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.
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
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 .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .