Typhoon Hagibis leaves deaths, destruction in Japan

The biggest storm -- Typhoon Hagibis -- to hit Japan in decades left deaths and destruction in its wake, as it battered the central and eastern parts of the country.  The storm flooded rivers......

See the wonderful world through the eyes of National Geographic!

The world is full of awe-inspiring scenery and the next 10 images prove it! National Geographic launched its annual Travel Photographer of the Year contest, calling on photographers around the......

AWESOME photographs of the month: November

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.  Image: A resident rides his bicycle near what activists said was an......

PHOTOS: Top moments of the week that was

Top 21 images of all the events of the week that was.   A devotee of the Chinese Jui Tui Shrine with two umbrellas pieced through his cheeks walks during a procession celebrating the annual......

Bindra elected to key IOC's Athletes' Commission post

IMAGE: Abhinav Bindra was India's first individual Olympic gold medallist who competed in five Games. Photograph: Arlette Bashizi/Reuters India's Olympic gold-medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra......

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Sweden enter semifinals

IMAGE: Salma Paralluelo celebrates scoring Spain's second goal against the Netherlands during the FIFA Women's World Cup quarter-final match in Wellington, on Friday. Photograph: Amanda......

Skateboarding embraces roots on Olympic debut at Tokyo

IMAGE: Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk and one of his sponsors Vans have combined with non-profit Skateistan to support the creative culture of skateboarding by empowering children through......

COVID-19 cutbacks: Why women may end up biggest losers

'All attempts are made to ensure that (men) are able to continue in their profession and get back to work' 'We see that from our sports ... that there’s less concern about female......

How Japan celebrated Osaka's victory

'Emergence of a new queen' IMAGE: Naomi Osaka of Japan poses for a photo with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup following victory at Australian Open.Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images Japan......