Lifestyle

For next Olympics? These are the UK’s weirdest sporting events

We're currently being treated to all the sporting goodness with the Paris Olympics. But across the pond, the UK has a spectacular range of baffling sports events, from throwing Wellington boots to chasing cheese. Maybe some deserving a future inclusion for the Olympic Games?

07/08/2024

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A swift run, the fourth bull run of San Fermin 2024

During the Pamplona bull run, five participants were injured by bruises.

10/07/2024

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Pamplona's bull run, a dangerous chase

The third running of the bulls in Pamplona featured bulls from the Victoriano del Río ranch in Madrid.

09/07/2024

Culture news

More statues of living people than dead erected in UK

A UK study found that more statues of living people were made than dead for the first time this century.

28/03/2024

Culture news

Josephine Baker exhibition in Berlin celebrates trailblazing dancer

A new exhibition in Germany is celebrating the centennial of Josephine Baker’s pioneering performances at the Revue Nègre.

26/01/2024

Scenes

Meet the kid racer pushing the pedals towards Formula One

In partnership with Media City

“You can't think of it as a hobby. Karting is life. Eat, sleep, kart, repeat.”

11/12/2023

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Tens of thousands of rubber ducks race along Chicago River

Money raised through event is used to provide children and adults in the state with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to take part in sporting and other activities.

11/08/2023

Travel News

Tourists warned against visiting Florida due to ‘openly hostile laws’

They warn that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travellers.

24/05/2023

Moments

This seven-day race across Europe will test your travel skills

Wish you were a ‘Race Across the World’ contestant? Take part in this race from London to Istanbul.

16/05/2023

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Watch: Finns race on reindeer while in Guyana they celebrate rodeo ski

Finland crowns its reindeer king as 14 reindeer and jockeys compete for the title in the season's final race in the Arctic, with reindeer racing a growing sport.

10/04/2023

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WATCH: Finland crowns its reindeer racing champion

Dressed in skis, helmets and ski goggles and pulled by harnesses attached to the reindeer, Finland's top 14 competitors raced one kilometre around an oval track in the far northern town of Inari.

10/04/2023

Travel News

Watch these ice canoe racers brave freezing temperatures in Canada

This race is part of the Quebec Winter Carnival and is an annual tradition in the Canadian province.

09/02/2023

Culture news

Seriously injured author Hanif Kureishi gains new online following

His tweets, composed by voice recognition technology and with the help of his son and wife, have significantly boosted his online following and read like a beautiful stream of consciousness

23/01/2023

Scenes

Meet the young drone pilots from Thailand who are aiming high

In partnership with Media City

I like to do extreme sports and drone flying because it makes me happy. I can float like a bird every time I fly

16/01/2023

Culture news

What are the racial controversies about 'The Rings of Power'?

The Amazon Prime show is reported to be the most expensive ever made, but it has been mired in controversy over its diverse casting

06/09/2022

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Three people gored in the most dangerous bull run of San Fermin 2022

Seven people were injured and transferred to hospital during the fifth bull run of this year's San Fermin festival in Pamplona, three of them due to bull gorings

11/07/2022

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Pig races popular at New Jersey state fair

Pig races remain a popular and enduring attraction at state fairs in the U.S.

25/06/2022

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No comment videos of the week

What's making the world spin this week? #NoComment Competitors tumbled down a hill to chase a cheese, Argentine's 10th Pizza Championship, young whirling dervishes spun in kaleidoscopic performances, and more. No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

11/06/2022

Sport

Investigation launched into Russian karter's Nazi-style salute

Motor sport's governing body confirmed that it was probing Artem Severiukhin's "unacceptable conduct".

11/04/2022

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Wet, wet, wet! Couples get a dousing at UK Wife Carrying Championship

The annual UK Wife Carrying Championship took place in Dorking, Surrey, on Sunday (10th April).

11/04/2022