Protests in London today ranged from anti-foie gras to anti-Murdoch, while Germany saw turning points in the lives of a sperm whale and in Sydney, 'How To Train Your Dragon' rehearsals got underway.
Meanwhile the Surfing World Cup was in full swing in the United States, while Prince Charles and Camilla faced a glacial Warsaw on their state visit to Eastern Europe.
These are the pictures of the day: