Your pictures on the theme of 'making tracks'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world.

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The autistic-friendly toy shop: 'We have got this'

Retail worker Romilly, who is autistic, wants to create a comfortable space for other autistic people to shop in.

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Yami "Rowdy" Lofvenberg: The top hip-hop dancer who can’t count the beats

Dancer Yami "Rowdy" Lofvenberg was labelled "stupid" at school. Now she has returned to education - as a lecturer.

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The X Factor: What became of the star-making hit show?

How the show that once topped viewing figures, and created big stars appears to have run its course.

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The perfect storm striking World of Warcraft

All of a sudden, WoW players are in revolt, and its competitors are having a boom.

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Nairobi - the centre of East Africa's thriving arts scene

Artists from across East Africa have converged on Kenya's capital, creating a vibrant scene.

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A slice of Princess Diana's wedding cake is going up for auction

This may be the most expensive piece of cake you'll never eat.

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The risk we face when populations are more important than people

There is no perfect population number.

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Frustrations boil over as pressure intensifies in Hungary

If it's not coming from the teams, it's coming from the fans. the pressure increases on Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in Hungary.

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Employee shortages: Where have all the workers gone?

From hospitality to road haulage, firms say they can't get staff. So are employees now calling the shots?

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Elon Musk: 'I don't want to be CEO of anything'

Elon Musk reiterated on Friday that he doesn't want to be Space X or Tesla boss. What's going on?

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Guli Frances-Dehqhani: The bishop tackling England's housing crisis

The Church of England owns a lot of land - Guli Frances-Dehqhani wants to use it for the common good.

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Mitholz - the tranquil Swiss village facing a time bomb

More than 60 years after a deadly explosion ruined Mitholz, the village remains under threat.

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Nigeria's kidnap crisis: 'I saw my two-year-old carried by a man with a gun'

Parents of schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria describe their trauma, and dilemma over the ransom demands.

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Kylie Masse wins silver medal in women's 200-metre backstroke

Kylie Masse has won a silver medal in the women's 200-metre backstroke at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Storm Evert: Falling tree injures women at party as winds rage

The pair, in their 20s, were believed to have been at an outdoor party when the tree collapsed.

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'Covid vaccine scammers nearly got me'

Sioban Moore escaped disaster by a whisker after receiving a fake email inviting her for a jab.

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The separated refugees brought back together by judo

Sanda Aldass and Muna Dahouk have trained together since childhood but the war in Syria separated them.

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Russia stops Cubans trying to enter EU by air bed

Three Cubans caught trying to cross a river into Estonia are said to have been heading for Spain.

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Disease killing 'Europe's oldest' elm tree

Believed to almost 800 years old, the Beauly elm has been laser scanned as part of work to document it.

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Amazon predicts slower sales growth as Covid boost eases

The tech giant says third quarter sales growth will be slower as customers return to physical shops.

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Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise

The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing.

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Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.

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Nightclubs start asking for NHS Covid pass in England

It comes as the Lib Dems demand MPs debate their use in England amid concerns over discrimination.

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Marcus Coutain: Knee-on-neck arrest PC will not face disciplinary action

Footage showed Marcus Coutain asking an officer to "get off my neck" during his arrest in July 2020.

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Despite burn bans, B.C. man tells Mounties he didn't want to mow his lawn, set it on fire instead

A B.C. man who didn't feel like cutting his grass has been fined more than $1,000 for the fire he started.

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US: China interest in Afghanistan could be positive

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's comments came after Taliban envoys went on a visit to China.

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Covid: University students could be told jabs are required - Raab

There will be "advance warning" if vaccines become compulsory for halls, the foreign secretary says.

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San Marino earns first-ever Olympic medal

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Simone Biles said she had 'the twisties.' Here's what that means

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Drug firm fined for huge price rise that hit NHS

Advanz pushed up the price of thyroid tablet packs more than 10-fold, says the competition watchdog.

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Official Secrets Act: Do government plans threaten investigative journalism?

Campaigners and reporters say planned changes to the Official Secrets Act threaten press freedoms.

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GB's Coward-Holley wins shooting bronze

Matthew Coward-Holley claims Great Britain's 17th medal of the Tokyo Olympics with bronze in the men's trap shooting final.

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Fresh warning over rip-off locator forms on Google

'Devious' sites which charge money for a free passenger locator form top search engine results.

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Covid-19: Parents pressure teachers and international cruises resume

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

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Lily Parr: Unseen photos show first women's football stars

They show superstar striker Lily Parr and her teammates at the height of their success in the 1930s.

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Author of Christmas letter to Santa found by Worksop chimney sweeps revealed

Robert William Crampton said he is hoping to be reunited with the hopeful note penned on his behalf.

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