An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water. The supernatural scene on the east coast of Australia was caused by millions of plankton omitting light. The plankton, pictured in Jervis Bay, New South Wales, were photographed by Andy Hutchinson. Andy, of Berry, Australia, says: “These bio-luminescent plankton are tiny creatures called dinoflagellates, which emit light in order to evade predators.
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
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 .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
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THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .