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.
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
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ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
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An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .