Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis defends his world title in spectacular fashion, breaking his own pole vault world record with a monumental 6.25m clearance in Tokyo. Live coverage of all the drama from the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
Swedish pole vault sensation Mondo Duplantis has broken his own world record, clearing a staggering 6.23m to claim gold at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Discover how the reigning Olympic champion made history once again.
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir smashes the women's marathon world record at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, outlasting a stellar field including Tigst Assefa in a historic race.
Australian teenage sprinting prodigy Torrie Lewis has obliterated the women's 100m national record, clocking a phenomenal 11.10 seconds. The 19-year-old's historic run at the ACT Championships signals her arrival as a major force in global athletics.
A Croatian town has smashed the world record by creating a colossal 3km-long apple strudel, a sweet triumph that brought the community together in a spectacular baking feat.
Hafþór 'The Mountain' Björnsson has shattered Eddie Hall's deadlift world record, marking a historic moment in strongman rivalry and setting a new benchmark in strength sports.
World explorer and Guinness World Record holder reveals the shocking destination she would never revisit and issues urgent travel warning to UK tourists.
An iconic piece of cinema history, the original Darth Vader lightsaber prop from 'The Empire Strikes Back', has been sold for a colossal £2.2 million ($2.7m) at a prestigious auction in London, setting a new record for Star Wars memorabilia.
An original lightsaber prop used by David Prowse as Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back has fetched a galactic £2.7 million at auction in Los Angeles, setting a new record for Star Wars memorabilia.
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.
Millionaire bidder Adrian Portelli storms out of The Block's auction, leaving contestants reeling and fans in shock. The dramatic exit raises serious questions about the show's future format.
The iconic suit worn by England's legendary manager Sir Alf Ramsey during the historic 1966 World Cup final victory is to be auctioned, offering fans a chance to own a priceless piece of football history.
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
Acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro parts with a vast collection of rare books, manuscripts, and artwork in a record-breaking auction in Los Angeles, with proceeds supporting film restoration efforts.
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.
Explore the captivating visual history of the Guinness World Records as it marks its 70th anniversary, celebrating seven decades of extraordinary human feats and global phenomena.
To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Guinness World Records has unveiled a treasure trove of wacky, unclaimed titles, from the largest haggis to the fastest marathon in high heels. Discover how you could become a record-holder.
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.
Tributes pour in for Kevin Mott, the beloved Renton record shop owner whose eclectic taste and encyclopedic knowledge made him a cult figure in the UK music scene.
A historic trading card featuring NBA legends Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan has sold for a record-breaking $3.93 million (£2.7m) at auction, far exceeding its pre-sale valuation and cementing its status as the most valuable basketball card ever sold.
Ireland's Women's Rugby team, the Grand Slam champions, launched their 2025 World Cup campaign with a stunning 36-12 victory over a spirited Japan, setting a new tournament attendance record in the process.
María Branyas Morera, the world's oldest living person, celebrates her 117th birthday. The Spanish-born supercentenarian, a UK resident, shares her incredible journey and the simple secrets to her astonishing longevity.
In a superhuman feat of endurance, Croatian freediver Budimir Šobat has smashed his own world record, holding his breath underwater for an astonishing 24 minutes and 37 seconds. The incredible attempt, which pushes the limits of human physiology, was broa
A storage hunter struck gold after discovering a rare Disney film reel from the 1950s in an abandoned locker, which later sold for a staggering £10,000 at auction.
A Ukrainian sniper has reportedly broken the world record for the longest confirmed kill shot, striking a target from an astonishing 4,000 metres away—200 metres further than the previous record.
Canadian sensation Summer McIntosh secures her fourth gold medal at the World Aquatics Championships, while the US women's relay team sets a new world record in a thrilling display of swimming excellence.
Discover the incredible journey of a man who visited all 195 nations without stepping foot on a plane – and how he did it.
A fragment of Mars, one of only 277 known Martian meteorites on Earth, is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in New York. Discovered in the Sahara Desert, this extraterrestrial treasure offers a rare chance to own a piece of the Red Planet.
FIFA has announced the complete match schedule for the 2026 World Cup, with games spread across Canada, the US, and Mexico. Discover key fixtures, venues, and tournament highlights.