80-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person To Climb Everest
An 80-year-old Japanese mountain climber who has had four heart surgeries reached the top of Mount Everest on Thursday (May 23), becoming the oldest person to conquer the world's highest mountain.
Ford To Close Australia Motor Plants
Ford said on Thursday (May 23) it is closing its two Australian motor plants and will cease production in the country in October 2016 after losing $585 million (£389 million) over the last five years.
Man Charged Over 1982 IRA London Parade Bombing
An Irishman is charged over a bombing that killed four soldiers on horseback in the heart of London in 1982, one of the most high-profile attacks by IRA guerrillas in their campaign to end British rule in Northern Ireland.
Golf Putter Anchoring Banned From 2016
Golf's governing bodies announced on Tuesday (May 21) that they will ban the anchoring of putters from 2016 in a move which will please traditionalists but could lead to a split in the game among the professional ranks.
Man Shot Dead During Boston Bombing Questioning
An FBI agent shot and killed a Florida man who turned violent while being questioned about the Boston Marathon bombings early on Wednesday (May 22), the bureau said.
Mugabe Signs Zimbabwe Constitution Into Law
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe signed a new constitution into law on Wednesday (May 22), replacing a 33-year-old document forged in the dying days of British colonial rule and paving the way for elections later this year.
Israel Extends Palestinian Gaza Fishing Zone
Israel on Tuesday (May 21) expanded the distance it permits Gaza fishermen to head out to sea, restoring a limit it cut in half two months ago in response to rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave.
Tim Cook Explains Apple's Tax Position To Senate
Apple Chief Executive Officer Timothy Cook defends the company's tax record at a Senate hearing where lawmakers say the maker of iPads, iPods and Mac computers avoid paying U.S. taxes by keeping billions of dollars in profits in Irish subsidiaries.
Microsoft Unveils Xbox One
Microsoft gave the world the first look at its new games console on Tuesday (May 21), hoping the newly named Xbox One will build on a solid core of gamer fans and become a hub for living room entertainment.
Mandela Daughters Sue For Control of Fathers Money
The battle on who should own the Nelson Mandela brand has intensified as two of the former South African president's daughters, Zenani and Makaziwe, sue their father for the rights to his artworks and control of his millions.
Trial Reopens In France For Makers Of Discredited Mediator Drug
The head and founder of France's Servier laboratories went on trial on Tuesday (May 21) accused of misleading patients and authorities about a diabetes pill 'Mediator' often prescribed for weight loss that officials blame for at least 500 deaths.
Ireland Says It's Not To Blame For Low Apple Tax Rate
Irish Deputy Prime Minister Eamon Gilmore said on Tuesday (May 21) that Ireland was not to blame for computer giant Apple's low global tax payments.
Mourinho To Leave Real Madrid
Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho have agreed the Portuguese coach will leave the La Liga club at the end of the season, three years before the end of his contract, president Florentino Perez said on Monday (May 20).
Harry Potter First Edition With Notes Up For Auction
Entitled "First Editions, Second Thoughts" Sotheby's upcoming auction of first edition books shows revealing handwritten insights into the thoughts of the authors.
Former British Helicopter Pilot Set For Space
A 41-year-old former helicopter pilot was named Britain's first official astronaut on Monday (May 20).
Yahoo On Tumblr Says Not Going To Screw This Up
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer says she "couldn't be more excited" about acquisition of Tumblr. She says Tumblr will initially operate independently but when fully integrated will bring more than 300 million users to the Yahoo platform.
Massive Tornado Tears Through Oklahoma City Suburb
A huge tornado with winds of up to 200 miles per hour tore through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore on Monday (May 20), ripping up at least two schools and leaving a wake of tangled wreckage.
Russian Billionaire Lebedev Pleads Not Guilty
Russian media magnate Alexander Lebedev said as he went on trial on Monday (May 20) that he didn't think he was guilty in a televised punch-up with another Russian businessman Sergei Polonsky.
North Korea Fires Sixth Missile In Three Days
North Korea fired two short-range missiles on Monday (May 20), making six launches in three days, and it condemned South Korea for criticising what it calls legitimate military drills.
FA Hosts Tests On New-Style Aqua Suit
A new design of aqua suit which its creator says greatly reduces rehabilitation time for injured athletes has been tried out at the English Football Association's national centre, St George's Park.
Car Bombs Kills Dozens in Iraq
Two car bombs exploded in the predominantly Shi'ite southern oil hub of Basra, 420 km (260 miles) southeast of Baghdad, killing at least 11 people early on Monday (May 20), police and medics said.
Eurovision Winner Returns Home To An Ecstatic Welcome
Thousands of people gathered at Copenhagen Tivoli on Sunday (May 19) to catch a glimpse of the newly crowned Eurovision Song Contest winner Emmelie de Forest.
OAS Calls For Softer Approach Toward Illegal Drug Users
The Organisation of American States on Friday (May 17) published a new report advocating a more "human" approach to curbing drug consumption and called for greater coordination between American nations to tackle the scourge.
Syrian Army, Hezbollah Attack Rebels In Border Town
Syrian troops supported by Hezbollah militants launched an offensive to retake a major town near Lebanon from rebels on Sunday (May 19), the heaviest fighting yet involving the Lebanese armed group, opposition activists said.
Canadian Mafia Boss Found Murdered In Sicily
The bodies of a high-ranking Canadian mafia boss and of another Canadian were found in an illegal waste dump in the Sicilian countryside on Thursday (May 9), Italian police said.
New British Warship In Hamburg Harbour Festival
Steam boats, sailing ships as well as warships took part on Sunday (May 9) in Hamburg's annual harbour festival. Crowds of visitors flocked to the embankment along the river Elbe in Germany's northern city to watch the traditional ship's parade.
George Osborne Outlines G7 Agenda
Top finance officials from the Group of Seven economies will discuss ways to nurture an economic recovery, financial regulation and ways to boost trade when they meet on Friday and Saturday with Osbourne.
Chanel Presents Cruise Collection In Singapore
Models clad in Chanel's new Cruise collection for 2013/14 stomped down the runway in Singapore on Thursday (May 9), the first time an Asian city has played host to the French luxury house.
British Olympian Andrew Simpson Dies When Catamaran Capsizes Off California
British Olympic gold medal-winning sailor, Andrew Simpson, has died after his catamaran capsized during a training session for the America's Cup off the coast of California Thursday (May 9), his team said.
Elephant In The Room Taunts Osborne On Tax Avoidance
Chancellor George Osborne was on Thursday (May 9) accused of ignoring the "elephant in the room" of tax dodgers by campaigners who say poor countries are suffering because western governments are not doing enough to clamp down on off-shore tax havens
