His Majesty The King shared a warm and remarkable audience with María Branyas Morera, the world's oldest living person, at her care home in Spain. The 117-year-old met the monarch during his state visit, sharing a moment of genuine connection.
King Charles III has penned a personal letter to Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest living person, on her 117th birthday. The monarch's message of congratulations highlights a remarkable life spanning three centuries.
Rod Stewart's wife, Penny Lancaster, opens up about her groundbreaking role in the City of London Police, embracing her age as a strength and challenging stereotypes in a candid new interview.
Ralph Beckett's Royal-owned Derby hope Desert Hero was euthanised after sustaining an 'unrecoverable injury' during a routine gallop, casting a shadow over the racing world just weeks before the Epsom classic.
Groundbreaking archaeological research reveals the Chinchorro people of Chile created the world's first mummies using sophisticated smoke-drying techniques a millennium before ancient Egyptians.
Pope Francis has sent a personalised letter and apostolic blessing to a 112-year-old woman from Chicago, marking her incredible milestone birthday and her lifetime of devotion to the Catholic faith.
Tragic details emerge as 100-year-old Mike Fremont, a celebrated centenarian and marathon runner, is killed in a rare shark attack off the Hawaiian coast of Maui.
Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke makes Emmy Awards history at 98, securing the record for the oldest winner with a heartfelt win for the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series.
Two men have died in a devastating accident involving falling glass at Sheffield FC, the world's oldest football club. Emergency services responded to the scene, but both victims succumbed to their injuries.
The cat rescue community is in mourning following the death of Flossie, a venerable brown and black tabby recognised as the UK's oldest cat. Adopted in her twilight years, Flossie's remarkable story captured hearts worldwide.
A 90-year-old woman from Japan has shattered records by becoming the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji, achieving the incredible feat alongside her 60-year-old daughter. Their inspiring story is a testament to determination and family bonds.
A day of high-stakes racing at the prestigious Ascot Racecourse was marred by tragedy when a horse suffered a fatal injury and its jockey was rushed to hospital following a harrowing incident during a race.
A 102-year-old man from Japan has made history by conquering Mount Fuji, becoming the oldest person ever to reach the summit and inspiring a global audience with his incredible feat of endurance.
Kokichi Akuzawa, a 90-year-old Japanese mountaineer, has shattered records by becoming the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. His awe-inspiring feat is a powerful testament to resilience and the enduring human spirit.
Horse racing titan JP McManus sets his sights on a record-breaking third Cheltenham Gold Cup with superstar chaser Galopin Des Champs. Get the latest on the champion's Newmarket preparations and the road to the 2025 Festival.
A groundbreaking discovery in the Moroccan Atlas Mountains reveals the oldest known ankylosaur, a 'spiky tank' dinosaur, pushing back the species' origins by 20 million years and challenging established theories of dinosaur evolution.
Nonagenarian Kokichi Akuzawa becomes the oldest person to complete the gruelling ascent of Japan's Mount Fuji, setting a new world record and inspiring a generation.
Kokichi Akuzawa becomes the oldest person to summit Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, breaking the previous record and proving age is just a number.
Exclusive: Strictly Come Dancing star and champion horse racing trainer Dan Skelton delivers a heartfelt tribute after his beloved horse, Protektorat, storms to a stunning victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, dedicating the emotional win to his brother and
Shock and horror at Bedfordshire race meeting as a horse suffers a fatal injury, leading to a catastrophic chain of events that injured multiple racegoers. Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was a witness to the distressing incident.
A dramatic incident at the Cartmel Racecourse saw jockey Charlie Parker thrown from his horse at the final fence. Get the latest on his condition and the race meeting's response.
The 2025 Melbourne Cup faces a major upheaval as defending champion Ethical Diamond is withdrawn from the 'race that stops a nation', sparking a fierce debate on horse welfare and the future of global racing.
Get ahead of the game with Newsboy's expert horse racing tips for Monday's meetings. Our top picks include a promising favourite at Windsor and a value each-way bet at Ayr.
Aidan O'Brien's superstar colt Continuous delivers a breathtaking performance to smash the track record and clinch a historic victory in the Betfred St Leger at Doncaster, solidifying his status as a world-class contender.
The Mirror's legendary tipster Newsboy reveals his best bet for Thursday's racing, pinpointing a 3-1 shot at Sandown Park as the day's standout wager. Get the full analysis and insight here.
US-based jockey Albin Jimenez has been banned from horse racing for a decade after a shocking video emerged showing him viciously whipping a horse in a training barn, sparking outrage and a major investigation.
Ron Turcotte, the celebrated Canadian jockey who rode the legendary Secretariat to an unprecedented Triple Crown victory in 1973, has died aged 83. Tributes pour in for the racing icon.
Ron Turcotte, the celebrated jockey behind the legendary Secretariat's 1973 Triple Crown triumph, is inducted into the prestigious British Hall of Fame at the National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket.
Australian sprinter Asfoora delivers a breathtaking performance to claim a dominant victory in the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York, ridden by champion jockey Oisin Murphy.
An immersive look at the Mongol Derby, the world's most extreme equestrian endurance race. Follow riders across 1000km of Mongolian wilderness, living like Genghis Khan's warriors in this ultimate test of human and horse spirit.