Pictures of the week brings you the best images over the past seven days from around the world, chosen by our very own photo editors, Elliot Wagland and Tahira Mirza.
pictures of the week
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Revellers of Portela samba school perform during the second night of the carnival parade at Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 9, 2016. (credit:VANDERLEI ALMEIDA via Getty Images)
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An Indian dancer performs a fire breathing act during a procession to mark the 661st anniversary of the birth of Hindu guru Bawa Lal Dayal Maharaj in Amritsar on February 9, 2016. Bawa Lal Dayal Maharaj, a popular leader of his time, is especially revered by devotees of a temple in the town of Dhyanpur, some 45 kms north of Amritsar. (credit:NARINDER NANU via Getty Images)
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A waves breaks against a pier and a lighthouse in Les Sables-d'Olonne, western France, on February 9, 2016.High winds buffeted northwestern Europe on February 8, leaving one woman in France in a coma after she was hit by an advertising hoarding. Electricity was cut to 5,000 homes in northern France. (credit:LOIC VENANCE via Getty Images)
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(L-R) Beyonce, Chris Martin and Bruno Mars perform during Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 7, 2016. (credit:TIMOTHY A. CLARY via Getty Images)
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Indian bystanders watch as a wild elephant walks along a busy street in Siliguri on February 10, 2016. The adult male elephant was tranquilised and captured by wildlife officials and transported to a nearby forest. (credit:DIPTENDU DUTTA via Getty Images)
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Black cab drivers block Whitehall as they take part in a protest against Uber on February 10, 2016 in London, England. Drivers are claiming that Uber is not subjected to the same stringent regulation requirements as they are and that deregulation of the trade has compromised passenger safety. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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South Korean protesters burn an effigy of North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un during an anti-North Korea rally on February 11, 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea announced on February 10, 2016 that the country would close an industrial complex jointly ran with North Korea, as the strongest response for North's recent nuclear test and rocket launch. (credit:Chung Sung-Jun via Getty Images)
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Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks takes a hit by Johnny Oduya #47 and Jordie Benn #24 of the Dallas Stars in the third period of the NHL game at the United Center on February 11, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (credit:Bill Smith via Getty Images)
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Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) talks with reporters on his charter flight from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport February 10, 2016 en route to Spartanburg, South Carolina. Rubio placed fifth in the New Hampshire primary, behind fellow GOP candidates Jeb Bush, John Kasich, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Donald Trump, who swept away the competition with 35-percent of the vote. (credit:Chip Somodevilla via Getty Images)
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An airliner of India's IndiGo carrier flies over the setting sun in New Delhi on February 10, 2016. (credit:PRAKASH SINGH via Getty Images)
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Tulips flowers at full bloom at Mughal Garden during a press preview at Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 10, 2016 in New Delhi, India. The world famous Mughal Gardens will remain open for general public from 12 February to 19 March, 2016 (except on Mondays which are maintenance days) between 9.30 am to 4 pm, a press release issued today by Rashtrapati Bhavan. (credit:Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
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Animal keeper Susanne Meyer measures the height of baby giraffe Mayla during an inventory at the Thueringer Zoopark zoo in Erfurt, eastern Germany, on February 10, 2016. (credit:MARTIN SCHUTT via Getty Images)
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The Brotherhood of the ''Burial of the Sardine'' sing and dance outside a tavern during the Burial of the Sardine procession on February 10, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. The Sardine procession is a centuries-old Spanish tradition made famous by a painting by Spanish artist Francisco de Goya called 'El Entierro de La Sardina'. The mourners hold a mock funeral procession mourning the end of Carnival through the heart of old 'Castizo' Madrid visiting and enjoying the wines and tapas of local taverns. (credit:Denis Doyle via Getty Images)
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Horses eat their food on the roadside pavement in New Delhi on February 10, 2016. (credit:CHANDAN KHANNA via Getty Images)
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Firefighters (bottom R) hose down falling rubble to prevent dust from rising as excavators are used during the search and rescue operation at the Wei-Kuan complex which collapsed in the 6.4-magnitude earthquake, in the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan on February 10, 2016. Taiwan prosecutors were on February 10 questioning the developer of the apartment complex that collapsed during the earthquake as prosecutors detailed flaws in construction of the building where nearly 100 people remain trapped. (credit:ANTHONY WALLACE via Getty Images)
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A man waits at a bus stop after a heavy snowfall, caused meters of snow depth on the ground in Turkey's Eastern city Bitlis on February 10, 2016. Snowfall covered road, bus stops, traffic signs as well as pavements. (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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A man dressed in carnival costumes as Star Wars characters during the Venice Carnival in Saint Mark's Square on the last day of Carnival . (credit:Pacific Press via Getty Images)
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Actors Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Penelope Cruz and Owen Wilson walk the runway during the 'Zoolander No. 2' World Premiere at Alice Tully Hall on February 9, 2016 in New York City. (credit:Brian Ach via Getty Images)
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A refugee is being rescued by Turkish coast guards as he waits on top of a sinking boat in the Aegean Sea off Turkey's western Balikesir province on February 9, 2016. At least 27 people have died after a boat carrying refugees sank in the Aegean Sea off Turkey's western Balikesir province. (Photo by Turkish Coast Guard/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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Actor Sylvester Stallone speaks at the Montecito Award at the Arlington Theater at the 31st Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 9, 2016 in Santa Barbara, California. (credit:Mark Davis via Getty Images)
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This long exposure picture taken on February 9, 2016 shows Sydney Town Hall being lit up red to welcome the Lunar New Year in Sydney. (credit:SAEED KHAN via Getty Images)
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Sydneysiders and tourists enjoying their evening under Lunar New Year decorations and paper lantern at the Martin Place in Sydney. (credit:SAEED KHAN via Getty Images)
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Actor Ryan Reynolds takes a picture with a fan at the Apple Store Soho Presents Meet The Actor: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, TJ Miller, and Ed Skrein, 'Deadpool' at Apple Store Soho on February 9, 2016 in New York City. (credit:Jim Spellman via Getty Images)
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The logo of the candidacy of Paris 2024 is projected on the Arc de Triomphe on February 09, 2016 in Paris, France. The city of Paris is a candidate for the Summer Olympics in 2024 along with Rome, Budapest and Los Angeles. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images) (credit:Chesnot via Getty Images)
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The vicar of the National Cathedral Stuart Kenworthy flips a pancake during the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Race at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on February 9, 2016.Shrove Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, precedes Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. (credit:NICHOLAS KAMM via Getty Images)
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Child labors collect coal from dust near brick making field in Dhaka, Bangladesh on February 09, 2016. Despite of the hazardous effect of dust on health, child labor collect coal and sell it around $4 per a week to help their family budget. Child labor in Bangladesh is around 30.1%. Bangladesh adopted the National Child Labor Elimination Policy at 2010, providing a framework to eradicate all forms of child labor by 2015, but according to the International Labor Organization there are still around 3.2 million child labors in Bangladesh. (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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Fireworks explode over Victoria Harbor as part of celebrations of the Chinese New Year on February 09, 2016 in Hong Kong, China. (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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Schoolchildren take part in a pancake race ahead of the annual Shrove Tuesday ladies trans-Atlantic pancake race on February 9, 2016 in Olney, England. On Shrove Tuesday every year the ladies of Olney, Buckinghamshire compete in a Pancake Race, a tradition which dates back to 1445. Children from Olney schools also take part in their own races. Olney competes every year against the women of Liberal, Kansas, USA in a friendly race dating back to 1950. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Actors Leonardo DiCaprio (L) and Sylvester Stallone attend the 88th Annual Academy Awards nominee luncheon on February 8, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. (credit:Alberto E. Rodriguez via Getty Images)
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A photo taken on February 8, 2016 shows waves crashing in the harbour of Lesconil, western of France. (credit:FRED TANNEAU via Getty Images)
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Lady Gaga sings the National Anthem at Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (credit:Christopher Polk via Getty Images)
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The Blue Angels perform a fly-over prior to Super Bowl 50 between the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (credit:Ezra Shaw via Getty Images)
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An Indian man (L) with a tranquilizer gun looks on as a leopard attacks a man identified by Indian media as wildlife conservationist Sanjay Gubbi (R) at a private school on the outskirts of Bangalore on February 7, 2016. The animal reportedly injured six people before being tranquilized. (credit:STR via Getty Images)
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A carnival float mocking US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stands on display near city hall on February 8, 2016 in Duesseldorf, Germany. Today's Rose Monday parade, the highlight of western Germany's carnival season, has been cancelled due to weather predictions that include high winds. (credit:Sascha Steinbach via Getty Images)
