A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates. The canyon is a crack between the North American and Eurasian continents and every year these two continental plates drift about 2cm further apart. French marine biologist Mathieu Foulquie dived to 49ft and captured these images during an expedition through the freshwater Silfra canyon, located in Thingvellir Lake, Iceland. The 40-year-old, of Montpellier, France, says: “I had the privilege to dive at the famous Silfra dive site, probably the most impressive freshwater rift in Iceland.
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
A mum has warned of the dangers of child eating disorders, after her 10-year-old daughter developed anorexia when school bullies branded her ‘FAT’ .
N evil mugger who battered a Birmingham old soldier and fled with just £40 has been jailed for nine years .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A transgender woman has beaten the bullies after spending £25K on surgery to become a beauty pageant queen .
Whether they’re sharing a bath or snuggled up during a nap, a baby and his bulldog buddy make an utterly adorable twosome .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
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 .