The Phantom returns

In pictures: Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Phantom' sequel, 'Love Never Dies' opens in London

Kings of speed

In pictures: Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and the drivers competing for this year's Formula 1 crown

Snow blankets south of France

In pictures: The normally temperate south of France has been hit by the worst blizzard conditions in two decades

Paris fashion week

In pictures: Highlights from the Autumn/Winter 2010 catwalk shows

Super-storm lashes Melbourne

In pictures: Hailstones the size of lemons batter Australia's second-largest city

Oscars 2010

In pictures: Highlights from the Academy Awards - inside the Kodak Theater and on the red carpet

Mars up close

In pictures: Images from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter satellite

Chinese hostage drama

In pictures: Woman is held hostage at knife point by her brother-in-law

Michael Foot: 1913-2010

In pictures: The former Labour leader and left-wing intellectual has died