last for ever, and they are difficult to recycle. The industry is trying to figure out what to do with them.

How countries across the continent are preparing as the deadly virus spreads around the world.

"Climate chaos" has caused widespread losses of bumblebees across continents, experts say.

Some 3,700 people are on board the ship, which is quarantined in Yokohama for at least two weeks.

"This is that constant, steady, decent rainfall we've been praying for," said the fire service.

Tracy Brabin faced criticism for wearing the dress in the Commons.

Li Wenliang's death has sparked unprecedented levels of grief and anger on Chinese social media.

Billionaire Sir Len Blavatnik's Warner Music Group has announced plans to sell shares via a stock market listing.

Natalie Sciver's half-century leads England to a four-wicket win over India in their third match of the T20 tri-series in Melbourne.

The world's biggest electronics maker aims to produce two million surgical masks a month.

After living on California's streets for a decade, Greg and Marie received a remarkable invitation.

Tidjane Thiam's departure was to protect the bank's reputation, Credit Suisse's chairman says.

Thousands of people around the world remain under observation for signs of coronavirus.

Hundreds of thousands of bats have invaded Ingham and residents are fed up.

The A320 airliner diverted on Thursday after Syrian forces responded to alleged Israeli strikes.

England's second one-day international against South Africa in Durban is abandoned because of rain, with only 11.2 overs of play possible.

Thuringia's ex-premier was helped into office by the far right, but his resignation is now on hold.

Seven "packages" of 10 elephants each are on offer after a ban on hunting was lifted last year.