Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals. The jaw-dropping moment stunned spectators watching from a catamaran near Seal Island in False Bay, South Africa. The hungry shark emerged from the water and bit down on the catamaran's dummy seal, before disappearing into the waves. Yirui Heng, of Singapore, photographed the action, which lasted for just seconds.
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .