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American climber Alex Honnold ascended one of the world’s tallest buildings on Sunday without a rope or protective equipment.  The 40-year-old free solo climber – a term used to describe those who tackle ascents without ropes – took just over 90 minutes to scale the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan, …

Andrew Bartonand Antony Collins,Yorkshire Google The name Crackpot originates from kraka (crow) and pot (a rift in limestone) From Blubberhouses to Crackpot and Fryup to Sexhow, North Yorkshire is a festival of funny place names, with many a hamlet observed through fits of giggles inside passing vehicles. But have you …

Marta LeshykBBC Scotland News Getty Images People are being invited to submit suggestions to an inventory of traditions From haggis to Hogmanay, there are some traditions that are intrinsically linked to Scotland. Now a new project has been set up to record the diverse crafts, folklore, arts and events which …

Mark SimpsonCommunity correspondent, BBC News NI PA Media With planning permission for a brand new 34,500-capacity stadium at Casement Park due to expire in the summer, minds have been focused Casement Park stadium in west Belfast is about to be knocked down with no guarantee it will be rebuilt any …

A planned demonstration and vigil in support of a 37-year-old man shot and killed by immigration officers in Minneapolis concluded Saturday in downtown Los Angeles largely without incident, but a number of protesters lingered well into the evening, police said. LAPD officers issued a dispersal order before 9 p.m. to …

Esyllt CarrBusiness reporter BBC They’re the injections helping some people shed pounds, but weight-loss drugs are also transforming the way people spend. About 1.6 million people in the UK used weight-loss jabs in 2024, the latest research from University College London suggests, with millions more saying they’d be interested in …

Don’t let freezing winter weather ruin the cozy season. Burst pipes, chimney fires and HVAC failures can occur during cold spells and winter storms, which can often lead to significant damage with repair costs to match.  While it’s a problem year-round, it’s even more important to prep your home before …

Supplied The woman, who did not wish to be identified, said she “felt sick” after finding the device hidden underneath the seat of a toilet she had just used A woman has said she felt “violated” after finding a live-streaming camera hidden inside a toilet she had been using while …

Steven Garcia, as told to Gaby Del Valle: I was in the middle of a frozen lake when I got the notification from the Minnesota Star Tribune that there had been a shooting. I was at a pond hockey event, and someone who was supposed to play later that evening …

Allan LittleSenior correspondent BBC I had been asked to give a key-note speech at a conference at Columbia University’s Journalism School. It was January 2002. Two planes had been flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Centre months earlier and you could still feel how wounded the city …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Denise Austin is celebrating nearly four decades in fitness — and proving that consistency pays off. The legendary workout icon, now 68 and a mother of two, recently shared striking then-and-now photos highlighting her longevity in the industry. She paired an image …

The long-range kicking from Donegal was a sight to behold with five orange flags raised over the 70 minutes to help Jim McGuinness’ men to an opening victory in Division One. Gavin Mulreany and Michael Langan landed two apiece with Daire O Baoill also on target, while Shea Malone carried …

On a warm fall afternoon at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, a gentle breeze blows through the meticulously landscaped trees lining the walkways. A ray of sunshine hits the famed Team Disney building, where 19-foot-tall stone carvings of the seven dwarfs of Snow White fame hold up the roof. …

BBC Protesters gathered at the Grade II listed bridge on Saturday Protesters have called for Hammersmith Bridge to be reopened to vehicle traffic seven years on from its closure. The 138-year-old bridge linking Hammersmith with Barnes, in south-west London, closed to motor vehicles when cracks appeared in its pedestals in …

Getty Images MPs have been facing a tidal wave of letters from parents demanding social media is banned for under-16s. More than 235,000 people have now written to their MP calling for action, and on Monday the government announced it would consult on whether it should impose a ban. Some …

Welcome to the weekend, friends! We’re still in a bit of a deals lull before the Presidents Day and V-Day sales begin, the bulk of which we anticipate kicking off the first week of February. However, for now, we’re still seeing some solid discounts on a few newer gadgets and …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Patrick Schwarzenegger is opening up about how his faith has helped him in his everyday life and career. During a Q&A with Variety at the Sundance Film Festival on Friday, the 32-year-old actor discussed his faith, telling the crowd that his “prayers …

Three people have been arrested after disorder outside a former military site, which is being used to house asylum seekers. A gathering outside Crowborough Training Camp on Friday was “initially peaceful”, but when a vehicle was leaving the site, three people caused an obstruction, shouted abuse and struck the vehicle, …

Fresh talks between the US, Russia and Ukraine could take place “as early as next week”, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. Trilateral negotiations took place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Friday and Saturday, which were “productive” and “constructive” according to Washington and Mr Zelenskyy respectively – but no breakthrough …

Ukraine is now living through its most difficult winter in recent memory. With January temperatures plummeting below -15C, Russia has been attacking energy infrastructure, leaving about a million Ukrainians without heating. The capital, Kyiv, is the main target of such attacks. Following the latest Russian bombardment overnight into 24 January, …