Michael John Leidig

Europe's Last Major Summer Ski Resort Closes As Glacier Melts In Relentless Heat

Europe's last major high-altitude summer ski resort has been forced to close its pistes after persistent heat left the Stelvio glacier so reduced in size that it is unable to guarantee decent skiing conditions.

Orangutan Shows Off Incredible Climbing Skills High Above The Ground At The World's Oldest Zoo

This is the moment an orangutan family enjoy a huge outdoor climbing structure at the world's oldest zoo, showing off the skills that help the species thrive among the treetops.

GBP 7 Million Heist Fugitive Weds Accomplice In Lavish Turkish Wedding As Scapegoat That Stole Cash Serves Jail In Germany

A fugitive accused of masterminding a GBP 7million cash heist in Germany and his convicted accomplice have married in a lavish Turkish wedding where they were showered with money and gold.

Woman Runner, 55, Runs Over 500 Miles In A Week On Treadmill To Set New Record

This is the moment a 55-year-old ultramarathon runner breaks the Guinness world record for the greatest distance covered by a woman on a treadmill in seven days after running almost 870 kilometres (540 miles).

Tattoo Artist's TikTok Live Hijacked By Pizza Chef Who Masturbated On Camera From His Workplace

This is the moment a stunned tattoo artist watches in horror as a pizza chef allegedly masturbates after joining her morning TikTok live stream from his workplace.

Girl, 2, Shot Dead Through Window As Hitmen Target Family Bakery In Gang Hit Job Linked To Jailed Dad

A two-year-old girl has been gunned down in a hail of bullets fired through a window after assassins targeted her family's bakery in what police believe may have been part of a gang turf war linked to her jailed father's criminal underworld ties.

Moment Veteran Pilot Plunges Nearly 100ft To His Death After Paraglider Loses Lift

This is the terrifying moment a veteran paraglider plunges nearly 100ft onto rocks after his parachute appears to collapse in mid-air during a festival flight.

Hundreds Of Pet Cats Rescued From Truck Bound For Slaughterhouses And Restaurants

This is the moment hundreds of stolen pet cats are rescued from cramped cages inside a truck after animal volunteers intercept a suspected illegal transport operation linked to the cat meat trade.

Dragon And Godzilla-Shaped Clouds Leave Onlookers Stunned Over Mountain

This is the moment spectacular dragon-shaped clouds appear to rise above a mountain ridge, leaving stunned onlookers comparing the fiery formation to mythical beasts and Godzilla.

CCTV Captures Moment Car Ploughs Into Pair Returning From Church

This is the shocking moment a car ploughs into two women walking home from mass and sends them flying through the air.

Repair Worker Bursts Into Flames After Fuel Tank Explodes During Welding Job

This is the terrifying moment a mechanic is engulfed in flames after a truck's fuel tank explodes into a fireball during welding work, leaving him desperately rolling on the ground as onlookers race to save his life.

Beauty Queen Driven Out By Racist Trolls Now Faces Deportation From Country Where She Was Born

A beauty queen forced out of the Miss South Africa contest by racist trolls attacking her Nigerian roots is now fighting attempts to deport her and her young son from the country where she was born and raised.