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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.

UK's Winter Drought Warning Amid Flooding

The Met Office issues a stark warning: the UK faces a potential winter drought despite recent heavy rainfall, creating a complex water security challenge.

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.

Youngest Solo Traveller To 100 Countries Detained By Security

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

BOM Forecast: A Wet Spring Soaking for Australia

The Bureau of Meteorology's Spring 2025 Outlook forecasts above-average rainfall for eastern and northern Australia, with a heightened flood risk following saturated catchments. Southern regions brace for persistent damp conditions.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Smash Podcast World Record

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.

Hurricane Erin Path Update: US East Coast Threat

The latest tracking forecast for Hurricane Erin indicates a potential threat to the US East Coast. Residents from the Carolinas to New England are urged to monitor the storm's progress and prepare for possible heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and strong

Sydney Submerged: Record Deluge Triggers Major Flood Emergency

A catastrophic rain bomb has unleashed chaos across New South Wales, with Sydney facing its worst flooding in decades. Evacuation orders are in force as rivers burst banks, threatening homes and critical infrastructure. Full details on the unfolding crisi

Sydney's wettest August start in decades

Sydney has recorded its wettest start to August in decades, with meteorologists warning of potential flooding risks as heavy rains may continue into spring.

Jaguars rookie kicks record 60-yard field goal

Jacksonville Jaguars' rookie kicker Cam Little makes history with a jaw-dropping 60-yard field goal during preseason training, setting the stage for an electrifying NFL season.

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