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.
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
