Turkish police have detained at least 24 police officers and media workers, days after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signalled a new campaign against supporters of a Muslim cleric.

The Herald's picture editors showcase the best images from around the globe.

A selection of photographs from around the world by Fairfax picture editors.

What was supposed to be on the trip of a lifetime for a pair of young Aussie backpackers has become a nightmare for the family of Rye Hunt, in the fortnight since he vanished in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In a speech at a state dinner in the former British colony, William acknowledged slavery “should never have happened”.