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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.

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.

British gran spared firing squad flying home

Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Indonesia, has been spared the firing squad and is returning to the UK in a dramatic turn of events.

Millionaires Row clash over £20m mega-home plans

Wealthy residents of one of Britain's most exclusive addresses are battling a hedge fund manager's plans for a colossal six-bedroom mansion with underground pool and cinema in Cornwall's most coveted coastal location.

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.

USS Tang: The Submarine That Sank With Its Own Torpedo

Newly unearthed documents reveal the harrowing final moments of the USS Tang, the US submarine that tragically sank itself with its own torpedo in 1944, claiming 78 lives in one of World War II's most devastating naval accidents.

Ronaldo smashes World Cup record in Portugal victory

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has made football history yet again, becoming the first male player to score in five different World Cups during Portugal's thrilling 3-2 win against Ghana.

Engineer Grows Record 2700lb Pumpkin, Wins $30k Prize

A structural engineer from California has claimed victory at the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off with a gargantuan specimen tipping scales at over 2700 pounds, securing the $30,000 grand prize.

Cape Verde stun Cameroon to reach World Cup 2026

The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has defied all odds, booking their place at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Cameroon, while Eswatini's fairytale run came to an end.

Australia-Papua New Guinea Sign Historic Security Pact

In a landmark move that reshapes Pacific power dynamics, Australia has signed a comprehensive security agreement with Papua New Guinea, marking Canberra's strongest commitment yet to regional stability amid growing Chinese influence.

Jess Hull Wins Historic 1500m Gold at World Championships

Australian runner Jessica Hull makes history with a stunning 1500m victory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, setting a new championship record and cementing her status as a global track superstar.

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