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Skiing aside, there are myriad reasons to visit the Alps – not least that it is arguably one of the most picturesque environments on Earth. As this stunning portfolio of pictures shows. Our collection will transport you across the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe. One that stretches approximately … Read more
Land Rover has officially launched its 21st century successor to the iconic 71-year-old Defender 4X4 – the quintessential British off-roader loved by millions, including Her Royal Highness the Queen. The new Defender is built to be tough enough to tackle any adventure at home or abroad – from Sandringham, to the school run, to the … Read more
It’s hard to deny the beauty of Mother Nature. And even harder when you look at these incredible entries to an international photography competition that shows some of her best work. The stunning pictures all made the top 50 in Agora Images’ #Nature2019 photo contest. They have been selected from more than 13,500 submissions to the … Read more
An airport in midtown Manhattan, a Gothic tower in Union Square and a Grecian-inspired monument on Roosevelt Island. They might seem like wacky throwaway ideas. But they were all once ambitious, considered plans that could have changed the face of New York forever. Of course, none of these schemes went ahead – the amount of … Read more
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is worth $37billion (£28billion) and flies to 370 destinations on six continents with state-of-the-art aircraft. Truly, it’s a titan of aviation. But it started life as a crop-dusting outfit in 1924. And when it expanded to passenger transportation it used planes that could only hit 90mph, with the wind behind them. … Read more
7 Unmissable Events: From The Lehman Trilogy to Emma Thompson on TV and a Henry Moore show, Event picks the top things to see this week By Keeba Roy for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:02 GMT, 11 May 2019 | Updated: 22:02 GMT, 11 May 2019 The Transfer: The Lehman Trilogy Tickets are selling … Read more
Shocking images show a surfer paddling her way through trash-filled oceans in a bid to highlight plastic pollution. TV personality and adventurer Alison Teal, dubbed the ‘female Indiana Jones’, can be seen exploring the coastline of Tulum in Mexico with piles of waste choking the waters and obstructing her path. Other photos show a similar … Read more
Wand-erful! Harry Potter fans treated to a brand new ‘Dark Arts’ light show conjured up on Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios The show, called Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle, is running nightly at the Hollywood theme park until April 28 It features a mesmerising display of lights, music and special effects and an appearance by … Read more
A comedian has sparked outrage after mocking an epileptic woman who had a seizure during his show. Andrew Schulz, of New York, was performing in New Orleans on March 30 when audience members called out asking for medical help. This occurred after a woman – who has not been identified – was taken out by … Read more
On the edge of death: Heart-stopping pictures show daredevils somersaulting on precipices and dangling from cranes without a harness This gallery of images includes a daredevil who dangled his feet over the side of a skyscraper in Times Square Another shows a newlywed bride hanging off the edge of a cliff in New Hampshire wearing … Read more