Manhattanhenge 2026: NYC's Sunset Spectacle Explained
Discover Manhattanhenge, NYC's twice-yearly phenomenon where the setting sun aligns perfectly with the city's grid. Learn when and where to see it in 2026.
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Blue Moon to Grace UK Skies on May 31: How and When
A blue moon will appear on May 31 in the UK, the first since August 2024. Learn what defines a blue moon and the best time to spot it.
May Heat Records Could Be Broken by Nearly 3C
May heat records could be broken by nearly 3C as UK temperatures hit 35C, following the hottest May day in 79 years. Met Office warns of extreme weather due to climate change.
Utqiaġvik Begins 84 Days of Midnight Sun
Utqiaġvik, Alaska, the northernmost US city, has begun its midnight sun season with 84 consecutive days of daylight, lasting until August 2.
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Alaskan Town Sees Last Sunrise for Three Months
Utqiagvik, Alaska's northernmost city, experienced its last sunrise until August, entering 84 days of midnight sun due to Earth's axial tilt.
Europe's Total Solar Eclipse 2026: Top Viewing Spots
Europe will witness a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, the first visible from the mainland in 27 years. Discover the best budget-friendly destinations in Spain, Iceland, Greenland, and Portugal.
UK Sunset After 9pm First Time Since 2025
The UK will experience sunset after 9pm for the first time since 2025, starting in Northern Ireland on April 30, with other cities following in May.
World's Oldest Dog Title May Go to 30-Year-Old French Spaniel
A continental toy spaniel rescued from a French shelter, Lazare, could become the world's oldest dog at over 30 years old, pending Guinness World Records verification.
Truth About 'Exploding' Trees in Winter Storms
Experts clarify that trees don't explode in cold snaps but can develop frost cracks, which produce loud splitting sounds in extreme temperatures below -20°F.
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Delhi records coldest January morning in three years
Delhi shivers at 3.2°C, its coldest January morning since 2023, as a severe cold wave grips northern India. Dense fog and health warnings issued. Read the full report.
Britain's gloomiest October in 60 years recorded
Meteorological data reveals October 2024 was the darkest and most overcast October since records began, with unprecedented cloud coverage casting a shadow across Britain.
Jamaica reels from worst storm in history
Hurricane Donald's devastating path through Jamaica leaves unprecedented destruction, with rescue teams battling to reach isolated communities as death toll rises.
Australia's October heatwave breaks records, Sydney hits 36.2°C
Australia faces an unprecedented October heatwave with temperatures soaring 15°C above average, breaking records in Sydney and pushing Birdsville toward 45°C in a dramatic climate escalation.
Australia's scorching October heatwave set to break records
Meteorologists warn of unprecedented October temperatures across multiple Australian states, with heat records likely to tumble as extreme conditions intensify.
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1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation
A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.
Wrexham's 1934 Pit Disaster Records to Go on Public Display
Previously unseen archives detailing the 1934 Gresford Colliery disaster, one of Britain's worst mining tragedies, are set for public display near the original site in Wrexham, offering a poignant glimpse into the past.
70 Unclaimed Guinness World Records Await UK Champions
Discover the bizarre and brilliant Guinness World Records still waiting for a UK champion. From extreme potato peeling to massive vinyl collections, your chance for glory is here.
Faversham, Kent, records UK's hottest day of 2024 at 28.3°C
The Met Office confirms Faversham in Kent hit 28.3°C, marking the UK's highest temperature of 2024. Forecasters predict a weekend of glorious sunshine with health warnings in place.
2025 Set to Be UK's Hottest Summer on Record
The Met Office issues a stark warning that summer 2025 could break all historical temperature records in the UK, with new data pointing to an intense and prolonged heat event driven by climate change and natural variability.
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British Brothers Shatter Pacific Rowing Record
Two British brothers, Euan and Jamie Fraser, have shattered the world record for rowing the Pacific Ocean, completing a perilous 10,000-mile journey from Peru to Australia sustained by a surprising stash of pizza.
Pensioner, 90, Becomes Oldest Person To Climb Mount Fuji
Nonagenarian Kokichi Akuzawa becomes the oldest person to complete the gruelling ascent of Japan's Mount Fuji, setting a new world record and inspiring a generation.
Bizarre new Guinness World Records for 2025 revealed
The latest edition of Guinness World Records is here, celebrating the most extraordinary human and animal achievements from across the globe, including a record-breaking centenarian gymnast and the world's tallest rideable bicycle.
90-year-old breaks record as oldest Mount Fuji climber
Kokichi Akuzawa becomes the oldest person to summit Japan's iconic Mount Fuji, breaking the previous record and proving age is just a number.
Guinness World Records 70th Anniversary: Amazing Journey
Explore the captivating visual history of the Guinness World Records as it marks its 70th anniversary, celebrating seven decades of extraordinary human feats and global phenomena.
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Bizarre Unclaimed Guinness World Records Revealed!
To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Guinness World Records has unveiled a treasure trove of wacky, unclaimed titles, from the largest haggis to the fastest marathon in high heels. Discover how you could become a record-holder.
UK's 2025 Summer Forecast to Be Hottest on Record
The Met Office issues a stark warning that summer 2025 is 'almost certain' to become the UK's warmest since records began, with significant implications for public health and infrastructure.
Australia's drowning deaths hit 30-year high: 294 lives lost
New data reveals Australia's drowning deaths have hit a devastating three-decade high, with coastal incidents and rip currents claiming the most lives. Experts call for urgent action on water safety.
UK's Biggest EuroMillions Win: £195M Jackpot Claimed
A single UK ticket-holder has scooped the entire £195 million EuroMillions jackpot, becoming the biggest National Lottery winner in British history overnight.
Diver Holds Breath for Record 24 Minutes Underwater
In a superhuman feat of endurance, Croatian freediver Budimir Šobat has smashed his own world record, holding his breath underwater for an astonishing 24 minutes and 37 seconds. The incredible attempt, which pushes the limits of human physiology, was broa
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