Funny News Pictures Of The Week

The Week In (Funny) Pictures
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From silly signs to adorable animals, funny footballers to painful politicians, here's our pick of the past seven days' silliest snaps...

The Week In Funny Pictures
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Robbie Savage learns the first rule of showbiz: never work with children, animals or silverware. (credit:PA)
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Sandra Bullock: literally unable to let any moment pass without being comedic. And that's why she's got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (credit:PA)
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Boris Johnson suddenly regrets the new Tube station he and Michael Bloomberg agreed to while they were out drinking. (credit:PA)
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Over in Germany, Samuel L Jackson gets into the Oktoberfest spirit. Just don't tell him it's still September.
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a UFO? No, it's a primary school's creative project. Sadly.
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Spotted outside a North London off-licence. Where presumably the staff are in no way bitter.
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Francois Hollande proves just how naturally sexy Frenchmen really are. (credit:PA)
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Nicklas Helenius demonstrates Aston Villa's new low-rise shorts. We're not sure they'll catch on. (credit:PA)
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Angela Merkel spots Nicklas Helenius. (credit:PA)
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Ed Balls tries to speak to the voters on their level.
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Lady Gaga does her best impression of Tina Turner having a bad hair day.
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As you can see, Conservative blogger Iain Dale takes the misuse of apostrophes very seriously indeed. (credit:PA)
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Meanwhile, in another part of Brighton, the Milibands try to prove to the press that their children have special powers and can, indeed, fly.
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It's that time of year again! That's right - the time they start putting Halloween pumpkins in animal enclosures.
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Over in China, however, they've found something even cuter: 14 (count 'em!) panda cubs! Aww!
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Cameron was amazed. He'd never seen a 'mechanical horse' before. (credit:PA)
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Jose Mourinho picks strange times for his Argos deliveries. (credit:PA)
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Yes, that really is a nose transplanted on that man's head. Here's the explanation.
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Mind you, some people at Ayr Racecourse have had entire face transplants. (credit:PA)
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"No, really. No need to thank me."
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The staff at Tiggywinkles carry out a final inspection on their new rescue vehicle. (credit:PA)
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And look! He's not even plugged in! (credit:Imgur: wyndhamheart)
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Britney Spears takes her son Jayden on a motocross bike. Jayden sends the photographer a plea for help through the medium of his eyes. (credit:Britney Spears)
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Nick Clegg in yet another perfect awkward politician/children encounter.
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Princess Beatrice is amazed that she has to wash her hands. Don't they know she never touches peasants' hands in the first place?! (credit:PA)
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Bill Clinton does his best Bono impression. No, really. That's not even a joke.
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Sorry, George, but that new hairdo still isn't working. Just like your policies! (credit:PA)
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Is it just us, or are FC Barcelona players getting younger each year?
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Meet Henry - the first polar bear born in Australia for 20 years. We do hope he gets used to their freezing climate.
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Clare Danes gets a little overexcited at the Emmys... (credit:PA)
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...while Kevin Spacey can't help but launch into his 'Usual Suspects' line-up routine. (credit:PA)
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And the award for Most Awkward Political Photo-Opp Of The Week goes to... Francois Hollande and Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita! Step forward, guys! (credit:PA)
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Mind you, it could have been worse. Ibrahim could have grabbed Francois like this. (credit:PA)