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They say curiosity killed the cat, but in this case the cat's curiosity almost killed the camera. A leopard cub toys with Roan Raven...


They say curiosity killed the cat, but in this case the cat's curiosity almost killed the camera. A leopard cub toys with Roan Ravenhill's GoPro camera, in MalaMala Game Reserve, South Africa. Roan mounted the camera on a wooden stand and waited for the leopard and her 10-month-old cub to come and investigate. Photograph: Roan Clive Ravenhill/Barcroft
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looks on as Prince Willaim learns to spin some tracks on DJ decks at a youth community centre near Adelaide, Australia.
Maybe lose the tie Wills? Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge looks on as Prince William learns to spin some tracks on DJ decks at a youth community centre near Adelaide, Australia. Photograph: Reuters
People walk among tombstones as they visit the World War II Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville sur Mer near Omaha Beach, France. Preparations for the 70th anniversary of World War II D-Day are underway.
People walk among tombstones as they visit the World War II Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial at Colleville sur Mer near Omaha Beach, France. Preparations for the 70th anniversary of World War II D-Day are underway. Photograph: Christian Hartmann/Reuters
Rio de Janeiro's state military policemen stand in position during a violent protest in a favela next to Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro as protests broke out following the death of a resident last weekend during clashes with the Army in a nearby favela.
Rio de Janeiro's state military policemen stand in position during a violent protest in a favela next to Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro as protests broke out following the death of a resident last weekend during clashes with the Army in a nearby favela. Photograph: Christophe Simon/AFP/Getty Images
Tony Blair arrives at Bloomberg ahead of his speech today. Mr Blair warned of the need for the west to focus on the threat of Islamic extremism.
Tony Blair arrives at Bloomberg ahead of his speech today. Mr Blair warned of the need for the west to focus on the threat of Islamic extremism. Photograph: Rex
Craig McLachlan performs as the character Frank N Furter in the Rocky Horror Show at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne, Australia.
Craig McLachlan performs as the character Frank N Furter in the Rocky Horror Show at the Comedy Theatre in Melbourne, Australia. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images
A slum dweller's pets, including puppies and a cat, look on from a plastic container next to religious statues and other belongings, after a squatter colony was demolished in Tondo, Manila, Philippines.
A slum dweller's pets, including puppies and a cat, look on from a plastic container next to religious statues and other belongings, after a squatter colony was demolished in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. Photograph: Erik De Castro/Reuters
Flowers are seen on the desks of students killed in the sunken South Korean ferry Sewol, at a classroom of Danwon high school in Ansan. The search for scores of passengers still missing from South Korea's ferry disaster entered a second week.
Flowers are seen on the desks of students killed in the sunken South Korean ferry Sewol, at a classroom of Danwon high school in Ansan. The search for scores of passengers still missing fromSouth Korea's ferry disaster entered a second week. Photograph: Yonhap/AFP/Getty Images
Publicist Max Clifford arrives at Southwark Crown Court as the jury considers its verdict on 11 charges of indecent assault against him.
Publicist Max Clifford arrives at Southwark Crown Court as the jury considers its verdict on 11 charges of indecent assault against him. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters
Flower power: The flower markets of Ghazipur are temples of beauty amidst the concrete jungle of the city, and an integral part of the citys heritage and culture. The annual trade volume is as high as 100 million dollars.
Flower power: the flower markets of Ghazipur are temples of beauty amidst the concrete jungle of the city, and an integral part of the citys heritage and culture. The annual trade volume is as high as 100 million dollars. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Drawing the crowds, AAP leader and anti-corruption activist Arvin Kejriwal makes his way to file his nomination papers in Varanasi, India, confirming his decision to run against BJP leader Narendra Modi.
Drawing the crowds, AAP leader and anti-corruption activist Arvin Kejriwal makes his way to file his nomination papers in Varanasi, India, confirming his decision to run against BJP leader Narendra Modi. Photograph: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
In an extraordinary photograph lightning is seen to strike the Museum Island in Berlin, Germany.
In an extraordinary photograph lightning is seen to strike the Museum Island in Berlin, Germany. Photograph: David Heerde/Rex Features

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