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.
A man who spent 30 minutes impaled on iron railings after attempting to scale an 8ft fence has told of his agonising ordeal - and how he suffered a similar mishap as a child .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
This daredevil wildebeest tried a walk on the wild side - straight into the snatches of a huge 18 foot crocodile .
A first-time mum has told how she was allergic to her unborn baby after she developed an angry red rash all over her body .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .