A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .

COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .

Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .

A professional dancer has embraced her individuality after refusing plastic surgery to remove a giant birthmark on her face .

Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .

If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .

If you're ever struggling to find a use for your old VHS tapes you might want to take a tip from this innovative artist .

SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .

From the crisp, snow clad mountains to vivid bright blue rivers, these breath-taking photographs capture the incredible beauty of various landscapes across France and Italy .

While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .

CONTRACT CANCELLED - DO NOT SYNDICATE!! .

A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .