A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .

Amanda Bohm, 22, and her mum, Janet, 58, were the best of friends .

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 .

If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .

HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .

With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .

Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .

BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .

A Crohn's sufferer has told of her humiliation after she soiled herself when a Co-op staff member reportedly refused to let her use the toilet .

An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .

STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .