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. TV footage showed bloodied runners and spectators being treated at the scene and the road strewn with debris. The FBI said that this was a "potential terrorist
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
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 .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .