SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world. After starting wingsuit flying just seven years ago, American Ellen Brennan, 26, has quickly established a name for herself in the flying world. Gliding above the ground at over 3,500 metres, she effortlessly sails through the sky, giving the birds a run for their money. 'I started skydiving with my dad when I was 18, and then when I got bored of that I started BASE jumping from hot air balloons, bridges and small cliffs,' said Ellen
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .