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In December 2019, UNESCO recognised alpinism as an intangible world cultural heritage.

After 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic heavily impacted international mobility, 2021 saw increased activity, despite ongoing restrictions. As a result, in 2022, the international jury consisted of Conrad Anker, Alex Bluemel, Genki Narumi, Paul Ramsden, Patrick Wagnon, and Mikel Zabalza selected two 2022 Piolet d’Or ascents – alpinism's highest honour: the first ascent of Saraghar Northwest in Pakistan, and the Moonwalk Traverse in Patagonia. Also, a special jury award was given to a Ukrainian team's ascent of the 24,780-foot Annapurna III in Nepal.

The three-time Oscar winner Angela Lansbury, 96, passed away at her home in Los Angeles, CA.

She was born on 16 October 1925, a year earlier than the late Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) and my long-gone nanna Nora (1926-2001). The generation of outstanding women has just lost another important role model for modern girls. This is exactly the moment when one might say that such persons should never grow old or die, as society constantly needs them.

The first international gastronomic festival will be held in Georgia from 26 September to 2 October 2022.

The well-known chefs recognised by Michelin, together with the best Georgian chefs, will serve the visitors. The project's goals are to offer an unforgettable, extravagant, and unique experience to the Gastro Week callers, open new perspectives for representatives of the gastronomy industry both on the local and international market, and boost gastro tourism.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 96, has died at Balmoral, Aberdeenshire.

Earlier today, she was placed under medical supervision. All her children – Charles, 73, Princess Anne, 72, Prince Andrew, 62, and Prince Edward, 58, hurried to her Scottish Highland retreat, Balmoral. In a statement at 6:30 pm GMT, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow”.

Today Elizabeth II appointed Liz Truss, 47, the next prime minister of Britain and asked her to form a new administration.

The Conservative Party leader was officially introduced to Her Majesty in the green-carpeted Drawing Room at Balmoral Castle, Scotland. The audience was dubbed "Liz meets Liz II". Buckingham Palace said in a statement: "Ms Truss accepted Her Majesty’s offer and kissed hands upon her appointment as prime minister and first lord of the treasury".