A scoliosis sufferer was heartbroken to learn surgery would stop her dancing - but she battled through the pain to complete her GCSE dance exams and earn A*. Phoebe Grace, from Ashford, Kent, was diagnosed with scoliosis in October 2013, and this summer underwent surgery to correct the severe 50 and 55 degree curves in her contorted spine. Despite being just weeks away from major spine surgery, the 16-year-old was determined to complete her last dance performance in June.
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
