Mount Everest’s precise height revealed: China and Nepal announce the summit stands 29,032 feet tall after re-measuring it to end decades-long debate China’s long-running dispute with Nepal over the height of Everest is settled They jointly declared the world’s greatest peak now stands at 29,032 ft tall Came after both countries sent surveyors for measurement in … Read more
Christmas rules need to be same across the WHOLE UK: Lib Dems urge Boris Johnson to hold a four-nation summit to save family festivities as they say it is ‘inevitable’ people will travel to be with their loved ones Lib Dems have written to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders They want Boris Johnson … Read more
Finland’s prime minister Sanna Marin, 34, flies home from EU summit to self-isolate after meeting MP who later tested positive for coronavirus Marin was flying home from Brussels a day after EU chief von der Leyen also left Finnish PM said she had asked the leader of Sweden to cover Finland’s interests Marin had attended … Read more
‘Outdoor training is the best’: Lewis Hamilton displays his ripped physique as he reaches the summit on a hike By Emily Webber For Mailonline Published: 09:11 BST, 14 October 2020 | Updated: 09:12 BST, 14 October 2020 He recently won the Eifel Grand Prix to match Michael Schumacher’s tally of 91 victories. And Lewis Hamilton … Read more
Treasury talks with dozens of retail chiefs over future of high street, raising hopes Chancellor Rishi Sunak could step in to avert deepening crisis By Neil Craven And Harriet Dennys, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 BST, 12 September 2020 | Updated: 22:24 BST, 12 September 2020 The Treasury has held talks with dozens of … Read more
Commonwealth chief Baroness Scotland proposes a ‘truth and reconciliation’ summit after Prince Harry called the organisation’s history ‘uncomfortable’ Baroness Scotland suggested association could launch a reconciliation body She insisted the Commonwealth has ‘never been frightened’ to talk about race Prince Harry said in July association must acknowledge ‘uncomfortable’ past By Faith Ridler For Mailonline Published: 01:44 … Read more
Elon Musk aims to one-day colonize Mars and, according to the billionaire, getting there is not the issue – it is surviving on the Red Planet that will be challenging. The SpaceX CEO shared progress on the firm’s Starship rocket during the virtual Humans to Mars Summit, saying the craft ‘is making progresses,’ but also … Read more
Meghan Markle will interview the co-founder of nonprofit newsroom The 19th about gender and diversity in the media at a virtual summit – after ‘reaching out’ and asking to be involved Duchess of Sussex, 38, will take part in a virtual summit next week Meghan Markle will interview The 19th* co-founder and CEO, Emily Ramshaw … Read more
Harry and William fell out, when Duke of Sussex branded older brother a ‘snob’ Prince Harry took offence when his ‘snobby’ brother cautioned him not to rush into marrying Meghan Markle. Harry took offence when William told him: ‘Take as much time as you need to get to know this girl.’ Harry is said to … Read more
Fury at the EU summit: Emmanuel Macron ‘slammed the table, lashed out at Austria’s chancellor and compared the Dutch PM to David Cameron’ as Angela Merkel stormed out in frustration at a meeting over Europe’s possible £680 billion Covid rescue fund Tensions are said to be running high as European leaders meet for EU summit … Read more