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.
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .