An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .

The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .

A teenage girl nicknamed 'spotty dog' by school bullies has embraced the hundreds of birthmarks that cover her entire face and body .

SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .

Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .

SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .

A woman who battled aggressive bowel cancer has started a fashion blog offering style tips for those living with a colostomy bag .

Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .

An American woman whose skin turned silver after using nose drops is warning people of the dangers of medicines containing the metal .

PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .

THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .

A woman has spoken of her heartbreak after she was rejected by an adoption agency because of her pregnancy phobia .