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NC man wins £1.4M on Monopoly scratch card

A North Carolina man's spur-of-the-moment decision to buy a Monopoly-themed scratch card has resulted in a life-changing £1.4 million jackpot win, state lottery officials confirm.

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

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.

Texas Shop Sells £1.5 Billion Powerball Winning Ticket

A historic £1.5 billion Powerball jackpot has been won with a single ticket sold at a Texas corner store, sparking a frantic search for the anonymous winner and making the retailer a millionaire overnight.

$1.3BN Powerball Won: Winner's Crucial Next Steps

A massive $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot has finally been claimed. Discover the crucial first steps the winner must take to protect their windfall, from legal advice to financial planning, in our essential UK-focused guide.

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.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to £1.2 Billion

The US Powerball jackpot surges to a staggering $1.23 billion after no ticket matched all numbers in the latest draw. Discover the winning numbers and what happens next.

UK Ticket Wins Record £1.5 Billion Powerball Jackpot

A single UK ticket has matched all numbers to claim the monumental $1.765 billion Powerball prize. Discover the winning numbers and the incredible story behind the third-largest lottery jackpot in history.

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.

LA Player Misses $1BN Powerball By One Number

A solitary Powerball player in Louisiana is one agonising number away from a life-changing $1 billion fortune. Discover the story behind the near-win that has the entire state talking.

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.

Mystery UK Winner Claims £80M Powerball Jackpot

An anonymous British ticket-holder has become an overnight multi-millionaire after winning the entire £80 million Powerball jackpot, sparking a nationwide search for the lucky winner.

Washington State wins $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot

A single ticket sold in Washington State has won the colossal $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a 40-draw streak without a top prize winner. The lucky numbers for the fourth-largest lottery prize in US history have finally been revealed.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.23 Billion

The US Powerball lottery jackpot reaches a staggering $1.23 billion, with the next drawing scheduled for Wednesday night. Discover the winning numbers and how international players can participate.

Powerball Jackpot Soars to £1.1 Billion - Fifth Largest Ever

The American Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to a staggering $1.4 billion (£1.1bn), becoming the fifth-largest prize in the game's history. The drawing on Wednesday night failed to produce a winner, sparking a cross-Atlantic ticket-buying frenzy. Discov

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