BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola. Bursting with colour, the unusual styles are the result of thousands of years of Angolan tradition. German banker and photographer Mario Gerth captured the images when he travelled to Angola in southern Africa. The 38-year-old, of Erfurt, Germany, says: “African hairstyles are ever-changing, yet deeply rooted in a shared past stemming from tribal traditions.
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .