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.'
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
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 .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .