SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .

HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .

POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .

A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .

A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .

A mother has spoken of her outrage after discovering her missing cat had been stolen - only to be told she cannot have its location due to the Data Protection Act .

A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .

LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .

SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .

Meet mother of four, Jackie Wright, whose bizarre fear means she is terrified of HOLES .

WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .

From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .