These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .

A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .

A care worker who broke her spine after jumping from a window to escape a sex attack at the hands of a resident has called for tougher safety measures to protect care staff .

The sun is finally out, bringing a smile to many people’s faces – including this cute little dormouse’s! Grinning from ear to ear, this tiny dormouse appears to have been tickled by something as it clambered up this flower, basking in the sunshine, whilst having a little laugh to himself .

BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .

Those with a fear of flying and a ticket to Lukla Airport will want to look away now .

A mother-of-four has revealed how her daughter was stabbed to death by her ex partner, while their horrified children watched on .

A photographer has transformed women with alopecia into stunning sirens - showing that bald is beautiful .

A BLIND school-girl whose growth has been stunted by a rare medical condition is finding her feet again with the help of a specially made mini-cane .

Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .

FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .

An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .