Day in pictures

A farmer dries corn on a road in near Shenyang, in north-eastern China, as the government moves to restrict the use of corn for industrial uses.

A bus shelter is capsized in Farnborough, Hampshire, as much of central and southern England is struck by tornadoes.

Afghan workers remove bricks from a kiln in Kabul.

Papuans demonstrate in Indonesia's capital Jakarta to call for a referendum on independence for the province of West Papua.

A street vendor in Beijing displays tomatoes and potatoes for sale as the government announced increased inspections of produce to check for the use of banned pesticides.

UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown receives a standing ovation from the Labour conference in Bournemouth.

Tongan rugby player Hale T-Pole at a training session during the World Cup in France. Tonga are tied for second place with England in Pool A, hoping to reach the knockout rounds.

A pair of very high-heeled shoes from British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood on display in Milan.

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