It is a phrase she often repeated to her friends before recording the world's fastest ascent of Mount Everest by a woman last Sunday.Ms Tsang, 45, reached the top of the world's highest mountain from base camp in 25 hours and 50 minutes.That was fast enough to beat the previous record, set by a Nepalese climber in 2017, by more than 12 hours."I just feel a kind of relieved and happy because I am not looking for breaking record. I just [wanted to] challenge myself," Ms Tsang told media…

It is a phrase she often repeated to her friends before recording the world's fastest ascent of Mount Everest by a woman last Sunday.Ms Tsang, 45, reached the top of the world's highest mountain from base camp in 25 hours and 50 minutes.That was fast enough to beat the previous record, set by a Nepalese climber in 2017, by more than 12 hours."I just feel a kind of relieved and happy because I am not looking for breaking record. I just [wanted to] challenge myself," Ms Tsang told media…

It is a phrase she often repeated to her friends before recording the world's fastest ascent of Mount Everest by a woman last Sunday.Ms Tsang, 45, reached the top of the world's highest mountain from base camp in 25 hours and 50 minutes.That was fast enough to beat the previous record, set by a Nepalese climber in 2017, by more than 12 hours."I just feel a kind of relieved and happy because I am not looking for breaking record. I just [wanted to] challenge myself," Ms Tsang told media…

Japan's Osaka said last week she will not give any news conferences during Roland Garros because she wants to protect her mental health.She was fined $15,000 (£10,570) for not doing media after Sunday's first-round win over Romania's Patricia Maria Tig.The second seed won 6-4 7-6 (7-4).A joint statement from the four Grand Slam organisers said Osaka also faces "more substantial fines and future Grand Slam suspensions".Later on Sunday, Osaka tweeted "change makes people…

Japan's Osaka said last week she will not give any news conferences during Roland Garros because she wants to protect her mental health.She was fined $15,000 (£10,570) for not doing media after Sunday's first-round win over Romania's Patricia Maria Tig.The second seed won 6-4 7-6 (7-4).A joint statement from the four Grand Slam organisers said Osaka also faces "more substantial fines and future Grand Slam suspensions".Later on Sunday, Osaka tweeted "change makes people…

Japan's Osaka said last week she will not give any news conferences during Roland Garros because she wants to protect her mental health.She was fined $15,000 (£10,570) for not doing media after Sunday's first-round win over Romania's Patricia Maria Tig.The second seed won 6-4 7-6 (7-4).A joint statement from the four Grand Slam organisers said Osaka also faces "more substantial fines and future Grand Slam suspensions".Later on Sunday, Osaka tweeted "change makes people…

Including family members, more than 3,000 Afghans are expected to be allowed to settle in the UK, joining 1,300 who have already done so.The decision comes amid fears for their safety as international troops prepare to leave the country.Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said it was "only right" to accelerate plans.He added that those being relocated were those that might otherwise "be at risk of reprisals" from the Taliban.The issue has been a concern since British forces ended combat…

Including family members, more than 3,000 Afghans are expected to be allowed to settle in the UK, joining 1,300 who have already done so.The decision comes amid fears for their safety as international troops prepare to leave the country.Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said it was "only right" to accelerate plans.He added that those being relocated were those that might otherwise "be at risk of reprisals" from the Taliban.The issue has been a concern since British forces ended combat…

Including family members, more than 3,000 Afghans are expected to be allowed to settle in the UK, joining 1,300 who have already done so.The decision comes amid fears for their safety as international troops prepare to leave the country.Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said it was "only right" to accelerate plans.He added that those being relocated were those that might otherwise "be at risk of reprisals" from the Taliban.The issue has been a concern since British forces ended combat…

Authorities in Niger state confirmed to the BBC that gunmen had seized an unknown number of students from the school in the town of Tegina on Sunday.A teacher told the BBC that 150 students were missing, while other reports put the figure at about 200.Abductions carried out for ransom are increasingly common in northern states.In February nearly 300 girls were taken by armed men from a boarding school in Jangebe, Zamfara state. Most were later freed.

In the latest incident,…

Authorities in Niger state confirmed to the BBC that gunmen had seized an unknown number of students from the school in the town of Tegina on Sunday.A teacher told the BBC that 150 students were missing, while other reports put the figure at about 200.Abductions carried out for ransom are increasingly common in northern states.In February nearly 300 girls were taken by armed men from a boarding school in Jangebe, Zamfara state. Most were later freed.

In the latest incident,…

Authorities in Niger state confirmed to the BBC that gunmen had seized an unknown number of students from the school in the town of Tegina on Sunday.A teacher told the BBC that 150 students were missing, while other reports put the figure at about 200.Abductions carried out for ransom are increasingly common in northern states.In February nearly 300 girls were taken by armed men from a boarding school in Jangebe, Zamfara state. Most were later freed.

In the latest incident,…

The Defence Intelligence Service (FE) collaborated with the US National Security Agency (NSA) to gather information, according to a report by Danish broadcaster Danmarks Radio.Intelligence was collected on other officials from Germany, France, Sweden and Norway, according to the report.Similar allegations emerged in 2013.Then, secrets leaked by US whistleblower Edward Snowden alleged tapping of the German chancellor's phone by the NSA.When those allegations were made, the White House…

The Defence Intelligence Service (FE) collaborated with the US National Security Agency (NSA) to gather information, according to a report by Danish broadcaster Danmarks Radio.Intelligence was collected on other officials from Germany, France, Sweden and Norway, according to the report.Similar allegations emerged in 2013.Then, secrets leaked by US whistleblower Edward Snowden alleged tapping of the German chancellor's phone by the NSA.When those allegations were made, the White House…

The Defence Intelligence Service (FE) collaborated with the US National Security Agency (NSA) to gather information, according to a report by Danish broadcaster Danmarks Radio.Intelligence was collected on other officials from Germany, France, Sweden and Norway, according to the report.Similar allegations emerged in 2013.Then, secrets leaked by US whistleblower Edward Snowden alleged tapping of the German chancellor's phone by the NSA.When those allegations were made, the White House…

In the capital, Brasilia, thousands of people gathered in front of Congress calling for the president's impeachment, and demanding more vaccines.Demonstrations are taking place in several other major cities, including Rio de Janeiro.Mr Bolsonaro's popularity has plummeted over his response to the pandemic.

Brazil has registered nearly 460,000 deaths - the second highest toll in the world after the US. It also has the third highest number of coronavirus cases at more than 16…

Switzerland is not in the European Union but has signed up to many of its policies, such as freedom of movement.The relationship is currently governed by more than 120 bilateral deals, and a failure to replace them with one framework deal could harm ties."We regret this decision, given the progress that has been made over the last years," the EU Commission said.The EU-Switzerland free trade agreement dates back to 1972.The Commission - the executive body for the EU's 27 member states -…

The shooting took place at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) site in San Jose."When our deputies went through the door, initially he was still firing rounds," Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith told journalists.Officials say the victims include transit employees.The gunman opened fire early at around 06:45 local time (14:45 GMT) on Wednesday in the VTA light rail yard. According to a local CBS station, the attack unfolded during an employee meeting.Law…

The shooting took place at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) site in San Jose."When our deputies went through the door, initially he was still firing rounds," Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith told journalists.Officials say the victims include transit employees.The gunman opened fire early at around 06:45 local time (14:45 GMT) on Wednesday in the VTA light rail yard. According to a local CBS station, the attack unfolded during an employee meeting.Law…

The shooting took place at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) site in San Jose."When our deputies went through the door, initially he was still firing rounds," Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith told journalists.Officials say the victims include transit employees.The gunman opened fire early at around 06:45 local time (14:45 GMT) on Wednesday in the VTA light rail yard. According to a local CBS station, the attack unfolded during an employee meeting.Law…