From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .

A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .

The UK's first hotline - and possibly the galaxy's - for people who have been targeted by aliens has opened to the public .

RAISING his foot into the air, this cheeky monkey offers an unusual wave .

A woman has told how she saved the life of her own rapist after he overdosed on pills shortly after attacking her .

BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .

A woman with a rare condition that means she collapses every time she laughs fears she may have passed the rare illness onto her young son .

Standing on the edge of a never-ending black hole, this is one leap you wouldn't want to make .

A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .

While most Brits look forward to long hot summer days, a mum-of-six will be staying in the shade - as she is allergic to the sun .

This artist had a lot of bottle to re-create a masterpiece painted with nothing but 24 litres of cola .

THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .