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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.

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.

Heat Coach Spoelstra's Home Destroyed in Fire

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and his family escape unharmed after terrifying blaze engulfs their Florida mansion, with dramatic footage showing heroic firefighting efforts.

UK AC demand rockets 63% in record heat

Britain's record-breaking summer temperatures have triggered a 63% surge in air conditioner sales as households seek relief from the sweltering heat, creating unprecedented demand in the UK market.

Record heatwave to hit Queensland and Northern Territory

Meteorologists warn of unprecedented October heat sweeping across Queensland and Northern Territory, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting potentially the hottest October on record as extreme weather conditions intensify.

McCaffrey breaks NFL record in 49ers victory

San Francisco 49ers' star running back Christian McCaffrey makes NFL history with unprecedented touchdown record in commanding victory over Los Angeles Chargers.

Wimbledon Heat Rules: Raducanu Impact Analysis

British tennis star Emma Raducanu faces new challenges as Wimbledon considers implementing US Open-style heat rules that could dramatically alter match dynamics during hot weather conditions.

Record Spring Heatwave Hits Australia's East Coast

Millions of Australians are battling an unprecedented spring heatwave with temperatures soaring to 38°C in Sydney and 40°C in Queensland, prompting severe weather warnings and health alerts across the eastern states.

Duplantis breaks pole vault world record with 6.25m leap

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

Australia's Climate Crisis: Heat Deaths Soar as Seas Rise

A stark new Guardian podcast reveals the escalating human and economic costs of climate inaction in Australia, from deadly heatwaves to existential threats from sea-level rise. Experts warn that current policies are failing to match the scale of the crisi

Torrie Lewis smashes Australian 100m record

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.

2026 World Cup Under Grave Threat From Extreme Heat

A damning new report reveals extreme heat stress and severe weather events pose a grave threat to player and fan safety at the 2026 World Cup across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Urgent calls for contingency plans are made.

Croatia bakes 3km strudel for world record

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.

Thor Smashes Eddie Hall's Deadlift World Record

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.

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.

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