Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world. Every year, thrill-seeking surfers flock to the fishing village of Nazare in Portugal to try their luck on its world famous waters. 38-year-old Portuguese photographer Rui Boino, now living in London, captured the impressive scenes, as brave surfers attempted to conquer the monstrous swells.
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
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 .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A hero dog has saved the life of her asthmatic owner after waking her up during a severe asthma attack .
A Hereford woman has lost 10st 3lbs after ditching her £260-a-month takeaway habit .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots .
An adorable baby girl was born with a heart-shaped birthmark on her forehead - after being conceived on Valentine's Day .