
World’s oldest living man celebrates 112th birthday
John Alfred Tinniswood was dubbed the world's oldest living man by Guinness World Records earlier this year.
Tue Aug 27 2024

Japanese woman, 116, to be named world's oldest person
Tomiko Itooka, who was born on May 23, 1908, lives in the western Japanese city of Ashiya, the US-based Gerontology Research Group said.
Wed Aug 21 2024

Spain's Maria Branyas, world’s oldest person, dies aged 117
Born March 4, 1907, Maria Branyas had been known throughout Spain as Super-Grandma.
Wed Aug 21 2024

124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900
Peruvian authorities say they are helping Marcelino Abad apply to the Guinness World Records for independent verification.
Sat Apr 13 2024

Longest-surviving heart transplant patient breaks world record
Bert Janssen, from the Netherlands, has survived 39 years with the donor heart he received at Harefield Hospital in London in the 1980s.
Thu Feb 08 2024

From Spider-Verse to Argentina: Fans aim to break record for biggest Spider-Man gathering
Argentine influencer Uki Deane organized the gathering, aiming to outdo an event in June in Malaysia where 685 people dressed as Spider-Man.
Mon Oct 30 2023

World's largest prayer wheel in Vietnam certified by the Guinness World Records
The Great Prayer Wheel is made of pure copper, inlaid with 24K gold, and weighing 200 tonnes.
Tue Mar 21 2023

Super skills on show for Guinness World Records Day
The 19th annual event has prompted people across continents to set new milestones for what is humanly possible.
Fri Nov 11 2022

World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 119
Tanaka was born on January 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers flew the world's first airplane.
Tue Apr 26 2022

Giant strawberry earns Israeli farmer a Guinness World Record
At 289 grams, the strawberry was about five times the average weight of a regular berry of the local Ilan variety, said Nir Dai.
Fri Feb 18 2022

Tallest teen, fastest hair skipping among 2022 Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records reveals its latest record breakers in the 2022 edition of the popular book.
Wed Sep 22 2021

New York's $200 french fries offer 'escape' from reality
Sprinkled with edible gold and seasoned with truffle salt and truffle oil, they are served on a crystal plate with an orchid, thin-sliced truffles, and a Mornay cheese dip.
Tue Jul 27 2021

Dubai does it again: Now world's deepest pool
Dubai now has the deepest swimming pool on the planet complete with a "sunken city" for divers to explore.
Tue Jul 13 2021

World's tallest sandcastle built in Denmark
A total of 4,860 tonnes of sand make up the intricately decorated structure which is reminiscent of a pyramid.
Sun Jul 11 2021

Indian jeweller's 12,638-diamond ring sets world record
An elaborate floral-shaped ring sporting 12,638 tiny diamonds has earned a place in the Guinness World Records.
Sat Dec 05 2020

Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region
RSF controls parts of Omdurman and has fortified west Sudan, dividing the nation into rival zones.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs
A trade war would be extremely damaging for Canada, which sends 75% of its exports to the United States.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025