T least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .

AN underground HOBBIT motel inspired by JRR Tolkien is just one of the unique places to stay at the world's most unusual hotel complex .

A talented 16st pole dancer who was once dubbed a 'disgusting human form' by online trolls is fighting back to show her bullies that big is beautiful .

THIS is the moment one irritated pelican nearly swallows the entire head of his unlucky competitor .

A schoolboy is the envy of his friends due to a one in 14-million condition which means he can only eat FRY-UPS to survive .

BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .

IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .

STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .

Standing on the edge of a never-ending black hole, this is one leap you wouldn't want to make .

A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .

FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .

Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .