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Nigerian autistic teen sets world painting record

A young autistic boy in Nigeria has broken the record for the world's largest art canvas - officially recognised by Guinness World Records. His canvas aims to highlight the challenges that people like him face amid stigma and grim depictions of autism.

Lifestyle

World’s oldest person dies aged 116 – British woman now holds record

Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, the oldest person in the world, died on Wednesday 30 April in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at the age of 116 years and 326 days. Ethel Caterham from the United Kingdom is now the oldest person in the world.

Lifestyle

The million-dollar doorstop: How a 'rock' turned out to be a treasure

Now classified as a national treasure of Romania and a protected cultural asset, this discovery shows you need to keep your eyes peeled for what your family members are using to keep their doors ajar.

Culture news

Who just broke the world record for most tickets sold for a concert?

Have you heard of Marko Perković Thompson? Well, the Croatian musician at the centre of many a fascist controversy will dwarf the likes of The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Tina Turner in July when it comes to ticket sales.

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Nature

Tree-hugging world record attempt: Woman doesn’t let go for 48 hours

A young Kenyan woman may have broken a world record for the longest tree-hugging marathon by 24 hours.

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Estonia's Jaan Roose completes stunning Dubai skyscrapers walk at over 200 metres height

Three-time world champion slackliner, Jaan Roose, has delivered yet another world-first highline walk, this time with an inspirational feat between the iconic Jumeirah Emirates Towers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Europe News

Belgium woman runs a marathon every day of the year

On top of running at least 15,444 kilometers in a single year, the 55-year-old also raised some €60,000 in funds for breast cancer research.

Lifestyle

Man wins Spanish world Scrabble title – without speaking Spanish

The player from New Zealand, Nigel Richards, speaks no Spanish and started memorizing the language's Scrabble word list a year ago. He beat defending champion Benjamín Olaizola of Argentina - who does speak Spanish.

Culture news

Data shows Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record

The Eras Tour is over and the numbers are in, showing that Taylor Swift has sold more tickets than any other solo performer.

Travel News

Germany’s new tram breaks the world record at 58 metres long

It carries 368 passengers, has air conditioning and can travel at a speed of 80km/h.

Moments

Round-the-world in 90 days? Challenging an EV to break a world record

The journey took Lexi Limitless through Europe where she discovered a new love for Georgia.

Culture news

The world's oldest man dies in England aged 112

John Alfred Tinniswood never smoked, rarely drank and followed no special diet - apart from having fish and chips every Friday.

Culture news

The world's tallest and shortest women meet for record-breaking tea

Rumeysa Gelgi and Jyoti Amge met in London and were honoured as Guinness World Record icons in the book’s 70th anniversary edition.

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Record number mariachis belt out classic songs in Mexico City plaza

The number of musicians apparently topped the previous record of 700 mariachis at an earlier gathering in the Mexican city of Guadalajara.

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Austrian pilot breaks records over Swiss Alps

Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann has set three new BASE jump world records using an innovative wingsuit foil, flying 12.5 km from Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain.

Culture news

Dame Shirley Bassey jewellery auction breaks world record

Dame Shirley Bassey's jewellery collection has sold for a collective price of €2.2 million. The proceeds of the auction benefit the celebrated singer’s chosen charities.

Culture Series

A deep dive into record breaking underwater fashion photography

Belgian photographer Filip Blommaert and Austrian freediver Christin Gerstorfer went to a depth of 45,4 metres to break the world record for deepest underwater photoshoot.

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Take a look at the biggest diamond in over century found in Botswana

The largest diamond found in more than a century has been unearthed at a mine in Botswana, and the country's president showed off the fist-sized stone to the world at a viewing ceremony.

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Babe Ruth's legendary "called shot" jersey shatters auction records

The jersey worn by the legendary baseball player during his final home run in the series has become the most expensive sports collectible ever sold at auction.

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French song breaks two world records after Olympics closing ceremony

Who said the French Touch was out of steam? The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games has propelled three French artists to the top of Shazam's most searched songs. Cocorico!