Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street. Counter-terrorism officers are leading the investigation into the "shocking and horrific" murder in Woolwich, southeast London as the Prime Minister prepares to meet his top advisers to address potential security implications. Relatives of the dead soldier are believed to have been informed but he has yet to be named. Scotland Yard's police commissioner, Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, confirmed that two men had been arrested.
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
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 .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .