At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. TV footage showed bloodied runners and spectators being treated at the scene and the road strewn with debris. The FBI said that this was a "potential terrorist
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
FROM ICE bubbles to boiling lava, these photographs highlight the stunning shapes and patterns found in nature .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A coroner stunned an inquest into a honeymooner who died abroad today by asking her husband if he was involved in her drugs death .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
If you're ever struggling to find a use for your old VHS tapes you might want to take a tip from this innovative artist .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .