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.
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .