POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline.Exploding from the looming clouds, the flashes of lightning create an impressive display for the residents of Sassari, a city on the island of Sardinia, which sits to the west of Italy.Watching as bolts of lightning hit the Mediterranean Sea, photographer and student Daniele Macis stood on his rooftop and captured the phenomenon that took place earlier this month.
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .