WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .

An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .

Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .

A little boy aged FIVE bravely delivered his newborn brother - then promptly saved his life .

A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .

A woman with a rare condition that means she collapses every time she laughs fears she may have passed the rare illness onto her young son .

UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .

With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .

Something appears to have tickled this baby owl as he seems to be having a real HOOT .

For years Jeorgia Woodd, 30, abused her body, having succumbed to a condition known as 'diabulimia' .

A prolific drug dealer was caught red-handed in a car filled with amphetamines after he decided to park in a top copper's parking space - as a joke .

SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .