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90-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Summit Mount Fuji

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.

England's population hits record high as Wales sees decline

New official figures from the Office for National Statistics show England's population grew by nearly 300,000 in mid-2023, while Wales experienced its first annual decrease in nearly 50 years, highlighting a stark demographic divide across the UK.

UK Life Expectancy Stalls Despite Rise in 100-Year-Olds

New data reveals a worrying stagnation in British life expectancy, even as the number of centenarians hits record highs. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of austerity, NHS pressures, and lifestyle diseases halting decades of progress.

UK Fertility Crisis: Birth Rates Hit Record Low

Exclusive analysis of ONS data shows England and Wales' fertility rate has plummeted to a historic low of 1.49 children per woman, far below replacement level. This demographic time bomb threatens to reshape our society, economy, and public services for g

Youngest Solo Traveller To 100 Countries Detained By Security

Lexie Alford, a 21-year-old American travel influencer, achieved a record-breaking feat by visiting 100 countries solo but faced a terrifying ordeal with airport security who doubted her story. Discover her incredible journey and the shocking interrogatio

Older Britons contribute £50bn through volunteering

New research dismantles the myth of a 'burdensome' older generation, revealing how Britons over 65 are volunteering in record numbers, contributing billions to the UK economy and strengthening the social fabric.

Hanson's Explosive Speech: Stop All Immigration Now

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has ignited a firestorm in Australian Parliament with a blistering speech calling for an immediate stop to all immigration, citing infrastructure strain and loss of national identity.

Fertility rate in England and Wales hits record low

New figures from the Office for National Statistics show the fertility rate in England and Wales has hit its lowest level in nearly a century, with significant implications for future population trends and public policy.

UK Fertility Rate Crashes to Record Low for Third Year

Exclusive analysis of ONS figures reveals a deepening demographic crisis as the fertility rate in England and Wales hits a record low. Discover the economic pressures, shifting societal norms, and government policies behind the decline.

Wales sees first population dip in 170 years, ONS reveals

Exclusive ONS data reveals Wales's population fell for the first time since the 1850s, while England's West Midlands became the fastest-growing region outside London, signalling a major post-pandemic demographic shift.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Smash Podcast World Record

Pop icon Taylor Swift's appearance on the New Heights podcast with Travis Kelce has shattered the global record for the most-watched podcast episode in 24 hours, marking a seismic crossover of music and sports fandoms.

UK Winter Rat Invasion Warning as Populations Soar

Britain faces a looming public health crisis as pest control experts warn of a 'perfect storm' for a winter rodent invasion. Soaring rat populations, driven by warmer weather and bin collection cuts, are set to invade homes in search of food and shelter.

Australian Govt Accused of Censoring Migration Data

A furious political row has erupted in Australia as the Albanese government faces allegations of deliberately censoring and manipulating official migration data to hide the true scale of arrivals, sparking accusations of a transparency crisis.

Hispanics Now a Quarter of Colorado's Population

New census data reveals a historic demographic shift in Colorado, with Hispanics now constituting a quarter of the state's population, reshaping its cultural and political landscape.

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