Asian markets tumbled on Friday, erasing previous gains as they tracked a sharp Wall Street reversal. Key benchmarks fell amid AI bubble fears and reduced Fed rate cut hopes. Explore the full market analysis.
Donegal's Caitriona Jennings breaks women's 100-mile world record in 12:37:04, revealing how ultrarunning brings 'huge sense of achievement' and encouraging more women to try extreme distances.
Queensland police officer Jade Henderson broke the Guinness World Record with 733 pull-ups in an hour, only to be met with baseless steroid accusations from online trolls. Discover her inspiring story of resilience.
San Francisco 49ers' star running back Christian McCaffrey makes NFL history with unprecedented touchdown record in commanding victory over Los Angeles Chargers.
Kenyan athlete Ruth Chepngetich demolishes the women's marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon, clocking an incredible 2:12:25 and taking 43 seconds off the previous benchmark.
Gunners rewrite history books with unprecedented goal-scoring feat, breaking Chelsea's long-standing Premier League record in spectacular fashion at the Emirates.
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.
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.