Pictures Of The Day: Friday 15th April

Mandatory Credit: Photo by VealsFishingTackle/Bournemou/REX/Shutterstock (5647340b)Steve Ace with his humongous halibutFisherman lands one of biggest halibut ever caught, Bodo, Norway - Apr 2016*Full story: http://www.rexfeatures.com/nanolink/s7vbA British fisherman is over the moon after landing this humongous halibut as it is one of the of the largest ever caught. The 96lb 8oz beast was pulled onto the Norwegian shore by Steve Ace, who says the fish felt as heavy as a "Ford Transit van". Steve, 51, was just shy of the world record but now shares the number two slot with a friend who pulled in a leviathan of the same weight last year. The 5ft 6ins halibut is thought to be the second largest ever to be caught from the shore with the record standing at 112lbs. The 97lb giant flat fish was sliced up into 56 fillets ? worth �1,000 at the fish market - and given away to locals. He said: "When she first broke the surface I couldn?t believe my eyes, it was an awesome sight, a monster halibut".

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - APRIL 15: Rashed Al Tayer and Faleh Al Mansoori of Abu Dhabi Team 5 race during the Dubai Grand Prix - the Second round of the UIM World Series where 14 boats are competing, at the Dubai International Marine Club on April 15, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. XCAT, short for extreme catamaran, is one of the most challenging and extreme forms of powerboat racing in the world. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images for XCAT)

In this image made from video provided by Kumamoto Prefectural Police, Miku Nishimura, eight-month-old baby, in a blanket is carried away after being rescued from her home collapsed by a magnitude-6.5 earthquake in Mashiki town, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan, early Friday, April 15, 2016. The powerful earthquake struck Thursday night, knocking down houses and buckling roads. (Kumamoto Prefectural Police via AP)

In this image made from video provided by Kumamoto Prefectural Police, Miku Nishimura, eight-month-old baby, is carried away by a firefighter after being rescued from her home collapsed by a magnitude-6.5 earthquake in Mashiki town, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan, early Friday, April 15, 2016. The powerful earthquake struck Thursday night, knocking down houses and buckling roads. (Kumamoto Prefectural Police via AP)

*** VIDEO AVAILABLE ***NASSAU, BAHAMAS - DECEMBER 8: Television personality and animal conservationist Karina Oliani poses underwater while sharks swim around her on December 8, 2015 in Nassau, Bahamas.A MODEL poses for an underwater fashion shoot with no breathing equipment - while sharks circle around her. Shot in Nassau in the Bahamas, this surreal footage shows Brazilian television personality and animal activist Karina Oliani, 33, wearing beautiful dresses as apex predators swim past her. The project, which was filmed in a shark sanctuary, has a serious conservation message and aims to highlight the threat of extinction which this much maligned animal now faces. According to the Marine Policy, humans kill around 100 million of these misunderstood creatures every year. Karina, who has been diving professionally for 20 years, was assisted by world renowned divers Stuart Cove and Liz Parkinson, who helped her to pose without any breathing equipment.PHOTOGRAPH BY Alex Socci / Barcroft AnimalsUK Office, London.T +44 845 370 2233W www.barcroftmedia.comUSA Office, New York City.T +1 212 796 2458W www.barcroftusa.comIndian Office, Delhi.T +91 11 4053 2429W www.barcroftindia.com

An Indian labourer carries a sheet of roofing on his head at the Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket Stadium in New Delhi on April 14, 2016. / AFP / CHANDAN KHANNA (Photo credit should read CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 14: (L-R) Sascha Seinfeld, founder/president of GOOD+ Foundation, Jessica Seinfeld and comedian Jerry Seinfeld ring the opening bell at NASDAQ on April 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)

MOSCOW, RUSSIA. APRIL 14, 2016. Russia's President Vladimir Putin talks to journalists after his annual televised question-and-answer session at Moscow's Gostiny Dvor. Mikhail Metzel/TASS (Photo by Mikhail Metzel\TASS via Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 14: Kate Hudson and the beast attend the 'world of Cyberobics' presentation on April 14, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Target Presse Agentur Gmbh/Getty Images)

Brazilian former football player Aline Pellegrino shows the draw of Germany during the draw of the Rio 2016 Olympic Men's football tournament at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 14 2016. Host nation Brazil will kick off the Olympic Women's football tournament against China in Rio de Janeiro on August 3 and Men's football tournament against South Africa in Brasila on August 04. / AFP / YASUYOSHI CHIBA (Photo credit should read YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 14: Ultimate Fighing Championship: CEO Lorenzo Fertitta (third from left) poses for a photo with UFC Fighters (L-R) Ryan LaFlare, Chris Wade, Ronda Rousey, Gian Villante, Dennis Bermudez, Aljamain Sterling, Chris Weidman prior to a bill signing to legalize Mixed Martial Arts fighting in the state during a ceremony at Madison Square Garden on April 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Sunrise seen from the International Space Station by ESA astronaut Tim Peake. Tim shared this image, commenting: "Rise and shine - happy Friday everyone". Tim's six-month mission to the ISS is named Principia, after Isaac Newtonâs ground-breaking Naturalis Principia Mathematica, which describes the principal laws of motion and gravity. He is performing more than 30 scientific experiments for ESA and taking part in numerous others from ESAâs international partners. ESA and the UK Space Agency have partnered to develop many exciting educational activities around the Principia mission, aimed at sparking the interest of young children in science and space. More about the Principia mission:

*** EXCLUSIVE - VIDEO AVAILABLE *** LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 13: Drone racing champion Luke Bannister shows off his flying skills at the EE drone racing event in April 2016, Wembley, London, United Kingdom.WEMBLEY stadium connected by EE played host as the Drone Racing League flew in to the English capital. Clocking up speeds of up to 75mph, the drones buzzed around the iconic venue and further proved why the sport of drone racing is gaining more and more popularity. At the heart of the action and the new face of the sport was 16-year-old British drone whiz kid Luke Bannister, from Somerset, who has just recently come back from winning the Drone Grand Prix in Dubai, bagging himself a colossal �174k in prize money. The event was live streamed over EE�s 4G network at the stadium, with 4G cameras attached to the drones for the first time, bringing the fans closer to the action. PHOTOGRAPH BY Tom Dymond / Barcroft MediaUK Office, London.T +44 845 370 2233W www.barcroftmedia.comUSA Office, New York City.T +1 212 796 2458W www.barcroftusa.comIndian Office, Delhi.T +91 11 4053 2429W www.barcroftindia.com

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during a trek to the Tiger's Nest Monastery, near Paro, Bhutan, during day six of the Royal tour to India and Bhutan.

Photo by: KGC-22/STAR MAX/IPx 4/14/16 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (William and Catherine) arrive in Bhutan for a two-day visit. One of their engagements took them to the National Stadium where there were some games going on. Both Prince William and Catherine tried their hand at archery and dart throwing.

PARO, BHUTAN - APRIL 15: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge pose together as they hike to Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest monastery on April 15, 2016 in Paro, Bhutan. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain sits in his team's garage during the first practice session for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, in China, Friday, April 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Evacuees gather in front of the town office building after an earthquake in Mashiki town, Kumamoto prefecture, southern Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo April 15, 2016. Mandatory credit REUTERS/Kyodo ATTENTION EDITORS - FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. MANDATORY CREDIT. JAPAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN JAPAN.

PARO, BHUTAN - APRIL 15: Donkeys trek up to Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest monastery during the visit of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge on April 15, 2016 in Paro, Bhutan. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)

Lumineoles Ballet by French group Porte Par Le Vent flies over Marina bay during the start of Voila ! the French festival in Singapore on April 15, 2016. Voila ! the French festival which showcases French creativity and innovation in visual and performing arts, gastronomy experiences, cinema retrospective and science runs from April 15 to May 31. / AFP / ROSLAN RAHMAN (Photo credit should read ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP/Getty Images)

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - APRIL 15: Pope Francis exchanges gifts with the President of Bolivia, Juan Evo Morales Ayma during an audience at the Apostolic Palace on April 15, 2016 in Vatican City, Vatican. President Morales came to Rome to attend a conference sponsored by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences marking the 25th anniversary of Pope St. John Paul II's social encyclical 'Centesimus Annus.' (Photo by Vatican Pool/Getty Images)

Members of the Richards family, Bill, third from right, Denise, second from right, Jane, right, and Henry, fourth from left, along with the father of victim Lingzi Lu, Jun Lu, fourth from right, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans, left, and Mayor Marty Walsh, third from left, prepare to place a wreath on the third anniversary of the bombings, Friday, April 15, 2016, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)