AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world. Surrounded by rainforest and rolling hills, the views from the North Yungus Road in Bolivia are astounding. But travelling along this 40 mile track can come at a price. The narrow single-lane road has no railings and claims the lives of an estimated 300 travellers per year.
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
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 .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
