In pictures

The capital has plenty of places to beat the sweltering sun

Cool off and take a dip in rivers, lakes, waterfalls and seas

How the country celebrated the Queen’s major milestones across the decades

A world record crowd watched the Women’s Champions League clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid

This year marks the fourth major anniversary during the Queen’s 70-year reign

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kick off trip with dancing and chocolate-making in Belize

Defiance and destruction on day six of Vladimir Putin’s war

Kate Middleton’s whistle-stop two-day tour was packed with engagements

Wild weather has always caused death and destruction in Britain

The winter games officially open with a spectacular show at the Bird’s Nest

Conversion project gives the iconic car a new lease of life

This year’s supercar range includes the Lotus Evija and Maserati MC20

All the key dates for your sporting diary

From the Capitol attack to heartbreaking scenes at Kabul airport

Link between climate change and worsening weather established in pivotal year

Team wanted to make this Christmas ‘extra special’ for residents

The wish list includes mansions, coastal escapes and the most remote house in England

Country braced for high winds and heavy rain as Storm Barra hits less than two weeks after Storm Arwen caused chaos

British luxury car company’s entire fleet will be fully electric by 2030

Royal sweep for Netflix as The Crown and The Queen’s Gambit win top gongs

Marking 20th anniversary of deadliest terror atrocity on US soil

There’s a familiar face at No.1, but who else is on the football rich list?

Death toll rises as hospitals are overwhelmed by level of casualties

Hamad International in Doha takes the No.1 spot in the 2021 World Airport Awards

A pick of the best images from the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo

The countdown is on to the opening ceremony in Tokyo

Disneyland Paris hotel pays tribute to Marvel’s superheroes and the artists who created them

Duke of Cambridge celebrates 39th birthday following surprise public appearance

Iconic Old War Office building in London will feature 85 homes, a hotel and restaurants

The ‘Overture’ airliner will cut the New York to London flight time to three-and-a-half hours

Photographers explore ocean depths and wild terrains in 2021 awards

After tying the knot at the weekend Carrie Symonds joins the long line of spouses in No. 10

A look back at previous royal rendezvous as Joe Biden gears up to visit Her Majesty next month

Luxury brands were commissioned by Japanese entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa