The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery. With the sun rising on the horizon, the beautiful vistas overlook one of the most dangerous seas in Europe. The Iroise Sea was the site of more than 30 shipwrecks between 1888 and 1904, which led to extra lighthouses being built on the coast. Italian Alessio Andreani photographed three lighthouses when he visited France.
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .