THE DANGEROUS WORK OF SULPHUR MINERS

These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world. The sulphur miners, pictured in East Java, Indonesia, risk their lives every day. Mining sulphur inside the crater of the Ijen volcano, they inhale clouds of toxic smoke and work tirelessly for 12 hours a day. Russian photographer Gleb Tarro, 43, of San Diego, California, travelled to the volcano and witnessed the men at work.

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HOPE FOR HOMELESS HEDGEHOG

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TUNNELS OF WAVES

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EYE PAINTER

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STUNNING BRITISH AUTUMN LANDSCAPES

From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .

FIGHT CUB

JUMPING and bouncing off one another, these young cheetahs enjoy some harmless fun .

DAREDEVIL DINING: THE 160FT HIGH RESTAURANT

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