BusinessScience

High-wire artist Philppe Petit values life too much to risk iton March 31, 2023 at 12:33 am

Business

Hundreds more arrested across US in Gaza campus protestson April...

Home of Science - 0
Police clear student encampments in Boston and Los Angeles - and demonstrators clash with police in Austin.Police clear student encampments in Boston and Los...
Read more
Business

Palace put £60m price tag on both Olise and Ezeon...

Home of Science - 0
Crystal Palace will only entertain offers for Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise that start at £60m or more for each player.Crystal Palace will only...
Read more
Business

Watch: Visitors react to trial Venice tourist feeon April 25,...

Home of Science - 0
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.From Thursday visitors making a...
Read more
Business

Capt Sir Tom’s family home on sale for £2.25mon April...

Home of Science - 0
The Bedfordshire home that the veteran fundraiser lived in with his family is now on the market.The Bedfordshire home that the veteran fundraiser lived...
Read more
Home of Science
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

Philippe Petit is famous for his daring performances such as walking between the Twin Towers in New York.

Philippe Petit is famous for his high-wire performances, such as walking above Paris’s Notre Dame Cathedral and between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

BBC News caught up with M Petit during a recent performance in Washington DC – his first in the US capital – to find out why he keeps taking his talent to new heights.

- Advertisement -
Previous articleOscar Pistorius parole: Early release to be consideredon March 31, 2023 at 1:56 am
Next articleAndrew Tate and his brother to be releasedon March 31, 2023 at 6:49 pm

Discover

Sponsor

Latest

World Cup 2022: US sports journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qataron December 10, 2022 at 8:28 am

Business - 0
Grant Wahl, 48, collapses suddenly while watching the Argentina-Netherlands game.Image source, Getty ImagesBy Sam HancockBBC NewsA prominent football journalist from the United States has...
Read more

Ukraine: Helping children to overcome the trauma of waron August 2, 2022 at 12:11 am

Business - 0
Psychologists in Bucha are working to help children understand the Ukraine war.Psychologists in Bucha are working to help children understand the Ukraine war.
Read more

‘Witness protection threw my life into turmoil’on July 30, 2022 at 8:47 am

Business - 0
Reece was 11 when his mother was a witness in a murder investigation, which led to years of turmoil.Reece was 11 when his mother...
Read more

Heatwave: How to keep your home coolon July 18, 2022 at 4:39 pm

Business - 0
With temperatures rising, how can you stop your home overheating?With temperatures rising, how can you stop your home overheating?
Read more

Energy crisis: How countries are dealing with rising priceson January 30, 2022 at 12:24 am

Business - 0
From cash handouts to price caps, other countries are using a variety of measures to combat soaring gas prices.
Read more

Fashion

Business

Women’s T20 World Cup: Amazing catches, bizarre run outs and England’s record-breaking scoreon February 27, 2023 at 10:04 am

- 0
Watch some of the most memorable moments from the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup, including amazing catches, bizarre run outs and England's record-breaking score.Watch...
Read more
Science

Larry Summers: Pandemic marks a ‘fairly profound structural change’ in economy

Home of Science - 0
States may be easing social distancing measures to spur business activity halted by the pandemic, but Former Clinton Treasury Secretary Larry Summers says the...
Read more
Business

NBA: Watch best plays as Chicago Bulls beat Detroit Pistons in Parison January 20, 2023 at 12:16 am

- 0
Watch the best plays as the Chicago Bulls score a convincing 126-108 win against the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Paris Game.Watch the best...
Read more

Marketing

Business

The price of political opposition in Russiaon February 25, 2024 at 1:52 am

- 0
Jailed opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza refuses to be cowed following the death of Alexei Navalny.Image source, ShutterstockBy Sarah RainsfordEastern Europe correspondentFollowing the death of...
Read more
Business

What is the energy price cap and how high could bills go?on September 22, 2022 at 9:25 am

- 0
The government has announced details of support for households and businesses facing energy bill hikes.The government has announced details of support for households and...
Read more
Business

Mortgage rates: Average five-year fix rises above 6%on July 4, 2023 at 9:28 am

- 0
Homeowners face higher costs as the rates for both two- and five-year fixed deals are now above 6%.Image source, Getty ImagesBy Faarea MasudBusiness reporterA...
Read more

Lifestyle

Science

The Definition of Business Casual

Home of Science - 0
The phrase "business casual" is used in a broad range of industries from retail to advertising to government. Depending on the industry, business casual...
Read more
Business

Covid: Lockdown easing in England to be delayed by four weekson June 14, 2021 at 12:15 am

- 0
Senior ministers sign off a decision to pause the lifting of Covid restrictions in England beyond 21 June.image copyrightGetty ImagesSenior ministers have signed off...
Read more
Business

Strictly: Rose Ayling-Ellis on her historic Strictly winon December 20, 2021 at 11:33 am

- 0
Watch the first interview the actor and her dance partner Giovanni Pernice gave after their victory.
Read more

Women

Lifestyle

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Macy’s, Carnival, Kroger, United Airlines & more

Home of Science - 0
Scott Olson | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading.  Macy’s — Stock of the classic American retailer fell on Wednesday to levels...
Read more
Business

Boris Johnson: Former PM announces plans to stand at next electionon December 1, 2022 at 3:41 pm

- 0
The former prime minister says he will run for re-election as MP for Uxbridge and Ruislip in west London.Image source, PA MediaBoris Johnson has...
Read more
Business

Phillip Adams: South Carolina shooting suspect named as former NFL playeron April 8, 2021 at 10:19 pm

- 0
The suspect killed himself after allegedly shooting five people in a South Carolina home on Wednesday.The suspect killed himself after allegedly shooting five people...
Read more