An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .

A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .

Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .

An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .

FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .

WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .

A grandmother has told how she has been unable to feel emotion for the last 12 years thanks to heart drugs she had to take in order to survive .

Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .

ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .

A woman who was addicted to eating curries has shed an impressive 8st after giving up her favourite food .

Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .

A woman whose daughter committed suicide after being raped as a child, has revealed she donated her organs - saving four peoples’ lives .