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Share Tips for Organised Challenges in UK & Abroad
Got advice for taking on a charity trek or marathon? The Guardian wants your tips on training, fundraising, and logistics for organised challenges in the UK and overseas.
Foodie throws up after failing 9,000-calorie chilli challenge
A food enthusiast was left feeling 'sick as a dog' after attempting a mammoth 4kg chilli meal in a Devon steakhouse. Only three people have ever finished the £50 challenge. Read the full story.
Speed Eating Deaths: Two Choke in Food Contests
The tragic final moments of a man who choked on a giant doughnut, part of a spate of speed eating fatalities. Discover the hidden dangers of competitive eating.
China's flying taxis struggle for takeoff
China's low-altitude economy, valued at £55bn, aims for £380bn by 2035 despite battery limits and airspace controls. Discover the future of urban air mobility.
China's Flying Taxi Revolution Hits Turbulence
Explore how China's ambitious 'low-altitude economy' with flying taxis and delivery drones is taking off, facing battery limits and airspace controls. Can it reach its £490bn potential?
Sunderland's 5,000-Calorie Breakfast Challenge Awaits
Dare to tackle the North East's most formidable breakfast challenge featuring 15 colossal components including full English, American pancakes and loaded hash browns.
JetBlue flight plunges mid-air, injuring passengers
A JetBlue flight from Florida to Puerto Rico experienced a sudden, dramatic altitude drop causing injuries and panic among passengers. Emergency protocols activated as aircraft makes safe return to Fort Lauderdale.
Radio hosts' gross toilet paper challenge divides listeners
Australian radio hosts Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little push boundaries with their revolting new challenge that's taking social media by storm. Discover the messy details that have listeners both horrified and entertained.
Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
Four women devour £300 McDonald's feast in challenge
Watch in amazement as four women conquer a massive £300 McDonald's order featuring 120 chicken nuggets, 40 burgers, and endless sides in ultimate food challenge.
Boy, 12, dies after attempting dangerous TikTok challenge
A family is in mourning after their 12-year-old son died from catastrophic injuries sustained while attempting a viral TikTok challenge that encourages participants to choke themselves until unconscious.
Australian teen's Everest ordeal with altitude sickness
Exclusive: A 19-year-old Australian climber faces life-threatening altitude sickness during Everest summit attempt, highlighting the extreme dangers facing young adventurers on the world's highest peak.
Everest Miracle: Four Hikers Survive Harrowing Ordeal
Against impossible odds, four hikers trapped on Everest's treacherous slopes survived a harrowing 48-hour ordeal before a daring high-altitude rescue mission brought them to safety.
NASA balloon crashes in Texas desert near Roswell
A high-altitude NASA balloon experiment carrying advanced space technology crash-landed in the Texas desert, scattering debris across remote ranchland near Roswell.
Chinese climbers rescued from Everest's north face in Tibet
In a tense high-altitude operation, Chinese authorities rescued two stranded mountaineers from Mount Everest's treacherous north face in Tibet, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the world's highest peak.
Everest Blizzard Nightmare: Dramatic Rescue Saves Climbers
A daring mountain rescue operation on Mount Everest saved multiple climbers caught in a sudden, violent blizzard at 27,000 feet, highlighting the extreme dangers of high-altitude mountaineering.
Scotland's terrifying 131ft swing launches thrill-seekers
Thrill-seekers can now experience Britain's most extreme attraction - a giant swing that catapults riders 131 feet above Loch Lomond's shores at 60mph. For £90, are you brave enough to face the ultimate adrenaline rush?
Man turns £1 into hundreds in viral money challenge
Discover how a British TikToker transformed a single pound into hundreds through clever side hustles and social media savvy in this inspiring money-making journey.
TikTok 'Surfing' Challenge Leads to Manslaughter Charge
A dangerous TikTok trend has led to a manslaughter charge for a 17-year-old in the US, after a participant was fatally injured while 'surfing' on a moving vehicle.
Hyundai's 'Shameful' Response to Family's Car Theft Nightmare
Exclusive: A Georgia family's ordeal with their stolen Hyundai, a model targeted by a viral TikTok challenge, exposes a nationwide safety crisis and corporate inaction, leaving thousands of motorists vulnerable.
Boy, 12, dies after attempting viral 'One Chip Challenge'
The heartbreaking story of a 12-year-old boy from Utah who died after attempting the viral 'One Chip Challenge', leading to a nationwide product recall and warnings from heartbroken parents.
Devon Man's 10-Lake Swiss Swim Challenge for Mental Health
Follow the incredible journey of Devon's Tom Worthington as he attempts to swim across 10 Swiss lakes in just 10 days, battling freezing waters and fatigue to raise vital funds for mental health charity Mind.
Republican Workout Goes Viral in UK Fitness Scene
A revolutionary fitness challenge blending politics and exercise has taken social media by storm. Discover how this Republican-inspired workout is transforming UK fitness routines and sparking nationwide participation.
Climber trapped at 23,000ft on Mount Elbrus in -20C rescue
A daring mountaineer faces a desperate fight for survival after becoming trapped at 23,000ft on Mount Elbrus. Rescue teams battle extreme cold and high winds in a race against time.
British climber stranded at 22,000ft on 'Killer Mountain'
A desperate rescue mission is underway on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat after a British climber became stranded at 22,000ft. His son makes emotional plea as teams battle brutal -50°C winds on the world's ninth-highest peak.
Climber survives 13 days at 22,000ft with broken leg
In a breathtaking alpine rescue operation, teams battle extreme conditions to save a Russian climber stranded for nearly two weeks on Europe's highest peak with severe injuries. The dramatic Elbrus mission continues.
Inside the Sinister World of Deadly Online Challenges
An exclusive investigation into the deadly online challenge phenomenon, from the Momo hoax to the Blackout Challenge, and the urgent call for tech giants and parents to act against this digital danger.
Race to save climber trapped at 22,000ft on 'Killer Mountain'
A dramatic high-altitude rescue is underway on Nanga Parbat as teams battle brutal conditions to save a stranded climber. Get the latest on this life-or-death mission.
Merseyside Police helicopter crew cleared after low chase
The police watchdog, IOPC, has concluded its investigation into a dramatic helicopter pursuit over Merseyside, finding the crew's low-altitude manoeuvres, which sparked public alarm, were necessary and proportionate to detain a suspect.
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