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.
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
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 .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
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 .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .