A woman who was left scarred for life by an acid attack orchestrated by her ex partner has told of her ordeal and her battled to rebuild her life. Vikki Horsman, 21, suffered horrific burns after jealous Mohammed Rafiq, 80, paid two thugs to throw sulphuric acid in her face, four months after she broke up with him. The care assistant from Smethwick, West Midlands, says: “The attack has completely changed my life. 'I’m scarred for life and the mental scars may never go.'
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .