A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .

An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .

BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .

STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .

A survivor of abuse has bravely waived her anonymity to tell how she was sexually assaulted from the age of nine - by her depraved grandad .

A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .

From shooting hoops to performing kick ups, a boy has a ball with the moon .

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

STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .

BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .

FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .

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