WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .

A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .

RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .

HOTSPOT MEDIA - EVANDER HOLYFIELD VISITS SICK KIDS: Evander Holyfield in Birmingham children's hospital, where he was giving presents to sick kids .

Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .

FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .

ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .

BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .

A woman has lost a massive 15st after beating her addiction to cheese .

COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .

EXTRAORDINARY elephants create beautiful paintings in Thailand .

With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .