Heart pounding, Rebecca Cain jumped as a car door slammed on the street outside. Alone at home, the 24-year-old hid behind drawn curtains and refused to answer the phone. It had been days since she'd ventured out to see her mates and even the sight of a new text had her on edge. For months, Rebecca was a nervous wreck - all because of her ex-boyfriend.
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
