Saudi Arabia executes 356 in 2025, a new record
Saudi Arabia's executions hit a record high in 2025, with 356 put to death. Most were for drug offences as part of a harsh crackdown, drawing global criticism. Read the full analysis.
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Visitors turned away from world record Christmas tree
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, causing car park closures. The National Trust advises checking online before visiting.
Record Christmas Tree Chaos at National Trust's Cragside
A Guinness World Record Christmas tree at Cragside drew unprecedented crowds, forcing staff to close car parks and turn visitors away. Check before you travel.
Gold & Silver Hit Records as Asian Markets Mixed
Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs while Asian shares were mixed. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 neared a record after Japan approved a massive defence budget. Read the full market analysis.
UK on track for warmest year ever in 2025
Provisional Met Office data shows 2025 is poised to be the UK's warmest year on record, surpassing 2022. Discover the climate trends reshaping Britain's weather.
UK's Cragside breaks world record for tallest Christmas tree
A historic country house in Northumberland has secured a world record by decorating a 44.7m giant redwood. Discover the festive feat that outshines the Angel of the North.
10.25lb Canary Rockfish May Break World Record
A Mendocino County angler's massive 10.25lb canary rockfish, caught off the Californian coast, is set to challenge longstanding state and world records. Read the full story.
10.25lb Rockfish May Break World Fishing Record
A Northern California fisherman has landed a colossal 10.25lb canary rockfish, potentially breaking a state and world record that has stood since 1986. Read the full story.
Fisherman catches potential world record canary rockfish
A Northern California angler may have broken state and world records with a colossal 10.25-pound canary rockfish caught off the Mendocino coast. Discover the full story of the remarkable catch.
Cooper Flagg Breaks LeBron James' Scoring Record
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg scores 42 points, breaking LeBron James' record for a teenage debut. Discover how the Dallas Mavericks' new star made history.
World Record: 621 Christmas Trees in One German Home
Step inside the Jeromin home in Germany, where 621 decorated Christmas trees have earned a world record. Discover the festive wonderland they live in year-round.
New penalty rule costs Man Utd in Palace clash
Manchester United became the first Premier League team affected by a new penalty rule change after Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta was allowed to retake his spot-kick. Discover the details behind this historic decision.
Van Dijk concedes most penalties in Premier League this season
Virgil van Dijk gives away his third penalty of the season in Liverpool's Champions League clash with PSV, setting an unwanted Premier League record. Read the full analysis of Liverpool's struggles.
Verbruggen Saves Penalty in Brighton's Dramatic Brentford Win
Bart Verbruggen's stoppage-time penalty save secured Brighton a dramatic 2-1 victory over Brentford in Fabian Hurzeler's 50th match. Read the full match report and reaction.
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.
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.
Trump's 'Three Strikes' Plan: Death for Narco-Terrorists
Former President Donald Trump unveils radical three-phase strategy to combat narco-terrorism, proposing execution for traffickers as drug-related deaths reach crisis levels.
Shinzo Abe's assassin death sentence upheld
Japan's Supreme Court rejects Tetsuya Yamagami's appeal, confirming death penalty for former PM Shinzo Abe's assassination during 2022 campaign speech.
Hamilton hit with Mexico GP grid penalty
Lewis Hamilton faces a devastating grid penalty at the Mexico City Grand Prix after Mercedes were found to have breached F1 parc fermé regulations, forcing the seven-time champion to start from the back of the grid.
Hamilton hit with double penalty after Mexico GP incident
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton faces a double grid penalty for the next race following his first-lap collision with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Tennessee executes Byron Black after 33 years
Byron Black, convicted of murdering his girlfriend and her two daughters in 1988, has been executed by lethal injection in Tennessee despite claims of intellectual disability and racial bias in sentencing.
Tennessee execution halted after cardiac activity detected
In an unprecedented turn of events, Tennessee officials halted the execution of Byron Black after detecting cardiac activity following lethal injection, sparking renewed debate about execution methods.
Alabama conducts first US nitrogen gas execution
Kenneth Smith becomes first person executed by nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama, sparking intense debate about human rights and execution methods in America.
Chepngetich smashes women's marathon world record in Chicago
Kenyan athlete Ruth Chepngetich demolishes the women's marathon world record at the Chicago Marathon, clocking an incredible 2:12:25 and taking 43 seconds off the previous benchmark.
Sotomayor's chilling death penalty dissent: 'I hope I'm wrong'
Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivers powerful dissent in Alabama execution case, warning of potential torture as conservative justices allow lethal injection to proceed.
Alabama's second nitrogen gas execution completed
Anthony Boyd becomes second inmate executed using nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama, despite mounting international condemnation and ongoing legal challenges to the controversial method.
Arsenal Break Chelsea's Premier League Goal Record
Gunners rewrite history books with unprecedented goal-scoring feat, breaking Chelsea's long-standing Premier League record in spectacular fashion at the Emirates.
Alabama man faces federal death penalty in murder case
Decarlos Brown Jr. could face execution after federal indictment in the brutal kidnapping and murder of 25-year-old mother Sidniea Dubose, whose body was found in remote woodland.
Florida seeks death penalty in child murder case
Florida prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against Iryna Zarutska, accused of murdering a two-year-old girl in a case that has shocked the nation with its brutality.
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