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No more bags on seats on Dutch trains? NS wants bags on laps as the 'new normal' NL Times19:20
World’s first operation performed by robot surgeons has been carried out Metro.co.uk15:54
'People want community': Hobby-based clubs tackling loneliness ABC Online21:32
Kentucky 9-year-old breaks hopscotch world record UPI16:57
Australian city attempts world record for largest trombone ensemble UPI15:46
Man who sneaked into Australia 45 years ago has lived in limbo until now ABC Online20:40

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Is that you, Pitbull? Thousands of fans brave bald caps in heatwave to break world record Guinness World Records16:56

Bringing home the bacon: giant piggy bank in Colombia accepts change for animal shelters Guinness World Records16:56

Pomeranian Twinkie leaps into the record books as she breaks fun record with her mom Guinness World Records16:56

Clever little boy breaks world record with his incredible knowledge of dinosaurs Guinness World Records16:56

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Talented Pomeranian's skills earn Guinness World Records title UPI16:43

In the last 2 hours

Elderly Florida woman shocked by suggestive license plate UPI15:21

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Yesterday

'People want community': Hobby-based clubs tackling loneliness ABC Online21:32 14-Jul-26

School district changes policy after student graduates with 11.99 GPA UPI19:40 14-Jul-26

No more bags on seats on Dutch trains? NS wants bags on laps as the 'new normal' NL Times19:20 14-Jul-26

Bottlenose dolphin, sea lion pup born at SeaWorld San Diego UPI17:48 14-Jul-26

Puzzle atop California building solved after three years UPI17:18 14-Jul-26

Kentucky 9-year-old breaks hopscotch world record UPI16:57 14-Jul-26

Florida deputies wrangle large, stubborn pig UPI16:16 14-Jul-26

World’s first operation performed by robot surgeons has been carried out Metro.co.uk15:54 14-Jul-26

Australian city attempts world record for largest trombone ensemble UPI15:46 14-Jul-26

Dad runs fastest mile dribbling two basketballs to outdo his kids' favourite YouTubers Guinness World Records13:49 14-Jul-26

How did burning shoes and flying sheep lead to the first hot-air balloon? Guinness World Records13:49 14-Jul-26

Unidentified marine animal bites person in Foster City Lagoon Mercury News13:02 14-Jul-26

The House of Windsor: How George V rebranded the monarchy History.com09:11 14-Jul-26

'I used TikTok videos to fund weight-loss jabs and dropped six stone' Daily Record07:39 14-Jul-26

In the last 7 days

Man who sneaked into Australia 45 years ago has lived in limbo until now ABC Online20:40 13-Jul-26

Ontario police: Do not bring grenades to police stations UPI19:14 13-Jul-26

Video from Safeway puts a twist on Tahoe Goldilocks story Mercury News18:22 13-Jul-26

Maryland woman's winning lottery numbers came from deceased brother UPI18:13 13-Jul-26

Bear steals golf clubs from cart on British Columbia course UPI18:03 13-Jul-26

Pitbull fans don bald caps to break Guinness World Record in London UPI17:32 13-Jul-26

Wildebeest escapes Indiana zoo exhibit, found in neighboring habitat UPI17:01 13-Jul-26

Artwork from Iron Man's first appearance breaks auction record UPI16:10 13-Jul-26

From Jurassic Park to The Piano, here are Sam Neill's best roles ABC Online09:12 13-Jul-26

Remembering our 'honorary Aussie' Sam Neill ABC Online07:38 13-Jul-26

Mate recalls Richard Scolyer's 'magnificent' ride weeks before passing ABC Online21:42 12-Jul-26

Love story: Motherhood is helping Moana Hope re-learn how to love ABC Online03:07 12-Jul-26

International penpals meet after 33-year correspondence ABC Online00:31 12-Jul-26

Bears have killed 17 people in Japan this year. Locals are arming up ABC Online19:49 11-Jul-26

Two religions, one friendship group and a whole lot of kindness ABC Online19:47 11-Jul-26

Mr World Record: Pitbull recognised for largest gathering of people in bald caps ITV12:32 11-Jul-26

Erling Haaland is Norway's World Cup machine — and the internet's 'babygirl' San Francisco Chronicle, California05:37 11-Jul-26

Legacy of an outback artist who created masterpieces with his teeth ABC Online02:36 11-Jul-26

Serial record breaker claims dangerous title by balancing running chainsaw on his chin Guinness World Records00:01 11-Jul-26

It's a trap! Colorado man snaps up record for the largest Venus flytrap for third time Guinness World Records00:01 11-Jul-26

Adrenaline junkie 89yo skydives to celebrate his birthday ABC Online22:14 10-Jul-26

Man uses bear spray to deter charging bruin in Tennessee UPI19:02 10-Jul-26

$100,000 lottery ticket spent weeks in oblivious winner's truck UPI18:52 10-Jul-26

Fox with head stuck in plastic bottle rescued in Scotland UPI18:31 10-Jul-26

Solar-powered tricycles help Cubans navigate fuel shortages and blackouts San Francisco Chronicle, California17:54 10-Jul-26

Idaho man runs marathon while wearing 125 T-shirts UPI17:41 10-Jul-26

31 miles, 9 Taco Bell items and the hot sun? Napa trio brings underground ultrarun to North Bay Mercury News17:18 10-Jul-26

Romanian boy who met Dutch girl on Roblox guilty of forcing her to cut herself, kill pet NL Times17:07 10-Jul-26

Escaped alligator captured after a month on the loose in Indiana UPI16:09 10-Jul-26

Artist sells out of trash collected from Taylor Swift's wedding UPI15:38 10-Jul-26

The Bay Area UFO files: Trump disclosures could fuel more reports of aliens Mercury News13:02 10-Jul-26

Emily Davison: The woman who gave her life for the suffragette movement History.com09:49 10-Jul-26

Perth's youngest garbage collector ABC Online03:47 10-Jul-26

Six-year-old's love for garbage trucks earns him 'work' on bin rounds ABC Online03:47 10-Jul-26

The GOAT: Hooved friend provides moral support to firefighters in Colorado San Francisco Chronicle, California03:30 10-Jul-26

Woman claims humongous collection record for ‘Hippo-palooza’ house with over 1,000 items Guinness World Records00:38 10-Jul-26

Struggling baby deer rescued from Illinois river UPI19:57 9-Jul-26

Son gets mom a $50,030 birthday gift from Maryland Lottery UPI19:06 9-Jul-26

'Best couple in the world' break world record for fast kissing UPI18:46 9-Jul-26

Loose squirrel causes chaos inside Meta office in Thailand UPI18:46 9-Jul-26

Is the black lipstick California license plate for real? Mercury News18:43 9-Jul-26

Chicago man walks with balloon between his knees for world record UPI17:55 9-Jul-26

Bear enters mall on Alaska military base, poops on floor UPI17:14 9-Jul-26

England’s spectacular victory over Mexico sparks huge surge in mobile use Metro.co.uk15:49 9-Jul-26

Italian students build largest paper plane ever, spans six stories and successfully flies Guinness World Records15:38 9-Jul-26

Powerlifter who fought back from disability pens inspiring memoir about record journey Guinness World Records15:38 9-Jul-26

Brazilian couple attempt to prove they're "best in the world" with kissing record Guinness World Records15:38 9-Jul-26

Nintendo's record-breaking spokesape Donkey Kong turns 45 today Guinness World Records15:38 9-Jul-26

Man who’s spent 28 years walking from Chile to Hull stopped from swimming English Channel Metro.co.uk15:18 9-Jul-26

'I fell 100ft off cliff and woke to angels interrogating me – what they said was chilling' Daily Record14:17 9-Jul-26

At Denmark’s World Santa Congress, festive spirit isn’t just for Christmas San Francisco Chronicle, California12:42 9-Jul-26

Photos of Spain’s San Fermín festival as revelers fill Pamplona for the running of the bulls San Francisco Chronicle, California09:09 9-Jul-26

Peanut butter floor returns to Dutch museum as tribute to late artist San Francisco Chronicle, California06:36 9-Jul-26

Video: Rotterdam zoo's Giant Penis Plant, known for "corpse" smell, in rare bloom NL Times20:36 8-Jul-26

Indiana firefighter rescues kitten stuck in car's undercarriage UPI16:48 8-Jul-26

'Bored' Michigan woman's $700 lottery prize leads to $100,000 win UPI16:38 8-Jul-26

93-year-old Iowa man might be world's oldest truck driver UPI16:08 8-Jul-26

Elephant who fell into abandoned well rescued with excavator Metro.co.uk16:03 8-Jul-26

Capybara on the loose caught on camera in Malaysia city UPI15:48 8-Jul-26

Man named world's oldest water skier just before 95th birthday UPI15:17 8-Jul-26

Stranded deer rescued from roof of Oregon home UPI14:57 8-Jul-26

Scientists are trying to make frogs poisonous again Metro.co.uk14:53 8-Jul-26

The Caribbean ships that reached Britain before Windrush History.com09:47 8-Jul-26

Gardener died after falling onto bamboo cane trimming hedges at Scottish castle Daily Record09:16 8-Jul-26

Winner of $40m Powerball found after two weeks The New Daily06:24 8-Jul-26

In the last month

Jaws of life used to free raccoon from metal grate UPI18:36 7-Jul-26

Maryland man thought winning lottery ticket was 'a misprint' UPI18:26 7-Jul-26

Great white shark might be the first caught on camera in Rhode Island UPI17:45 7-Jul-26

Dog chases bear away from playing boy in Connecticut UPI17:35 7-Jul-26

Family of baby quail rescued from California storm drain UPI16:44 7-Jul-26

Italian students construct world's largest paper airplane UPI16:34 7-Jul-26

Waymo car delivers misbehaving teen passengers to San Mateo police Mercury News14:48 7-Jul-26

Cool great-grandad still making waves at 95 as world's oldest waterskier Guinness World Records13:50 7-Jul-26

US toddler found in pool and declared dead later found alive ABC Online10:47 7-Jul-26

World War II with Tom Hanks: Books written by the on-screen historians History.com09:51 7-Jul-26

Bear forces its way into occupied hotel room in Tibet UPI17:41 6-Jul-26

Maryland man picks up pizza and a $77,777 lottery ticket UPI17:31 6-Jul-26

British gardener breaks record with 3-pound, 13.7-ounce garlic bulb UPI17:10 6-Jul-26

Mystery spheres on Australian beach identified as 'space balls' UPI16:50 6-Jul-26

California family says live bat in their Nugget hotel room caused $15,000 in damages Mercury News16:37 6-Jul-26

Dog spooked by fireworks rescued from 15-foot well in Kansas UPI15:29 6-Jul-26

Loose bull interrupts cricket match in England UPI15:18 6-Jul-26

'Disappointing': Prince Harry and King's awkward stand-off over palace ABC Online13:37 6-Jul-26

Vampires beware! British veg grower stakes claim on a record with gargantuan garlic Guinness World Records12:24 6-Jul-26

World Cup or World Pup? Dogs Bonnie and Simba break records with their football skills Guinness World Records12:24 6-Jul-26

Harry Styles makes music history with record-breaking 12-date Wembley Stadium residency Guinness World Records10:42 6-Jul-26

Njord: Who is the Norse god of the sea? History.com09:43 5-Jul-26

18-day-old babies, miracle puppies: Hope amid Venezuela's heartbreak ABC Online05:14 5-Jul-26

Banker-turned-barefoot artist and ceramicist recreate Klimt's The Kiss ABC Online01:42 5-Jul-26

When Jackie Chan came to the Australian Alps and left with hypothermia ABC Online00:41 5-Jul-26

8-year-old is the billionth person to visit California's Disneyland UPI21:04 4-Jul-26

Female American rower completes record-breaking solo journey from California to Hawaii San Francisco Chronicle, California20:36 4-Jul-26

Taylor Swift's 'royal wedding' was a lesson in media 'mastery' ABC Online20:27 4-Jul-26

In the iPad age, how has Play School stayed relevant to our kids? ABC Online19:46 4-Jul-26

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