The Guardian and Observer sport photographer selects his favourite images of the year and recalls the stories behind them

Our photographer selects his favourite images of the opera productions he has shot in 2024; from Rossini in a deli to an athletic rake

Our favourite photographs from around the world taken by women and capturing moments of contemplation, celebration and imagination

The year 2024 threw up some huge Formula E headlines. From redemption tales to will they, won’t they sagas, Sam Smith recalls them - and the stories...

The Press Association’s political photographer, Stefan Rousseau, picks his best shots from the past 12 months

Keep 'em coming! Here's a list of some of the popular viral memes and the stories behind them.

From online privacy to sex parties and an election illustrated entirely with cut paper, this is how artists illustrated the year’s biggest stories...

Outrageous drag queens, beloved Strictly dancers and a Gareth Southgate impersonator – all were shot by our fantastic photographers this year

In the course of the most turbulent year we've ever known, Amit Elkayam succeeded in capturing the crisis and the hope in a series of photographs

Our critic shares his favourite films from the past year.