A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record. Robyn Benincasa, 47, paddled non-stop for 90 miles around California's Huntington Beach Harbour. The athlete, from Cardiff by the Sea, California, spent 24 hours standing on a surf board while struggling against the pain of her artificial hip. 'I did this for all of the amazing women I know who are recovering from medical setbacks. I want to show what's possible when you choose not to focus on what you've lost, but on being the best of what you are today,' Robyn said…
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
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 .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .