Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .

PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .

BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .

SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .

WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .

A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .

The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .

Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .

Oscar Pistorius entered a courtroom Monday for the start of his murder trial, walking past the victim's mother who says she came to court so she can ‘really look him in the eyes .

A loving daughter has set up a Facebook page in a desperate plea to strangers, to donate a kidney to her dying mum .

THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .

Hot Air Balloon tour across Cappadocia, Turkey – With the sun rising in the distance and the spectacular landscapes below, these are the breathtaking views afforded from a hot air balloon flight in Turkey .