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.
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
With no luck at the front of the bus, the deer runs around the center seats trying to escape through the window – THIS is the astonishing moment a DEER crashed through the front windshield of a bus before it went hysterically running around the vehicle .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .