A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .

A teacher has told how she was attacked by a murderer on her way home from a night out but courageously managed to charm him out of strangling her .

A good samaritan who came to the aid of a rape victim has told how they were turned away from the Salvation Army because "they only help men" .

From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .

A mother-of-one has told how she nearly died after contracting toxic shock syndrome from a tampon .

Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .

WOMB STROKE SURVIVOR AMAZES DOCS BY TAKING FIRST STEPS - A little girl who suffered a catastrophic stroke in the womb which would have killed an adult has stunned the medical world by learning to walk, talk and see .

When Kylie Holgate discovered her fiancé was having an affair, her world came crashing down .

Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .

Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .

AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .

UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .