1. Leonard Cohen.

If you've always wanted to explore some of Earth's highest peaks but lack the willingness to actually, like, climb a mountain, then you might be interested to hear about Google Map's latest operation.

Instead of fear-mongering with terrifying statistics, or setting up restaurants that promise an evening of calorie free dining, shouldn't we promote the art of moderation?

Numerous events will be taking place to mark International Women’s Day. In Afghanistan there will be the launch of the Herat International Women’s Film Festival, the first of its kind, which will show 30 films by and about women.

Women are making boardroom strides after conquering Africa's highest peak

Ian McKeever was a leading member of the Kilimanjaro Achievers Team, a group of experienced climbers that lead expeditions to the top of the mountain in Tanzania, which at 19,341 feet high is considered the easiest of the world's highest mountains to climb, with more than 20,000 people doing so every year.

Singita Mara River, Serengeti

Irish climber Ian McKeever inspired others to follow their dreams

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Ol Parker, the director of "Now Is Good", tells our writer how the loss of a friend inspired him to make a life-affirming film.

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An expectant mother is due to carry the Olympic torch in Bath - just 24 hours before she gives birth.

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Donations to an "inspirational" runner who collapsed and died during yesterday's London Marathon passed £200,000 this evening as money continued to flood into her fund-raising website.