WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state. Instead of using traffic lights to control the stop and go flow of the cross-roads, attractive women dressed in perfectly crisps and identical outfits dangerously stand along in the middle of the road on a small platform. Displaying riveting focus, they are only allowed to turn counter-clockwise, directing traffic with forceful and halting movements. They have been the subject of photographic study for many years but French photographer Eric Lafforgue, 49, captured these moments during six trips to the Marxist country.
A mother is living in fear after the stalker she holds responsible for her daughter's death is back on the streets, after serving just one year in prison .
A mum has warned of the dangers of child eating disorders, after her 10-year-old daughter developed anorexia when school bullies branded her ‘FAT’ .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
A man who was stabbed ten times in a frenzied and random attack has told how, two years on, he is too scared to leave his house without his STAB VEST .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A woman has spent over £11k to get the perfect body after a 9st weight loss left her with excess skin .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
Something appears to have tickled this baby owl as he seems to be having a real HOOT .