The mother of a young woman stabbed 26 times by her ex-partner for having a secret abortion has told how her daughter was cruelly betrayed by her own social worker .

WELCOME to the Hidden Beach - the world's most idyllic BOMB SITE .

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 .

A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .

SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .

A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .

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

A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .

CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .

Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .

Popping impressive moves despite high-wiring at three THOUSAND feet .

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