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Bruno, a bearded collie cross, walks in the wind in Newquay on February 8, 2016 in Cornwall, England. Parts of the UK are currently being battered by Storm Imogen, the ninth named storm to hit the UK this season. Thousands of homes have been left without power and commuters hit by road and rail chaos as Storm Imogen batters the South with gale force winds and torrential rain. (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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Rival teams 'Up'ards' and 'Down'ards' battle for the ball during the second day of the Royal Shrovetide Football match in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, England on February 10, 2016. For two days, over Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday, hundreds of participants battle it out in a 'no rules' game dating back to the 17th Century where the aim is to get a ball into one of two goals that are positioned three miles apart at either end of Ashbourne. (credit:Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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US actor George Clooney, left, and his wife Amal Clooney arrive at the red carpet for "Hail, Caesar!" the opening film of the 2016 Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Axel Schmidt) (credit:Axel Schmidt/AP)
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Dakota Johnson arriving for the European Premiere of How To Be Single, at Vue West End, Leicester Square, London. (credit:Doug Peters/Doug Peters)
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A farmer clashes with riot police during a protest outside Agriculture ministry in Athens, Friday, Feb. 12, 2016. Farmers from across Greece have begun gathering in Athens for a two-day protest against the government and its plans to impose new tax hikes and pension charges. Bailout lenders are demanding that Greece scrap tax breaks for farmers and impose pension reforms that will lead to higher monthly contributions from the self employed and salaried employees. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
The Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(01 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A terracotta army is on display during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(02 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: a family stops to look at a large lantern during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(03 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Peacock lanterns light up the night during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(04 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Amongst the animal lanterns on display are life size pandas and giraffes during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(05 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A terracotta army is on display during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(06 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A huge lantern of the Imperial Palace lights up the night during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(07 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Amongst the animal lanterns on display are life size pandas and giraffes during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(08 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Peacock lanterns light up the night during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(09 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Pictures are taken of the monkey lantern amongst others representing the Chinese animal years during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(10 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Peacock lanterns light up the night during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(11 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A 66 metre long dragon lantern during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(12 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: People wak through a tunnel of lights and lanterns during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(13 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Pictures are taken of the monkey lantern amongst others representing the Chinese animal years during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(14 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A huge lantern of the Imperial Palace lights up the night with water lilly lanterns reflecting next to the river during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(15 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: People wak through a tunnel of lights and lanterns during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(16 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Amongst the animal lanterns on display are monkeys representing that 2016 is the Chinese year of the monkey during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(17 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: William Parson, 7, looks up at the 66 metre long dragon lantern during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(18 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: William Parson, 7, looks up at the 66 metre long dragon lantern during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(19 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A 66 metre long dragon lantern sits amongst other attractions during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(20 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A 66 metre long dragon lantern during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(21 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A 66 metre long dragon lantern during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(22 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A member of the public walks past the 66 metre long dragon lantern during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(23 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A huge lantern of the Imperial Palace lights up the night with water lilly lanterns reflecting next to the river during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(24 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Amongst the animal lanterns on display are monkeys representing that 2016 is the Chinese year of the monkey during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(25 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: William Parson, 7, looks up at the 66 metre long dragon lantern during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(26 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A giant lantern of the Imperial Palace is lights up the night during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(27 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: A huge lantern of the Imperial Palace lights up the night during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(28 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: People wak through a tunnel of lights and lanterns during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(29 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: a variety of flower lanterns and an array of lights sparkle during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
Preview Of London's Chinese Lantern Festival(30 of60)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Giant lilly pads light up the night during the opening night of the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House And Gardens on February 3, 2016 in London, England. The lanterns have been brought over from China to celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. There are hundreds of giant illuminated lanterns including a 66 metre long dragon, a Terracotta Army and Imperial palace on display in the 65 acre gardens of Palladian villa Chiswick House until 6th March. (Photo by Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images) (credit:Chris Ratcliffe via Getty Images)
The Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House(31 of60)
Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
The Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House(32 of60)
Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
The Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House(33 of60)
Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
The Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House(34 of60)
Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Sculpted lanterns at the Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House and Gardens in London which runs from the 3rd February to the 6th March. (credit:John Walton/PA Wire)
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Waves crash over the sea wall at Porthcawl in Wales as winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain after Storm Imogen slammed into the south coast bringing fierce gusts and torrential downpours. (credit:Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
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Newhaven Harbour wall and lighthouse. (credit:Mike Hewitt via Getty Images)
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Newhaven Harbour wall and lighthouse. (credit:Mike Hewitt via Getty Images)
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Bruno, a bearded collie cross, walks in the wind in Newquay in Cornwall, England. (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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Newhaven Harbour wall. (credit:Mike Hewitt via Getty Images)
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Newhaven Harbour wall and lighthouse. (credit:Mike Hewitt via Getty Images)
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Waves crash over the Longships Lighthouse just off Land's End. (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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Waves hit the shore in Newhaven. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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Waves hit the shore on February In East Sussex. (credit:Carl Court via Getty Images)
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A jogger is as she braves the stormy seafront at Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire as winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain after Storm Imogen slammed into the south coast bringing fierce gusts and torrential downpours. (credit:ben Mitchell/PA Wire)
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Gales force wind almost blows visitors off their feet at Portland Bill, near Southwell in Dorset, as winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain after Storm Imogen slammed into the south coast bringing fierce gusts and torrential downpours, (credit:Steve Parsons/PA Wire)
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Newhaven Harbour wall and lighthouse. (credit:Mike Hewitt via Getty Images)
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Newhaven Harbour wall. (credit:Mike Hewitt via Getty Images)
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Newhaven Harbour wall and lighthouse. (credit:Mike Hewitt via Getty Images)
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Newhaven Harbour wall and lighthouse. (credit:Mike Hewitt via Getty Images)
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Bruno, a bearded collie cross, walks in the wind in Newquay. (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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A group of youngsters struggle to find balance at Brighton Pier as Storm Imogen batters the south of Britain with winds of nearly 100mph. (credit: Isabel Infantes )
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A group of youngsters struggle to find balance at Brighton Pier as Storm Imogen batters the south of Britain with winds of nearly 100mph. (credit: Isabel Infantes )
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Waves crash onto the shoreline at Portland Bill, near Southwell in Dorset, as winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain after Storm Imogen slammed into the south coast bringing fierce gusts and torrential downpours, (credit:Steve Parsons/PA Wire)
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Waves crash onto the shoreline at Portland Bill. (credit:Steve Parsons/PA Wire)
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Waves crash on Southsea seafront, Portsmouth, Hampshire as winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain after Storm Imogen slammed into the south coast bringing fierce gusts and torrential downpours. (credit:ben Mitchell/PA Wire)
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Youngsters struggle to find balance at Brighton Pier. (credit: Isabel Infantes )
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A couple get a close look at the waves crashing the harbour wall in Brighton as Storm Imogen slams the south with gales and torrential rain. (credit: Isabel Infantes )
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Storm Imogen whips the sea into a writhing foam at Cryode in North Devon. (credit:Rosie Kelsey / SWNS.com)
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People struggle with the wind in Brighton as Storm Imogen slams the south with gales and torrential rain.. (credit: Isabel Infantes )
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Storm Imogen whips the sea into a writhing foam at Cryode in North Devon. (credit:Offshore Croyde / SWNS.com)
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Storm Imogen has whipped up the surf at Watergate Bay, Cornwall and like a giant washing machine created a mass of white foam covering the entire beach. (credit:Neil Hope / SWNS.com)
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When taking a photo of storm Imogen seemed a good idea at the time. (credit:Graham Mitchell / Splash News)
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Waves crash against the lighthouse on the harbour arm in Dover, Kent, as storm Imogen sweeps across the southern regions of the country. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
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A DFDS Ferry is battered by waves as she arrives at the Port of Dover in Kent as storm Imogen sweeps across the southern regions of the country. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
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An overturned lorry on the M4 between Bridgend and Port Talbot as winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain after Storm Imogen slammed into the south coast bringing fierce gusts and torrential downpours. (credit:Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
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Recovery vehicles work to right an overturned lorry on the M4 between Bridgend and Port Talbot as winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain after Storm Imogen slammed into the south coast bringing fierce gusts and torrential downpours. (credit:Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
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A windswept Hastings in East Sussex, as Britain was lashed by hurricane-force winds that reached nearly 100mph as Storm Imogen battered southern parts of the country and left commuters braced for havoc on the transport networks. (credit:Tom Pugh/PA Wire)
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The P&O Pride of Burgundy is battered by waves as she arrives at the Port of Dover in Kent as storm Imogen sweeps across the southern regions of the country. (credit:Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
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Waves crash over the sea wall at Porthcawl in Wales as winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain after Storm Imogen slammed into the south coast bringing fierce gusts and torrential downpours. (credit:Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
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A man watches the waves crash against the harbour wall in Lyme Regis, Dorset as winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain after Storm Imogen slammed into the south coast bringing fierce gusts and torrential downpours, (credit:Steve Parsons/PA Wire)
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Waves crash against the harbour wall in Lyme Regis, Dorset as winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain after Storm Imogen slammed into the south coast bringing fierce gusts and torrential downpours, (credit:Steve Parsons/PA Wire)
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Waves crash over the sea wall at Porthcawl in Wales as winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain after Storm Imogen slammed into the south coast bringing fierce gusts and torrential downpours, (credit:Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
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Waves crash over the sea wall at Porthcawl in Wales as winds of nearly 100mph battered Britain after Storm Imogen slammed into the south coast bringing fierce gusts and torrential downpours. (credit:Joe Giddens/PA Wire)
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Bad Aibling Train Crash
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Aerial view shows firefighters and emergency doctors working at the site of a train accident near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, on February 9, 2016.Two Meridian commuter trains operated by Transdev collided head-on near Bad Aibling, around 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of Munich, killing at least eight people and injuring around 100, police said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. / AFP / dpa / Peter Kneffel / Germany OUT (Photo credit should read PETER KNEFFEL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PETER KNEFFEL via Getty Images)
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Aerial view shows firefighters and emergency doctors working at the site of a train accident near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, on February 9, 2016.Two Meridian commuter trains operated by Transdev collided head-on near Bad Aibling, around 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of Munich, killing at least eight people and injuring around 100, police said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. / AFP / dpa / Peter Kneffel / Germany OUT (Photo credit should read PETER KNEFFEL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PETER KNEFFEL via Getty Images)
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Aerial view shows firefighters and emergency doctors working at the site of a train accident near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, on February 9, 2016.Two Meridian commuter trains operated by Transdev collided head-on near Bad Aibling, around 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of Munich, killing at least eight people and injuring around 100, police said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. / AFP / dpa / Peter Kneffel / Germany OUT (Photo credit should read PETER KNEFFEL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PETER KNEFFEL via Getty Images)
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Firefighters and emergency doctors work at the site of a train accident near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, on February 9, 2016.Two Meridian commuter trains operated by Transdev collided head-on near Bad Aibling, around 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of Munich, killing at least eight people and injuring around 100, police said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. / AFP / dpa / Peter Kneffel / Germany OUT (Photo credit should read PETER KNEFFEL/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:PETER KNEFFEL via Getty Images)
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BAD AIBLING, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 09: Rescue workers stand near the wreckage of two trains that collided head-on several hours before in Bavaria on February 9, 2016 near Bad Aibling, Germany. Authorities say at least four people are dead and over 150 injured in the collision between two trains of the Meridian local commuter train service that occurred at approximately 7 am. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) (credit:Alexander Hassenstein via Getty Images)
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BAD AIBLING, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 09: Emergency Rescue workers carrying a victim at the wreckage of two trains that collided head-on several hours before in Bavaria on February 9, 2016 near Bad Aibling, Germany. Authorities say at least four people are dead and over 150 injured in the collision between two trains of the Meridian local commuter train service that occurred at approximately 7 am. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) (credit:Alexander Hassenstein via Getty Images)
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BAD AIBLING, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 09: Emergency Rescue workers carrying a victim at the wreckage of two trains that collided head-on several hours before in Bavaria on February 9, 2016 near Bad Aibling, Germany. Authorities say at least four people are dead and over 150 injured in the collision between two trains of the Meridian local commuter train service that occurred at approximately 7 am. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) (credit:Alexander Hassenstein via Getty Images)
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BAD AIBLING, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 09: Rescue workers stand near the wreckage of two trains that collided head-on several hours before in Bavaria on February 9, 2016 near Bad Aibling, Germany. Authorities say at least four people are dead and over 150 injured in the collision between two trains of the Meridian local commuter train service that occurred at approximately 7 am. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) (credit:Alexander Hassenstein via Getty Images)
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BAD AIBLING, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 09: Emergency Rescue workers carrying a victim at the wreckage of two trains that collided head-on several hours before in Bavaria on February 9, 2016 near Bad Aibling, Germany. Authorities say at least four people are dead and over 150 injured in the collision between two trains of the Meridian local commuter train service that occurred at approximately 7 am. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) (credit:Alexander Hassenstein via Getty Images)
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BAD AIBLING, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 09: Emergency Rescue workers carrying a victim at the wreckage of two trains that collided head-on several hours before in Bavaria on February 9, 2016 near Bad Aibling, Germany. Authorities say at least four people are dead and over 150 injured in the collision between two trains of the Meridian local commuter train service that occurred at approximately 7 am. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) (credit:Alexander Hassenstein via Getty Images)
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BAD AIBLING, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 09: Rescue workers stand near the wreckage of two trains that collided head-on several hours before in Bavaria on February 9, 2016 near Bad Aibling, Germany. Authorities say at least four people are dead and over 150 injured in the collision between two trains of the Meridian local commuter train service that occurred at approximately 7 am. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) (credit:Alexander Hassenstein via Getty Images)
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Rescue personnel work at the wreckages of two trains that collided head-on near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Several people have been killed and dozens were injured. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rescue personnel attend an injured person beside of two trains that collided head-on near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Several people have been killed and dozens were injured. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A German rescue helicopter lands with an injured person underneath near the site where two trains collided head-on near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Several people have been killed and dozens were injured. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rescue personnel stand at the bank of the small river in front of two trains that crashed head on near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, Tuesday morning, Feb. 9, 2016. At least four people were killed in the crash. (AP Photo/Sebastian Stepniewski) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rescue personnel attend an injured person beside of two trains that collided head-on near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Several people have been killed and dozens were injured. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rescue personnel carry an injured person near the site where two trains collided head-on near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Several people have been killed and dozens were injured. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rescue workers rest at the site where two trains collided head-on near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Several people have been killed and dozens were injured. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rescue workers cross the river on a dinghy near the site where two trains collided head-on near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Several people have been killed and dozens were injured. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rescue personnel stand beside of two trains that crashed head on near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, Tuesday morning, Feb. 9, 2016. At least four people were killed in the crash. (AP Photo/Sebastian Stepniewski) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rescue personnel stand in front of two trains that collided head-on near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. Several people have been killed and dozens were injured. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rescue personell stand in front of two trains that crashed head on near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, Tuesday morning, Feb. 9, 2016. At least four people were killed in the crash. (AP Photo/Sebastian Stepniewski) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Firefighters and emergency doctors work at the site of a train accident near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, on February 9, 2016.Two Meridian commuter trains operated by Transdev collided near Bad Aibling, around 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of Munich, killing at least four people and injuring around 100, police said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. / AFP / dpa / Sven Hoppe / Germany OUT (Photo credit should read SVEN HOPPE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SVEN HOPPE via Getty Images)
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Firefighters and emergency doctors work at the site of a train accident near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, on February 9, 2016.Two Meridian commuter trains operated by Transdev collided near Bad Aibling, around 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of Munich, killing at least four people and injuring around 100, police said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. / AFP / dpa / Sven Hoppe / Germany OUT (Photo credit should read SVEN HOPPE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SVEN HOPPE via Getty Images)
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Firefighters and emergency doctors work at the site of a train accident near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, on February 9, 2016.Two Meridian commuter trains operated by Transdev collided near Bad Aibling, around 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of Munich, killing at least four people and injuring around 100, police said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. / AFP / dpa / Sven Hoppe / Germany OUT (Photo credit should read SVEN HOPPE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SVEN HOPPE via Getty Images)
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Firefighters and emergency doctors work at the site of a train accident near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, on February 9, 2016.Two Meridian commuter trains operated by Transdev collided near Bad Aibling, around 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of Munich, killing at least four people and injuring around 100, police said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. / AFP / dpa / Sven Hoppe / Germany OUT (Photo credit should read SVEN HOPPE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SVEN HOPPE via Getty Images)
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Rescue helicopters are ready to fly to the site of a train accident on February 9, 2016 near Bad Aibling, southern Germany.Two commuter trains collided near Bad Aibling, around 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of Munich, killing at least four people and injuring around 100, police said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. / AFP / dpa / Sven Hoppe / Germany OUT (Photo credit should read SVEN HOPPE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SVEN HOPPE via Getty Images)
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A rescue worker gives thumb up as a German rescue helicopter takes off in Bad Aibling, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. At least four people were killed in a train crash nearby. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rescue personnel wait in Bad Aibling, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, after two regional trains crashed killing at least two people. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rescue personnel carry an empty stretcher past an Austrian rescue helicopter in Bad Aibling, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. At least four people were killed in a train crash nearby. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Rescue personnel walk towards a police helicopter in Bad Aibling, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016. At least four people were killed in a train crash nearby. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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A rescue helicopter flies to the site of a train accident on February 9, 2016 near Bad Aibling, southern Germany.Two commuter trains collided near Bad Aibling, around 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of Munich, killing at least four people and injuring around 100, police said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. / AFP / dpa / Paul WINTERER / Germany OUT (Photo credit should read PAUL WINTERER/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:AFP via Getty Images)
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Emergency doctors work at the site of a train accident near Bad Aibling, southern Germany, on February 9, 2016.Two Meridian commuter trains operated by Transdev collided near Bad Aibling, around 60 kilometres (40 miles) southeast of Munich, killing at least four people and injuring around 100, police said. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. / AFP / dpa / Sven Hoppe / Germany OUT (Photo credit should read SVEN HOPPE/AFP/Getty Images) (credit:SVEN HOPPE via Getty Images)