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
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
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WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .