High up in the mountains and thousands of feet off the ground, a party of climbers were in for a shock as they came face to face with this frightening leap of faith .

CHUCKLING away, this little seal appears to find something hilarious .

The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .

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

HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .

This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .

With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .

The family of a disabled boy who died in a tragic accident at a care home have received a four figure payout after an inquest heard carers allowed him to fall rather than restrain him because of "health and safety" fears .

Commuters were put in a HOLE lot of trouble after trains were cancelled by a hole created by BADGERS .

With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .

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 .

WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .