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

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 .

THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .

A woman who blew £12k of her student loan on junk food and booze has lost 10st after ditching her unhealthy habits .

Have you ever wanted to emulate the Duchess of Cambridge's style? Well, now there's an app for that .

WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .

A mother told she had terminal cancer by doctors who ignored her pleas for help 13 times has made a miracle recovery following the UK's first operation of its kind .

WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .

AS graffiti goes, this giant mural of a sweet little girl tenderly watering a tree beneath her is a far cry from what you usually see emblazoned across cities .

A shoe designer from London has spent a whopping £30,000 on Hello Kitty memorabilia .

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .

THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .