The Japanese yen crashes to its weakest level in decades while the Nikkei hits record highs following Sanae Takaichi's election victory. Gold continues its spectacular rally, nearing the $4,000 milestone as global markets react to Japan's political shift.
England captain Harry Kane continues his incredible scoring form, breaking yet another Bundesliga record as Bayern Munich secure a commanding 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in their title defence.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's firm indication that US interest rates will remain high for longer has triggered a sharp sell-off across Asian financial markets, with Tokyo's Nikkei leading the declines.
Wall Street and Asian markets rallied as Intel and Nvidia shares soared on AI optimism, while the Bank of Japan maintained its negative interest rates. Get the full analysis on the global market surge.
Seattle Mariners' catcher Cal Raleigh makes baseball history at T-Mobile Park, breaking Mickey Mantle's long-standing single-season home run record for a switch-hitter in a stunning display of power.
Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis continues to redefine pole vaulting excellence, breaking his own world record with a monumental 6.25m clearance in Budapest. The Swedish phenomenon's latest feat marks his 14th world record, cementing his status as the greatest va
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.
Major Asian stock markets, including Tokyo's Nikkei and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, plunged sharply after US Federal Reserve signals dashed hopes for imminent interest rate cuts, mirroring a significant sell-off on Wall Street.
Exclusive: In a startling intervention, a senior Japanese statesman warns the nation's roaring stock market is overheating and echoes the dangerous 'bubble economy' of the 1980s, urging immediate government action.
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.
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.
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
Kokichi Akuzawa becomes the oldest person to summit Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, breaking the previous record and proving age is just a number.
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 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.
Experts predict unprecedented humidity levels in 2024, raising concerns over health risks and climate impacts. Discover the science behind the forecast.
Britain faces an unprecedented wildfire crisis in 2025, with firefighters warning this year could surpass all previous records for destruction. Experts point to climate change and extreme weather as key factors driving the alarming trend.
Northern Europe battles an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring to historic highs across Scandinavia, raising urgent climate concerns.
Relive the dramatic 1975 Hampstead storm that set a UK rainfall record, flooding North London and leaving an indelible mark on meteorological history.
Australia is set to endure extreme temperatures as a severe heatwave sweeps across the country, with meteorologists warning of record-breaking highs and dangerous conditions.
As Europe faces unprecedented temperatures, discover practical strategies to stay cool and safe during the scorching summer months.
Scandinavia faces an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record highs, raising climate concerns across Europe.
Australia's largest lender, Commonwealth Bank, posts a historic $10.2bn cash profit amid rising interest rates, sparking debate over banking sector accountability.
New York Mets' slugger Pete Alonso has etched his name in history by breaking the franchise's single-season home run record with a jaw-dropping display of power.
A wealthy motorist in Switzerland has been slapped with an eye-watering £800,000 fine for speeding—setting a new national record. Discover how the country’s income-based penalty system led to this staggering sum.
The number of people claiming Universal Credit has reached an all-time high, raising concerns about the cost of living crisis and its impact on vulnerable families.
A determined angler faced off against a colossal 9ft catfish in an intense 50-minute struggle before finally reeling in the freshwater giant. The jaw-dropping catch has sent shockwaves through the fishing community.
The Met Office has reported record-breaking temperatures in Heathrow and Faversham as a heatwave sweeps across the UK, with London's Kew Gardens also sizzling under the sun.