Daredevils race along frozen surface of the world’s deepest lake

CHILL-seekers! Daredevils take to the frozen surface of the world’s deepest lake in helicopters, lorries and motorbikes to break speed records in -40C temperatures Ice-adapted vehicles – including a helicopter – soared along Lake Baikal, Russia, for second annual Baikal Mile The competition can reach temperatures of -40C and has been described as ‘like going … Read more

Sack, track and back(flip): Student wins sack race in style

Sack, track and back(flip): Student wins sack race in style by spinning over the finish line John Rhiel Pedoche was far ahead of his rivals in Cebu City, the Philippines  He did three cartwheel style flips while approaching the finishing line  He studies physical education at Cebu Normal University where he was racing  By Darren … Read more

Sir Keir Starmer on course to cruise to victory in the Labour leadership race

Sir Keir Starmer is on course to cruise to victory in the Labour leadership race with a new poll showing he could win 53% of votes with Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy trailing far behind Sir Keir Starmer is the overwhelming favourite in the Labour leadership contest A new YouGov poll suggests the frontrunner is … Read more

The Bachelor’s Anna Heinrich places a kiss on husband Tim Robards’ cheek after go-kart race win

My hero! The Bachelor’s Anna Heinrich places a kiss on husband Tim Robards’ cheek after he wins Formula 1 celebrity go-kart challenge in Melbourne By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 05:50 GMT, 23 February 2020 | Updated: 05:59 GMT, 23 February 2020 He rose to fame after appearing on The Bachelor Australia in … Read more

Climate change could spell the end of the human race ‘as we know it’, says JP Morgan

Climate change could spell the end of the human race ‘as we know it’, says JP Morgan in apocalyptic note to clients Economists warn of food and water shortages if carbon emissions are not cut JP Morgan Chase analysts warn of climate change effects in apocalyptic report They said tens of trillions of dollars would … Read more

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Ellie Goulding’s husband Caspar Jopling in race to win a space in the blue boat

This year’s Boat Race is already making waves with the news that singer Ellie Goulding’s husband, Old Etonian art dealer Caspar Jopling (circled in red below), may be rowing as a member of the Oxford crew. Caspar, 28, married Ellie last August. But since then he’s combined studying for an MBA at Oxford University with … Read more

Russia denies ‘paranoid’ claims it is interfering in 2020 race to help Donald Trump

Russia has today dismissed claims it is meddling in the 2020 presidential race, after U.S. lawmakers were told that Moscow was trying to help Donald Trump win a second term. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the predictable denial at a press conference today where he labelled the claims ‘paranoid announcements’.  ‘Unfortunately, there will be more … Read more

RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Alyssa Edwards arrives in Sydney for the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Alyssa Edwards ‘flattered’ by how much the show has inspired young performers – as they arrive in Sydney for the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras By Marta Jary For Daily Mail Australia Published: 12:26 GMT, 21 February 2020 | Updated: 14:34 GMT, 21 February 2020 RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar Alyssa Edwards … Read more

McLaren reveal futuristic race car for 2050 featuring AI co-pilot and self-healing tyres

McLaren have given fans their take on what the future looks like as they presented a futuristic race car that can take to the tracks in 2050.  McLaren Applied Technologies, the sister company of the Formula One team, worked extensively gathering opinions from fans of the sport and now present the 2050: the MCLExtreme which features … Read more

Crossing the Atlantic on a racing boat with a crew of 23 on the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

I was damp and cold and hadn’t showered for more than a week. Even the inside of my sleeping bag seemed soggy and my socks had a slight pong. What’s more, we’d hit a raging storm with 70 knots/80 mph of wind whipping up 30ft waves. However, we’d hit the halfway point on Leg Two … Read more