A rare manuscript of one of Charlotte Bronte’s earliest poems went under the hammer today and fetched nearly £100,000 – double what it was expected to get .

Most women would jump at the chance to put on some lipstick, sling on a pair of heels and head out for a romantic meal with their other half .

An American man continues on his mission to document his journey around the globe by completing a world map tattoo on his back .

THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .

Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .

A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .

The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .

A little boy aged FIVE bravely delivered his newborn brother - then promptly saved his life .

With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .

From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .

WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .

AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .