Oscar Pistorius entered a courtroom Monday for the start of his murder trial, walking past the victim's mother who says she came to court so she can ‘really look him in the eyes.’ The trial was late in starting. More than a half-hour after the trial was to start, the judge had yet to arrive. Ms Steenkamp was shot three times through a locked bathroom door at Pistorius's home in Pretoria on Valentine's Day 2013. The former golden boy of South African athletics, who was arrested shortly afterwards, maintains his innocence and says he mistook his girlfriend for an intruder.……
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .