Marty Hoey's fatal 1982 Everest climb
In 1982, Marty Hoey fell to her death on Everest's North Face, ending her bid to be the first US woman to summit. Her body was never found. Read the full story.
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Marty Hoey's fatal 1982 Everest climb
In 1982, Marty Hoey fell to her death on Everest, ending her bid to be the first US woman to summit. Her body was never found. Read the full story of the mountaineering tragedy.
Marty Hoey's fatal 1982 Everest climb
In 1982, Marty Hoey fell to her death on Everest, ending her bid to be the first US woman to summit. Her story remains a poignant chapter in mountaineering history. Read the full account.
US tourist dies in shark attack off St Croix
Arlene Lillis, 56, from Minnesota, died after a shark bit off her arm while she swam off St Croix. Read the full story of the attack and the bystanders who tried to save her.
Man cycles Cork to Everest for children's hospital
Daragh Cronin, 23, is cycling from Ireland to Mount Everest to raise €30,000 for paediatric care at Cork University Hospital. His epic journey begins on 14 February 2026. Support his cause now.
Brit woman's 'death pact' with US fetish site contact ends in murder
The tragic case of Sonia Exelby, 32, who flew from Portsmouth to Florida to meet a man from a fetish website. An expert explains the chilling psychology behind her final journey and the alleged killer's tactics. Read the full investigation.
Everest climber left for dead in 1996 storm survives
Beck Weathers, presumed dead in Everest's 1996 disaster, survived against all odds. His miraculous rescue and life-changing recovery story revealed. Read his incredible journey.
Everest climber left for dead returns after 1996 storm
Beck Weathers, presumed dead in Everest's 1996 disaster, miraculously survived. Read his harrowing tale of rescue, disfigurement, and profound life change.
How First Class Air Travel Has Changed Since the 1950s
First class flying has transformed from a glamorous social affair to a private, tech-driven luxury. We examine if the modern experience is worth the high price tag.
US Captures Venezuela's Maduro in Military Operation
US military forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in Caracas on 3 January. Explore our video analysis of the explosive raid and its global implications.
US Forces Capture Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro in Raid
US military forces have captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in a large-scale operation. Get the latest details on the raid and the indictments in New York.
Maduro Captured by US Delta Force in Venezuela Raid
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seized by elite US Delta Force in Caracas raid. He faces US trial on trafficking charges. Full story and latest updates here.
US Captures Maduro in Major Venezuela Strike
US forces have captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro after a large-scale military attack on Caracas, culminating a year of escalating strikes and tensions over drug trafficking claims. Read the full timeline.
Pioneering jockey Diane Crump dies at 77
Diane Crump, who broke the gender barrier in US horse racing in 1969 and rode in the Kentucky Derby, has died. Read about her trailblazing legacy.
Venezuela's Maduro Proposes Talks with US on Drugs and Oil
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has extended an olive branch to the US, proposing serious negotiations on drug trafficking and offering American firms access to Venezuelan oil. Read the full analysis.
US Jobless Claims Fall Below 200,000
US unemployment benefit applications fell to 199,000 last week, signalling a robust labour market despite broader economic headwinds. Read the full analysis.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
Everest rubbish deposit scheme scrapped over cheating
A $4,000 deposit scheme to clear Mount Everest of waste has been axed after 11 years, as climbers cheated by collecting low-altitude rubbish. Officials now plan a non-refundable fee. Read the full investigation.
US-Syria operations kill 7 ISIS fighters after ambush
US Central Command confirms at least seven ISIS operatives killed and a dozen captured in Syria following retaliatory missions for a deadly December ambush that killed two American soldiers.
Mali and Burkina Faso Retaliate with US Travel Ban
West African nations Mali and Burkina Faso have banned US nationals in a tit-for-tat move following President Trump's travel restrictions. Read the latest on this diplomatic escalation.
US commits $480m to Ivory Coast health sector
The United States has signed a $480 million health pact with Ivory Coast, the latest in a series of 'America First' global funding agreements. Discover the details and implications.
Trump's New Monroe Doctrine: A Forceful Policy with Costs
President Trump's revived Monroe Doctrine reshapes US policy in the Americas, prioritising unilateral action over alliances. Explore the strategic implications and potential consequences.
New 2026 US Laws: Red IDs, Tourism Tax, State Insulin
A wave of pioneering state laws takes effect in the US for 2026, featuring a climate tourism tax in Hawaii, red-stripe IDs for drink-drivers in Utah, and state-branded insulin in California. Explore the key changes.
Nepal ends failed Everest waste deposit scheme
Nepal is ditching its refundable Everest waste deposit after over a decade, replacing it with a non-refundable $4,000 fee to fund a major clean-up. Read the full story.
Bangladesh's first woman PM Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's pioneering female leader, has died aged 80. Her death marks the end of a defining era of women-led politics in South Asia. Read the full story.
Everest waste deposit scheme scrapped after failing
Nepal will abandon its decade-old Mount Everest waste deposit scheme, admitting it failed to reduce rubbish. A new non-refundable $4,000 fee is planned. Read the full story.
Bangladesh's First Woman Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Dies
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's pioneering female leader, has died aged 80. Her passing marks the end of a historic era of women-led politics in South Asia. Read the full story.
CIA's First Land Strike in Venezuela Confirmed
President Trump confirms a CIA-led drone strike on a Venezuelan port facility used for drug trafficking, marking a significant escalation in US operations.
Trump Announces US Land Attack in Venezuela
President Trump states US military struck a 'big facility' in Venezuela, marking a potential major escalation. Read the latest details and analysis.
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