COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .

The family of a disabled boy who died in a tragic accident at a care home have received a four figure payout after an inquest heard carers allowed him to fall rather than restrain him because of "health and safety" fears .

POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .

Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .

LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .

Meet the sisters who have both been diagnosed with a one in 3 .

A woman with a fear of flying claims she was humiliated after an Emirates airline staff member told her she could ‘go to prison for four years’ for possessing diazepam medication .

PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .

WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .

A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .

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 .

Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .