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.
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .