Nepal: Authorities hit Everest climbers with higher permit fees

The price to climb Mount Everest will soon increase for the first time in nearly a decade, as Nepal announces a sharp mark-up in permit fees. From September, those seeking…

Italy: Hamilton has first test in Ferrari F1 car at Fiorano

Lewis Hamilton has had his first experience of a Ferrari Formula 1 car at the team’s Fiorano test track. The 40-year-old seven-time champion tested a 2023 car on Wednesday as…

USA: Chris Brown sues Warner Bros over documentary’s sex assault claims

Musician Chris Brown says he’s suing a film studio over a documentary released last year which included accusations of sexual assault. Chris Brown: A History of Violence was released by…

Spain: Barcelona snatches a dramatic victory at Benfica

Barcelona twice fought back from two goals down – and two Wojciech Szczesny howlers – to snatch a dramatic victory at Benfica. The hosts made a dream start as Greek…

UK: Man City accused of encouraging player to break contract

Real Valladolid have accused Manchester City of encouraging one of their players to break his contract to force through a move to the Premier League club. Defender Juma Bah told…

Australia: Sabalenka & Badosa put friendship aside for semi-finals

Seeing a friendly face is supposed to be a good thing. Yet when Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa take to the court for their Australian Open semi-final on Thursday, it…

Greenland: Icy terrain is getting a lot of international attention for its mineral resources

The riches thought to lie beneath Greenland’s icy terrain have been coveted for more than a century. The allure of Earth’s biggest island is undeniable. Over the past millennia, Greenland…

USA: America’s exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). “Oooh, that’s a big one,” the newly…

Australia: Sabalenka survives scare to keep title defence alive

Aryna Sabalenka said she was “all over the place” as she survived a scare against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and continue her bid for a third…

Spain: ‘I couldn’t do any worse’ – Mbappe on his Real form

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe says a “mentality issue” prevented him from finding his best form earlier this season. The France captain, 26, joined Real on a free transfer last…