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.
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .