An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .

At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .

From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .

If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .

NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .

These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .

STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .

COULD this £5,000 auction of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool front door be the most bizarre celebrity sale yet? The door, which looks-like it may have been knocked – and possibly kicked – very hard during its past, was used by members of Britain’s most famous band to visit lead-singer Paul McCartney when he lived at the address from 1955 to 1964 .

PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .

WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .

A young mum has told how a phantom pregnancy almost destroyed her dream of having a second child .

A Game of Thrones obsessed couple have fallen in love after meeting at a comic convention dressed as lovestruck characters Daenerys Targaryen and Khal Drago .