A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

Your pictures on the theme of 'hobbies'

Step inside the BBC Radio 5 Live commentary box as South Africa make history by winning a fourth Rugby World Cup.

Chris Jones, Matt Dawson and Bobby Skinstad in the commentary box at the Rugby World Cup final

Hugs in commentary box as South Africa make history

Jessie Buckley and Riz Ahmed star in Christos Nikou's intriguing drama about modern dating.

Anna (Jessie Buckley) and Amir (Riz Ahmed)

Fingernails: What if a machine could find your life partner?

Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United are going "in the right direction" - but Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola considers Liverpool the club's current biggest rivals.

Manchester United players Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Bruno Fernandes, Raphael Varane and Casemiro chase Erling Haaland of Manchester City

Man Utd going in right direction before derby - Ten Hag

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury claims a controversial split decision victory against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

Tyson Fury with his WBC heavyweight title

Fury survives knockdown in controversial win over Ngannou

New Zealand captain Sam Cane says his red card in the Rugby World Cup final defeat by South Africa is something he will have to "live with forever".

Red card something I will live with forever - Cane

Watch highlights as South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup title, beating 14-man New Zealand to retain their crown in Paris.

Pollard kicks South Africa to World Cup victory

Descendants of 19 men hanged 123 years ago have spent decades searching for their remains.

Isaria Meli standing next to a portrait of his grandfather

60-year search for our grandfathers' skulls led us to German museum

Princess Leonor of Spain's birthday is on Tuesday, prompting talk of what sort of royal she will be.

Leonormania hits Spain as crown princess turns 18

Despite a drop in players and job cuts, the boss of developer Niantic insists it's not game over.

A middle-aged man with brown hair, parted at the side, stands in a park and smiles. He's wearing a grey t-shit underneath a thin, grey waterproof jacket which has a "Niantic" logo on the right breast and a "Marmot" logo on the left. He's got a pair of earbuds joined by a wire hanging from his neck. Behind him, we can see deck chairs, trees with green leaves just starting to show the first signs of autumn, and a woman walking her dog on a path that cuts through the park's grassed area.

Pokémon Go creator evolves a plan to catch more fans

Benjamin Netanyahu declaring the war in Gaza as Israel's "second war or independence" dominates Sunday's papers.

Earth 'shook' in Gaza and 'extremism crackdown'

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi says the country will be united by his team's victory against New Zealand in the World Cup final in Paris.

Siya Kolisi celebrates South Africa's 2023 Rugby World Cup win

World Cup win will unite South Africa - Kolisi

The officer later received an apology from President Petr Pavel who "simply underestimated the weight".

Czech president in a suit hits soldier with a flagpole

Czech president knocks soldier's hat off with flagpole

When former BBC correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones broke his elbow he waited days for an operation.

'My NHS hell waiting for surgery and information'

Match of the Day pundit and former Arsenal striker Ian Wright looks at how Eddie Nketiah shone against Sheffield United.

How 'brilliant' Nketiah shone for Arsenal

Match of the Day's pundits look at the chance Brentford's Neal Maupay had against Chelsea to end his 405-day Premier League goalscoring drought.

Neal Maupay of Brentford runs with the ball past Robert Sanchez of Chelsea

MOTD pundits cannot believe Maupay did not end goal drought

Cruz Azul v León

Judd Trump reaches the final of the Northern Ireland Open, where he will play Chris Wakelin, after recovering from a poor start to beat Barry Hawkins in Belfast.

Judd Trump competing at the Northern Ireland Open

Trump fights back to beat Hawkins and reach final

Charles Leclerc leads Carlos Sainz to a sensational and surprising Ferrari one-two in qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Ferrari's Leclerc takes surprise Mexico City pole

Man City set £50m asking price for Kalvin Phillips, Saudi Arabia clubs prepare Kevin de Bruyne offers, Ruben Neves 'dreams' of Newcastle move, plus more.

Manchester City and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips

Man City want £50m for Phillips - Sunday's gossip

Boss Andoni Iraola says it is a "relief" after Bournemouth secure their first Premier League win of 2023-24 with a 2-1 victory against Burnley.

First Bournemouth league win a relief - Iraola

Mexico City GP qualifying pictures

Larne defender Micheal Glynn is drenched after falling into a pitchside puddle during the 2-1 away win over Newry City.

Watch: Glynn makes a splash in Showgrounds puddle

Fabio Wardley defends his British heavyweight title with a TKO victory against David Adeleye in Saudi Arabia.

Fabio Wardley with his British heavyweight title

Wardley stops Adeleye to retain British heavyweight title

The Nottingham Panthers' Challenge Cup match at Sheffield Steelers is abandoned after a player suffered a serious cut to his neck from a skate.

Stick and the puck photographed during an ice hockey match

Match ended after player suffers serious neck cut

South Africa clinch a record fourth Rugby World Cup by doing just enough to deny 14-man New Zealand and retain their crown in a helter-skelter final in Paris.

South Africa edge out New Zealand in epic final

Richard Bracey left the dark mines of the south Wales valleys in the 1940s for lighter work.

Remarkable story of 1940s miner's signs still lighting up Soho

Adopting weekly child payments system used in Scotland would be transformational, commissioner says.

Child payments would help poor families - official

Former Wales centre Jamie Roberts joins the Welsh Rugby Union board as one of three new non-executive directors.

Ex-Wales star Roberts among new WRU board members

Reaction and analysis as undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury beats MMA star Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury fight in Saudi Arabia

Relive Fury's split decision win over Ngannou

The word "liars" is daubed in red on the front of the building during a demonstration.

BBC building graffitied during Palestine protest

Gun shop owner says after the mass shooting in Lewiston he saw an increase in gun purchases.

'We sold 28 guns yesterday' - Lewiston gun shop owner

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of behaving like a "war criminal" in its bombing of Gaza.

President Erdogan addresses a pro-Palestinian rally

Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey in Gaza row

Cardiff Devils comfortably beat Coventry Blaze in the Challenge Cup in the Welsh capital.

Cardiff Devils 5-1 Coventry Blaze

Follow live text and audio commentary from final practice and qualifying at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Leclerc takes Mexico City GP pole in Ferrari front row lock-out - reaction

The Manchester derby is not a foregone conclusion given the air of uncertainty hanging over both clubs, writes Simon Stone.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag

'Air of uncertainty' before Manchester derby

Some residents were emotional to learn that the hunt for the man accused of killing18 people was over.

Tears and relief in Maine after gunman's death

With both Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham lighting up their leagues, who else in world football can claim to have had a better start to the season?

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham celebrating

Are 'stupendous' Bellingham & record-breaker Kane world's best?

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe praises his team's attitude after their 2-2 draw away at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Howe praises Newcastle attitude after 'challenging' week

Bristol Rovers owner Hussain AlSaeed says the club's proposed Fruit Market stadium move is off.

Bristol Rovers to redevelop ground instead of move

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil says the decision to award Newcastle a first-half penalty for Hwang Hee-chan's challenge on Fabian Schar was "terrible".

O'Neil bemoans 'terrible' penalty decision

Irish police say two women are being treated in hospital for serious injuries after a dog attack.

Women seriously injured in XL bully attack

It took Ohio-based Jeanette Paras 10 hours to create the artwork.

Artist paints Taylor Swift on giant Halloween pumpkin

Leinster recover from losing their United Rugby Championship opener against Glasgow by beating the Sharks 34-13 in Dublin.

A Leinster player is tackled by a Sharks rival in the United Rugby Championship victory

Leinster bounce back from loss to beat Sharks

QPR sack head coach Gareth Ainsworth after only two wins in 14 games at the start of the Championship season.

Gareth Ainsworth was appointed by QPR in February

Ainsworth sacked by Championship strugglers QPR

Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs, Saracens and Gloucester-Hartpury secure the top two places in their respective groups as the pool stages of the Allianz Cup conclude.

Wills stars as Bears end pool stages unbeaten

Glentoran boss Warren Feeney says his thoughts and prayers are with Bobby Burns after the midfielder suffered a nasty injury in their 1-1 draw against Crusaders.

Glens boss Feeney says thoughts with injured Bobby Burns

Fortuna Sittard v Utrecht

Lens v Nantes

St Johnstone are five points adrift at the bottom of the league table, without a win to their name - and now they've departed with manager Steven MacLean

The numbers behind MacLean's St Johnstone exit

Kalle Rovanpera is the World Rally Champion after a crash on stage 11 of the Central European Rally (CER) ends Elfyn Evans' title hopes.

Rovanpera handed second WRC title after Evans crash

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany compares long delays surrounding tight video assistant referee decisions with "going to the casino".

Vincent Kompany applauds the travelling fans at the end of Burnley's defeat at Bournemouth in the Premier League

VAR process 'like going to casino' - Kompany

Juventus v Hellas Verona

A double from substitute Joe Thomson helps 10-man Larne to a comeback win against Newry City.

Watch: Larne fight back late to beat Newry City

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher is left "fuming" at the decision not to award a foul on Mustapha Bundu in the defeat at Ipswich.

Plymouth Argyle manager Steven Schumacher

Argyle boss Schumacher 'fuming' with referee

The former US vice president says he has "no regrets" after ending his bid to be the Republican nominee.

Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence wave on October 28, 2023.

Mike Pence withdraws from 2024 US presidential race

Dorchester's Brewery Square is filled with people wearing white sheets for a world record attempt.

Heavy rain hampers most ghosts world record bid

Cameron Norrie pulls out of the Paris Masters event with a knee injury, leaving British Davis Cup captain Leon Smith with another fitness concern.

Cameron Norrie hits a return at the Paris Masters

Norrie injured in Paris but should be fit for Davis Cup

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is launching "massive air strikes" as it expands its ground offensive in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

'We will win, we will prevail', promises Israeli PM

Crusader and Glentoran play out an entertaining 1-1 draw at Seaview.

Highlights: Crusaders and Glentoran share Seaview spoils

A connectivity blackout on Saturday meant people could not contact friends, family or even ambulances to help the injured.

A man carries an injured child to Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital

The messages of fear that trickled out while Gaza was disconnected

Edinburgh hold off Lions to make it two wins from two to start their United Rugby Championship campaign.

Edinburgh celebrate scoring a try against Lions

Edinburgh hold off Lions for second straight win

Roadworks are causing delays for hours on the A9, say bosses of The Enchanted Forest light show.

Forest visitors disenchanted by two-hour delays

The first minister said his in-laws had not been in touch since Friday morning.

We do not know if family are alive or dead - FM

Almere City v Go Ahead Eagles

Scotland win the inaugural edition of Rugby's WXV2 after Italy failed to beat the United States of America by a sizeable enough margin.

Scotland players celebrate following the WXV2 match between United States and Italy

Scotland win maiden WXV2 title after Italy falter

Cornish Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle says his young side could have won as they lost 20-18 to Bedford in the Championship.

Cattle rues missed Pirates chance to beat Bedford

Complaints about the pitch, ruck speed, officiating and suggestions the visitors threw away the first Test added spice to second Test, which England won.

Tonga comments gave England 'massive motivation'

Sixth-tier sides Jeanfield Swifts and Dunbar United pull off Scottish Cup shocks as they knock League Two opposition out in the second round.

Jeanfield & Dunbar shock League 2 sides in Scottish Cup

Reaction and analysis after South Africa overcome 14-man New Zealand 12-11 in a pulsating final in Paris.

'An amazing achievement' - reaction after South Africa win fourth World Cup

Hamas-run authorities say hundreds of buildings were destroyed in the past day, with 377 people killed.

A Palestinian man carries a wounded boy following an Israeli air strike in northern Gaza (28 October 2023)

Gaza sees heaviest bombardment since start of war

First Minister Humza Yousaf reiterated his call for a ceasefire as thousands joined rallies in Scotland.

We don't know if family is dead in Gaza - Yousaf

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers refused to blame his side's heavy schedule for their failure to beat Hibernian.

'Mental fatigue can't be an excuse for Celtic'

Gaza's health ministry, which is run by Hamas, says hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours.

'Biggest ever' strikes hit northern Gaza

Erol Bulut challenges Rubin Colwill to keep on delivering for Cardiff City after the Wales international's fine solo goal seals victory over Bristol City.

Rubin Colwill celebrates against Bristol City

Bulut challenges Colwill after Robins stunner

Former intelligence officers tell BBC it is unclear how Hamas could be kept out after Israeli forces leave.

Two Palestinian children stand in the rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza

Israel has no plan for Gaza after war ends, experts warn

A Palestinian living in Glasgow spoke to thousands who joined a rally calling for a ceasefire.

'I've lost 42 members of my family in Gaza attacks'

Steven MacLean gives his final interview as St Johnstone manager after his team's 4-0 defeat away to St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership.

'Some St Johnstone players should be ashamed'

Newport County condemn the "racist gesture" aimed at striker Omar Bogle by a supporter during Saturday's League Two win at Gillingham.

Newport striker Omar Bogle shushes the Gillingham crowd after scoring two goals to secure victory for Newport County in League Two

Newport condemn 'racist' abuse of Bogle by Gills fan

Leaders Linfield maintain their eight point advantage at the top of the table with a ruthless display at Windsor Park as they beat Loughgall 5-1.

Highlights: Linfield hit five past Loughgall at Windsor

Connacht make it back-to-back wins at the start of the United Rugby Championship season as they come from behind to beat Glasgow 34-26 in Galway.

Connacht come from behind to defeat Glasgow

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany says he has a "bitter feeling" after VAR did not investigate a "clear" handball shortly after a five-minute check saw a Clarets goal ruled out in their 2-1 Premier League defeat to Bournemouth.

VAR decisions leave Kompany feeling 'bitter'

Leicester Tigers fly-half Jamie Shillcock lands six penalties, including late one, to clinch a thrilling victory at leaders Bath in the Premiership.

Leicester Tigers' players celebrate their narrow win over Bath in the Premiership

Shillcock lands 20 points as Leicester upset Bath

Truro City's winless run is extended to five games as they lose 2-1 at home to Tonbridge Angels.

Truro City's winless run goes on

Vitória Guimarães v Chaves

Sligo Rovers v Drogheda United

Police say the girl was pulled into an alleyway and was told to perform sexual acts for money.

CCTV image of a man police want to speak to

Man wanted after teenage girl is sexually assaulted

Grimsby Town sack manager Paul Hurst after Saturday's League Two defeat at Doncaster Rovers.