Climbers didn’t ‘conquer’ Yosemite
On Wednesday, the climbers, Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell, became the first people in the world to free climb the “Dawn Wall” route of Yosemite’s El Capitan face. It’s a…
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19,000 French websites under attack
For perspective, major websites all over the world are constantly under attack by hackers seeking to take them down or break in to steal sensitive information, such as credit card…
Welcoming the Successor of Peter to the Philippines
This week Pope Francis will set foot on Philippine soil. His pastoral visit is the fourth time our country will be graced by the presence of the Successor of Peter….
Nadine Angerer: The ‘nobody’ who became belle of the Ballon d’Or
Thrust into the spotlight at the 2007 Women’s World Cup, the perennial reserve goalkeeper put in a virtuoso performance, going unbeaten for a world record 540 minutes during Germany’s victorious…
Worst Ebola outbreak in history: What you need to know
The virus exploded in neighboring Sierra Leone, where hundreds of deaths can be traced to the funeral of a widely respected traditional healer who died of Ebola after people came…
Stephanie Roche’s wonder goal pipped at post for Puskas award
Nevertheless, her brilliant goalfilmed by chancebeat Robin van Persie’s flying header for Holland against Spain at the World Cup into third place. Victorious Real Madrid forward Rodriguez hailed Roche’s effort…
Is ‘unlikable’ Cristiano Ronaldo taking sheen off Ballon d’Or?
Monday saw Portuguese and Real Madrid superstar Cristano Ronaldo crowned as winner of the FIFA Ballon d’Or for a second year in a row. It came as scant surprise, given…
New ‘Avengers’ trailer promises a dark journey
The much-anticipated sequel sees Ultron and his forces laying waste to the world, with the Avengers not quite up to the task of stopping them. The trailer has a lot…
Why Boko Haram is more worrying than ISIS
On Sunday, at almost the same moment that dozens of world leaders linked arms and led millions of people through the streets of Paris to commemorate the 17 victims of…
Tiffany & Co. slammed by ‘disappointing’ sales
Related: These companies hate the strong U.S. dollar Tiffany stock plunged over 11% Monday morning. That’s quite the turnaround for investors. In recent years, Tiffany stock has been a glittering…
‘Je suis Charlie,’ at least for now
Uphold the right to universal free speech. Je suis Charlie. On Sunday, a perplexingly awesome mash-up of world leaders — from French President Francois Hollande to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud…
One Muslim tells the world: I’m sorry
“Being a mother, having a 6-year-old daughter, how do I explain it to her? ‘No, this is not us?’ ” said the Muslim from Virginia. The immigration worker’s powerful video…
Obama: The U.S. ‘stands with’ France in wake of attacks
He made the remarks during an appearance in Knoxville, Tenn. to announce a new higher education initiative. Obama told the audience in Knoxville “we stand for freedom, and hope, and…
19 events worth traveling for in 2015
Whether you’re a lover of the arts, a sports fan or just looking for a fantastic party, here are 19 global events worth hitting the road for next year. Elvis’s…
Lutz Pfannenstiel: ‘Lazarus’ footballer who came back from the dead
He spent time in prison, stole a penguin to put in his bathtub and lived in an igloo for a week. Oh and he “died” on a football pitch. “It…
Egypt’s President calls for a ‘religious revolution’
In a speech celebrating the birthday of the Prophet Muḥammad, which coincided with New Year’s Day, he said they had no time to lose. “I say and repeat, again, that…
Rough times ahead for grassroots golf?
While the professional game of golf gears up for 2015 in rude health, at grassroots level the sport finds itself in the rough. With more prize money on offer for…
Glitter, glam and nudity: Behind the scenes at the legendary Studio 54
Tod Papageorge, the American photographer, is one of these. And not only can he remember the clubhe has a collection of stunning pictures to prove it. Now those pictures are…
Rise of the beard: A short history of the world’s most powerful facial hair
As the “founder and self-appointed captain” of Beard Team USA, he was responsible for bringing the sport of competitive bearding to the United States in 2003. Since then, things have,…
Taylor Swift’s year-end gift video brings all the feels
As if she didn’t smash 2014 enough with a blockbuster album and dominance of the headlines, Swift had one final gift for the world on December 31. –
Duong Thuy Vi: The acrobatic artistry of Vietnam’s Wushu champion
A star in the martial art of Wushu, the 21-year-old Vietnamese clinched gold at the World Championships and the Southeast Asian Games in 2013 and was crowned champion at the…
AirAsia: The question on everyone’s mind
There are dozens of similar questions on social media. They hint at the same sentiment: In a world where people’s locations are tracked for everything from map apps to what…
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro set dressage world record
“To break another world record is fantastic,” Dujardin was quoted as saying on Team GB’s official website. “I just went in there to enjoy it as Valegro and I hadn’t…
Dominique Gisin: Fighter pilot’s golden dream pursuit
Fate then played its part and, ironically as a result of her skiing injuries, the officers in charge of the flying program decided Gisin’s fragile knees would not stand the…
Zara Phillips targets Olympic gold with baby Mia by her side
But come back quickly she did. Eight and a half months after Mia Grace Tindall — the 16th in line for the throne in Britain — was born on January…
Gino Bartali: The man who helped save Italy’s Jews
In the 1930s, Bartali, a son of Tuscany, was one of the leading cyclists in the world, a man admired by all. He had won three Giro d’Italia titles —…
Princess Haya: Equestrian’s Olympic savior moving on
One of very few women to occupy such a prominent position within the Olympic movement, Haya is the subject of a warm, impromptu tribute from Pearson. “She’s brought inclusion from…
World Equestrian Games: Sights, sounds and groundbreaking hounds
The driver is by no means alone: in the marathon, two teammates ride on the back of their carriage, shifting their weight as though riding a superbike rather than a…
Exploring the world’s first 12 heritage sites
Checking off the world’s most important natural and cultural wonders can be a herculean task. The World Heritage List — that most lauded and recognizable of preservation lists — includes…