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.
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .