Thousands of people are gathering at a stadium in Johannesburg for a memorial service for Nelson Mandela .

A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .

THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .

VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .

Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .

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 .

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

FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .

Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .

Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .

THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .

PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .