Rio police free hostages in raid that leaves eight dead
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Watch this squirrel man flying into a volcano
Sebastián Álvarez flew into ‘the Devil’s House’, becoming the first person ever to wingsuit in and out of a live volcano.
Fed up of wrapping? Gift your loved ones an experience this Christmas
Don’t bother with presents this year, spend some quality time together and gift someone an experience instead.
Steep hills and daring jumps: Watch this ultimate freeskier in action
Markus Eder spent two years planning and filming the ultimate ski run in his homeland of northern Italy.
This historic city is home to the UK’s largest light festival
After a long 2 years, Durham Lumiere, the UK’s biggest light festival was back and as beautiful as ever.
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These 9 words don’t exist in English but you’ll wish they did
Words can tell you a lot about a culture and these are some of the best and most unique.
‘Keep fighting’: Top resilience tips from a champion marathon swimmer
After completing her record breaking 44th English Channel crossing, Chloë McCardel now holds the title of Queen of the English Channel
Why is there a huge iceberg melting outside COP26?
Scientists have brought an iceberg from Greenland to Glasgow to remind world leaders just how fast the ice sheets are melting.
I couldn't help but wonder, can I stay in Carrie Bradshaw's apartment?
For two nights only, Sex and the City fans can live their best Carrie life in this AirBnB.
Is this the most beautiful world record you’ve ever seen?
The city of Ayodhya broke a world record with its beautiful Diwali celebrations.
I learned to make absinthe in Switzerland and now I hate it less
I don’t like absinthe so I went to Switzerland to learn more about it and to have a go at making my own.
Struggling to entertain your teenagers on holiday? Take a field trip
If your teenager is a budding documentary maker or archaeologist in the making, Black Tomato’s new Field Trip collection has the perfect holiday for the whole family.
Meet the 22-year-old who rowed across the Atlantic ocean alone
Jasmine Harrison rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, making her the youngest woman to ever complete a solo row across any ocean.
Watch as runners race down the world’s most notorious ski slope
The Descent is a 350 metre race down the world’s toughest ski slope in the beautiful Austrian Alps.
What do you do with a ski resort when there's no snow?
When climate change cut the ski season short and visitor numbers dwindled, this tiny Austrian town turned its attention to making the most of the summer.
Beach huts are a British icon and they're selling for €10,000s
With domestic holidays the only option for many this summer, the classic British beach hut has made a comeback.
Bridge diving in Bosnia: Brave enough to make the leap?
Cliff diving isn’t just a sport, it’s a tradition in the Bosnian city of Mostar.
Meet Persephone, the robot tour guide who can speak 33 languages
Persephone, a robot who speaks 33 languages, is the latest addition to the tour guide team at the Alistrati Cave in Greece.
London’s Changing of the Guards is back after an 18 month hiatus
After it was forced to stop due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace has finally resumed.
Travel-loving vegans need to check out this luxury holiday company
World Vegan Travel organises luxury group holidays across the world for vegans and the vegan-curious.
Venice floods: Watch tourists wade through knee-deep water
Rare summer flooding has left Venice’s St Mark’s square up to 1 metre deep in water.
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