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.
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A man who spent 30 minutes impaled on iron railings after attempting to scale an 8ft fence has told of his agonising ordeal - and how he suffered a similar mishap as a child .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Oday she is a picture of health - a happy, smiling child, enjoying life to the full .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
A little girl who lost all four limbs to meningitis has taken her first steps since the illness thanks to her new 'Princess legs' .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .