T 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.
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A brave cricket takes his chances as he sits on top of this green papua tree frog .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
Walking down the street in her local town, heads turn as Jessica Villafane passes by .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
A young mum has told how a phantom pregnancy almost destroyed her dream of having a second child .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .