WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state. Instead of using traffic lights to control the stop and go flow of the cross-roads, attractive women dressed in perfectly crisps and identical outfits dangerously stand along in the middle of the road on a small platform. Displaying riveting focus, they are only allowed to turn counter-clockwise, directing traffic with forceful and halting movements. They have been the subject of photographic study for many years but French photographer Eric Lafforgue, 49, captured these moments during six trips to the Marxist country.
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Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .