A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record. Robyn Benincasa, 47, paddled non-stop for 90 miles around California's Huntington Beach Harbour. The athlete, from Cardiff by the Sea, California, spent 24 hours standing on a surf board while struggling against the pain of her artificial hip. 'I did this for all of the amazing women I know who are recovering from medical setbacks. I want to show what's possible when you choose not to focus on what you've lost, but on being the best of what you are today,' Robyn said…
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
