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.
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
WITH THE WIND blowing through their fur, you'll believe a dog can fly in these hilarious images .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A shoe designer from London has spent a whopping £30,000 on Hello Kitty memorabilia .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
A woman who blew £12k of her student loan on junk food and booze has lost 10st after ditching her unhealthy habits .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .