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World's tallest bridge cuts 2-hour trip to 2 minutes

China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the world's highest at 625m, has opened. It reduces a two-hour journey to two minutes and features glass walkways and bungee jumping. Discover this engineering marvel.

World Cup 2026 Fixtures Revealed on Saturday

FIFA will unveil the full 2026 World Cup match schedule on 6 December, including kick-off times and venues for all 72 group games across 16 host cities in North America.

USA's 2026 World Cup Group D opponents confirmed

The United States Men's National Team will face Australia, Paraguay, and a play-off winner in Group D for the 2026 World Cup. Discover the full draw details and tournament schedule here.

Complete Guide to 2026 FIFA World Cup Venues

Your ultimate guide to all 16 stadiums hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Discover key facts, capacities, and history ahead of the draw.

Try Our 2026 World Cup Draw Simulator Now

Can't wait for the official 2026 World Cup draw? Use our free interactive simulator to predict the groups for England, Scotland and all 48 teams ahead of Friday's ceremony in Washington.

Scotland's World Cup draw: All you need to know

Scotland return to the World Cup draw after 27 years. We analyse the pots, the potential opponents, and what Steve Clarke's side can expect from Friday's ceremony in Washington DC.

Ultrarunner Jennings breaks 100-mile world record

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.

World's Longest Straight Road in Saudi Arabia

Discover the world's longest straight road in Saudi Arabia, a 150-mile highway through the desert. Find out the driving time and safety warnings for this unique route.

Musician plays trumpet for 25 hours non-stop

A determined musician achieved a remarkable endurance feat by playing the trumpet continuously for 25 hours. Discover how he pushed through physical and mental barriers in this incredible story of musical perseverance.

Policewoman sets 733 pull-up record, faces online trolls

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.

Celebrity Runners Excel at New York Marathon 2024

From Hollywood stars to Olympic champions, discover which celebrities conquered the iconic 26.2-mile course through New York's five boroughs in this year's thrilling marathon spectacle.

Kipruto's NYC Marathon victory in dramatic photo finish

Kenya's Benson Kipruto clinched a dramatic victory at the New York City Marathon in one of the closest finishes in the event's history, beating Ethiopia's Mohammed Esa by mere seconds after an epic battle through the five boroughs.

Kenyan sweep at NYC Marathon as Obiri breaks record

Kenyan athletes delivered a stunning performance at the 2025 New York City Marathon, sweeping both podiums while Hellen Obiri shattered the women's course record in a breathtaking display of East African running supremacy.

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