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.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
