HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers. The 11x5ft pool, located in south-eastern California, was built by Austrian visual artist Alfredo Barsuglia. The free retreat includes a solar-powered filter and chlorination system, but visitors face a challenge if they want to take a dip.
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .