A mum who has hid behind the hair loss condition alopecia for the last 20 years has bravely revealed a secret compulsion to tear out her own hair that has tormented her since she was a child .

Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .

SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .

A young woman has told how she has been robbed of her fertility and now faces an uncertain future after she was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of just 22 .

A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .

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 .

Kelly Harvey, 30 and new boyfriend Ryan Archbold -A bereaved wife once voted Mum Of The Year has been convicted of benefit fraud after claiming widow's allowance long after her new partner had moved in .

YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .

FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .

An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .

A Zumba-mad grandma has lost almost 14st after becoming addicted to the popular dance craze .

PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .