An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .

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Some parents would gasp at the thought of their children playing with a toy gun, but these Russian children are actually encouraged to take up real arms .

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

Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .

A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .

A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .

A woman has told how she saved the life of her own rapist after he overdosed on pills shortly after attacking her .

A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .

RECORD BREAKING GRAN'S COLLECTION OF NEARLY 800 SHEEP HOTSPOT MEDIA – WITH PICS 0121 551 1004 By Katie Thompson A record-breaking baa-rmy gran with a love for sheep has amassed a collection of nearly 800 woolly wonders .

WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .

A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .