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 mum-of-three lost half of her body weight after her daughter was teased by playground bullies for having a 'fat mum' .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
AN Irish woman has become the first adult in the world to receive a revolutionary REMOTE CONTROLLED 'ROBO SPINE', which uses magnets to combat the effects of scoliosis .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
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 .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
Recovering from a rare form of breast cancer, Deborah Barnett, 43, of Stoke-on-Trent, thought she'd made it through the worst, but she was betrayed by former colleague Sandra Ramsay, of Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
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 .