A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light. The night sky looks magical as hints of stars glisten amongst the colours. These spellbinding images of the Northern Lights were captured by Norwegian photographer Tor-Ivar Naess. Tor-Ivar developed a love for the Aurora Borealis after he became fascinated by the colour range of the natural phenomenon.
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
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 .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .