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.
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
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 .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
