A little boy whose brain grew inside his nose has been described as the 'real-life Pinocchio' by his proud mum .

The UK's first hotline - and possibly the galaxy's - for people who have been targeted by aliens has opened to the public .

LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .

BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .

A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .

These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .

The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .

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 .

AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .

STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .

THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .

FOR someone who hates milk, pensioner Steve Wheeler has got an udder-lot of it - nearly 20,000 bottles in fact .