We're up here: Looking like ants in a giant rock garden, intrepid climbers become the first to scale uncharted 1,000ft structures in a land that time

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Making history: Two of the climbers ascend the 'Wine Bottle' rock for the first time in Chad's remote Ennedi desert after travelling hundreds of miles across desert If you blinked, you might miss these two intrepid climbers, looking like ants in a giant rock garden.But they made history by being the first mountaineers to ascend an awesome formation in a remote part of

When all hell breaks loose: Lightning tears the sky apart above the glow of the Chilean volcano

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Spectacular: A time-lapse photo shows lightning bolts striking around the Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcanic chain in Patagonia Flames reach up to the heavens as lightening flashes criss-cross the sky.These extraordinary images show the full force of Mother Nature as a Chilean volcano erupts for the first time in 50 years.Ash has been thrown six miles up into the sky and the

Armchair astronaut discovers Mars 'space station' using Google earth

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Uncovered: David Martines believes he has found a structure on the surface of Mars - by looking at Google Mars We have all heard of little green men from Mars.But now an American 'armchair astronaut' claims to have discovered a mysterious structure on the surface of the red planet - by looking on Google earth.David Martines, whose YouTube video of the 'station' has racked

Surf's pup dude! The amazing dogs who take to the waves like ducks to water

By RICHARD HARTLEY-PARKINSON Bedraggled: Dogs from across the US flock to the beach to take part in the eventHundreds of people took to a beach in the US over the weekend to cheer on a dog race of a different kind.Rather than going for 'walkies' these incredible canines enjoy going for 'surfies' as they take part in the sixth annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog competition.More than 60 dogs

Rehabilitated Royals: After THAT wedding fashion debacle, Beatrice and Eugenie pick winners at Epsom

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Picked winners: The Princesses of York, Eugenie (L) and Beatrice (R) stood out for the right reasons at Epsom The Queen's horse may not have taken first place at Epsom but her nieces Beatrice and Eugenie certainly picked winners on Derby day.Following the infamous 'Pretzel-gate' fascinator debacle at the Royal Wedding, the two young Princesses turned heads for all the

Her Royal Even Hotterness! Helping Pippa over the finish line... Britain's luckiest man

By KATIE NICHOLL She's a winner: With another athlete at close quarters, Pippa Middleton crosses the finishing line She won a sports scholarship to Marlborough College and yesterday Pippa Middleton showed she had lost none of her athletic prowess. Despite soaring temperatures, Kate’s younger sister earned a well-deserved medal after completing a 5km race in the GE Blenheim Triathlon, which takes

Kate and Wills enjoy a day at the races... and the Queen keeps smiling

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Young royals: Princes William and Harry, dressed to the nines in their suits arrive at the Epsom Derby, with Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge at their side. Always the joker, Harry performs one of his silly walks Newlyweds the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were all smiles today as they enjoyed a day at the races, accompanied by royal jester Prince Harry. The trio were clearly

Tragedy at the Queen's Salute: Horse has to be put down in front of shocked crowd after being run over by a gun carriage in Hyde Park

By REBECCA ENGLISHBehind the foreground rider the horse can be seen as it falls and entangles its legs in the wheels of the gun carriage Members of the public looked on in horror today as an army horse died on parade during a freak accident in London’s Hyde Park.The animal, called Murphy, was taking part in the Royal Gun Salute which takes place on June 2 each year to mark the coronation of the

Leaf little to the imagination: The glamour girls made entirely of cabbage

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Wilting beauty: One model hides her modesty with a leaf that looks like its seen better days These glamour models look good enough to eat but they won't turn women green with envy - because they are made entirely of cabbage.Artist Ju Duoqi created the bizarre sculptures for her project called 'The Fantasies of Chinese Cabbage'.The wacky works of art show glamorous looking

Britain's richest street: The place by the palace, where the average house price is £19.5m

By ARTHUR MARTIN and JAMES MCMEEKIN The figure is 93 times the national average house price of £205,985. Even a single square foot of land in the street would cost you £1,193.They are beyond the reach of mere mortals. In fact, the homes in Kensington Palace Gardens would be too pricey even for many celebrities, bankers and lottery winners.A string of eye-watering property deals has helped to turn

A rare and beautiful sight: A spectacular end to a sunny Memorial Day

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Urban phenomenon: The sun shines down on 42nd Street at the end of Memorial Day during the biannual occurrence coined 'Manhattanhenge' by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse TysonOne of the most beautiful things in nature must surely be the sun rising and setting.When that sunset happens to align with a street grid, basking a city that never sleeps in a radiant glow of light, even

Who was Pippa Middleton's charming companion? After living high life in Paris, she is accompanied by mystery Frenchman

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Secret admirer? Pippa Middleton is spotted with a French friend during her trip to Paris earlier this weekAs she watched the tennis, Pippa ‘high-fived’ a dashing male admirer.And the same Frenchman was with her later as, with a large group of friends, she went for dinner at the exclusive Le Cinq Mars restaurant.Afterwards the group went on to the achingly trendy Montana

Pippa's Paris freebie: VIP treatment at the tennis tournament for Kate's sister

By REBECCA ENGLISH VIP treatment: Pippa Middleton receives a book from Xavier Peugeot during her freebie trip to watch the tennis in Paris Sitting centre stage at the French Open on Monday, she appeared to be having a ball. And no wonder.For Pippa Middleton was enjoying what those in the business like to call a ‘freebie’, courtesy of leading car firm Peugeot, which sponsors the Paris tennis

Watch out, Pippa! Beautiful Bea is the new Royal Hotness: Princess sizzles at Monaco Grand Prix

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Looking good: Bea shows off the result of her exercise regime in on-trend orange dress and wedge heelsShe was the frumpy teenager whose fashion disasters and fuller figure were only too reminiscent of her mother's often-criticised forays into the limelight.But Princess Beatrice is rapidly metamorphosing into a stunning young Royal ready to snatch even Pippa Middleton's

Otter-ly adorable! Boy racing sea otter at San Diego Zoo is an internet sensation

By JENNIFER MADISON New pals: A toddler has become an instant internet sensation after a video of the boy racing a sea otter went viralYou could say they got on swimmingly.A toddler has become an instant internet sensation after a video of the boy racing a sea otter went viral.The video of the boy playing chase with a sea otter at the San Diego Zoo has scored over 1million hits in less than one

Another quiet night for Harry and Eugenie... Drink-stained pair leave nightclub looking dishevelled

By MAIL ON SUNDAY REPORTER Party's over: Prince Harry and Princess Eugenie leave the nightclub. Drinkstains can be seen on his sleeve and on her outfit At the Royal Wedding they looked immaculate, but as Prince Harry and his cousin Princess Eugenie tumbled out of London’s trendy Public nightclub early yesterday, they were distinctly dishevelled.Harry, dressed in jeans and a blue open-neck shirt

Barcelona 3 Manchester United 1: Pedro, Lionel Messi and David Villa crown Barca kings of Europe

By SPORTSMAIL REPORTERJoining the greats: Victor Valdes, Xavi and Eric Abidal toast another memorable night for the kings of EuropeFor the second time in three years, brilliant Barcelona denied Manchester United Champions League glory with a sensational performance at Wembley.Although United could take some small consolation from the knowledge they were more effective than that 2009 letdown in

Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona kisses the trophy

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona kisses the trophy after victory in UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United FC at Wembley Stadium on May 28, 2011 in London, England. Manchester United's Javier Hernandez walks past the trophy as he receives his medal from UEFA President Michel Platini after Barcelona won the Champions League final soccer match

Barcelona 3 Manchester United 1: Pedro, Lionel Messi and David Villa crown Barca kings of Europe

By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER Sealing the deal: David Villa curls in Barcelona's third goal Barcelona have won the Champions League for the third time in six years courtesy of a typically scintillating performance against the Barclays Premier League champions at Wembley. Goals from Pedro, Lionel Messi and David Villa rendered Wayne Rooney's equaliser as a mere token, with the Catalan giants enjoying 63

Smotherly love! A reassuring snuggle for the kitten having a nightmare

By MIKE O'BRIEN Deep sleep: The kitten starts to move its paws as its imagination takes overAwww factor 10! People usually say they're either a dog person or a cat person, but this display of motherly love should have universal appeal.A fluffy young kitten is lying, snuggled as close to her mother as possible, with the parent's front left leg draped over the young 'un's stomach.The orange and