Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street. Counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation into the "shocking and horrific" murder in Woolwich, southeast London as the Prime Minister prepares to meet his top advisers to address potential security implications. Relatives of the dead soldier are believed to have been informed but he has yet to be named. Scotland Yard's police commissioner, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, confirmed that two men had been arrested.
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
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STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
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WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .