A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record. Robyn Benincasa, 47, paddled non-stop for 90 miles around California's Huntington Beach Harbour. The athlete, from Cardiff by the Sea, California, spent 24 hours standing on a surf board while struggling against the pain of her artificial hip. 'I did this for all of the amazing women I know who are recovering from medical setbacks. I want to show what's possible when you choose not to focus on what you've lost, but on being the best of what you are today,' Robyn said…
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
