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More Than 2,200 Join Pretoria Record Attempt
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— Sep 24, 2026
On Sept. 24, 2026, Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld sought to beat Japan’s 2,220 simultaneous grillers. Dylan said, “We are back for vengeance today.” Guinness decision pending.
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Priya Raman
Dylan’s revenge comment makes sense after last time but they still need official word from Guinness.
Romania sets 5,055-meter table record to fund pediatric psychiatry unit
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— Sep 12, 2026
Tens of thousands in Bucharest gathered around a 5,055-meter Uniting Table to set a Guinness World Record and raise funds for Romania’s first pediatric psychiatry hospital, with private donations funding an estimated €16.5 million project at Obregia Hospital that will benefit thousands of children annually.
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Derek Foss
A turnout of tens of thousands proves strong public support for better mental health care for Romanian kids.
Guinea-Bissau Military Bars Ex-President Embaló’s Return
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Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities have barred ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló from returning from exile ahead of December elections, citing security risks and the need to preserve public order; political activity restrictions remain in force. Residents expressed mixed views, with some saying Embaló should be allowed to return and voters decide his future, while others accepted the junta’s claim that his safety could not be guaranteed.
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Elena Vasquez
Barring the former president from even coming home makes the upcoming elections look rigged before they start.
Amnesty Accuses Equatorial Guinea of Abusing U.S. Deportees
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— Sep 18, 2026
Amnesty on Sept. 18 sought release of U.S. deportees Soliman and Birhane after Equatorial Guinea police bagged their heads and beat them Sept. 11; nearly 30 remain detained.
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Sam Okafor
Holding Samson Birhane in overcrowded cells with bags over his head is wrong and they both need to be released immediately.
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More Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From Market
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 3h
Cat Sets New Guinness World Record
Reporting
— Oct 19, 2023
The world’s loudest purring cat has been found in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, UK. The Guinness World Records found that Bella, a 14-year-old moggie cat, purrs at 54.59 decibels. That is almost as loud as a washing…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Fans Are Furious After Guinness’ Parent Company Pro-Trans Holiday Ad Re-Emerges Online
Opinion
— Apr 19, 2023
Just when you thought you could enjoy a can of beer in peace, you are reminded that British alcohol conglomerate Diageo — maker of Guinness — joined the growing movement of “woke” corporations trying to re-engineer…
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Missouri Man Breaks Guinness World Record After Completing 38-Mile Trek on River in 1,208-Pound Pumpkin Boat
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— Oct 13, 2023
A Missouri man had a “gourd-eous” time as he broke a Guinness World Record after completing a 38-mile journey down a river in a pumpkin boat. Steve Kueny from Lebanon, Missouri, set out on an 11-hour journey on the…
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Cuban athlete lifts 639 pounds, earns Guinness record
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— Aug 20, 2026
Across a range of Guinness World Records, a UK wine columnist completed an 1,800-mile tour visiting 69 vineyards (validated) during English Wine Week, highlighting English wine’s diversity and agritourism. Meanwhile, Keira McManus defended her CrossFit Games title to become the fittest teen, Rumeysa Gelgi remains the world’s tallest living woman, and Lilian Zamora Alonso set the female max-weight hip thrust record at 639 pounds, building on Kaitlyn Callo’s prior mark.
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World’s Oldest Dog Ever Dies at 31
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— Oct 23, 2023
Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever, has died at the age of 31. According to to Guinness World Records , Bobi died on Oct. 21 at his home in Portugal where he lived with the Costa family. Dr. Karen Becker, a veterinarian…
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Education means earning the right to interpret your own life
Anyone torn between family loyalty and a newly independent mind will feel the real price of that split.
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Army Veteran Sets Guinness World Record As Most Tattooed Woman
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— Aug 27, 2024
Esperance Fuerzina, 36, has now officially been declared the most tattooed female ever. GABRIEL GURROLA / GWR VIA SWNS “> An army veteran has become the world’s most tattooed woman after a ten-year journey to tattoo…
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See the Photos: Dubai Looks to Break Guinness World Record with 100-Story Residential Tower
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— Dec 27, 2022
Would you live in the world’s tallest residential building? Architects are planning a skyscraper that will set the world record for a residential building in Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates. If completed…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Oldest Person in the World, Who Beat Cancer Twice, Dies at Age 119
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— Apr 25, 2022
The oldest living person in the world has died in Japan at 119 years old . Kane Tanaka was born on January 2, 1903, according to Guinness World Records . She has endured many things in her long life, such as surviving…
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World Record Christmas Lights Display Raises Money for Charity, Draws People to Small Town
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— Dec 13, 2023
The small town of Union Vale in New York has been home to the Guinness Book of World Records holders for most lights on a residential property since 2014. But the traffic that Timothy and Grace Gay’s 720,000…
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Couple Submits 17-Pound 'Potato' named 'Doug' to Guinness World Records, Then Gets Surprising Results
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— Mar 21, 2022
When Colin Craig-Brown was working in his garden in Wellington, New Zealand, last summer, he found what he thought might be a potato that could make history. Colin and his wife Donna were just doing some maintenance in…
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Mother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of Death
Libby Bandelin · 5 min · 4h
Uganda's youngest king returns home for burial amid succession dispute
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— Sep 4, 2026
The body of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the Guinness-listed world’s youngest reigning monarch, has been returned to Uganda and placed in state ahead of a nine-day mourning culminating in a burial on September 12, with President Museveni and other officials attending the airport ceremony. A public dispute over succession and a reported heir has emerged among royal clan leaders, amid the Tooro Kingdom’s rites and ongoing tributes from lawmakers and the public.
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
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— Aug 29, 2026
Guinea-Bissau’s military-led government is pushing a constitutional referendum to switch from a parliamentary to a presidential system, expanding the presidency’s powers and shrinking parliament ahead of December elections, in a bid to stabilize institutions after last year’s coup. Critics and opposition warn the move concentrates power and threatens democratic checks, with varying calls for boycotts amid a tense political climate as the country returns to civilian rule.
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Guinea-Bissau plans constitutional referendum amid coup aftermath
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— Aug 25, 2026
Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities are pushing a constitutional referendum for August 30, 2026 to consolidate power in the presidency and reduce the role of parliament ahead of December elections, reshaping the balance between the executive and legislative branches. Observers warn the proposed changes could weaken local-party influence and give the president sweeping powers, including dissolving parliament and reshaping ministries, in a transition following the November 2025 coup and ongoing push toward civilian rule.
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Migrants Diverted to Equatorial Guinea After Resisting Deportation
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— Aug 21, 2026
Several migrants blocked from disembarking in Liberia were diverted to Equatorial Guinea after resisting deportation, highlighting the expanding and controversial use of third-country deportation deals with African governments. The episodes raise questions about legality, conditions, and the treatment of detainees as Washington partners with several African states to move asylum seekers and suspected migrants.
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Chuck Liddell accuses ex-wife of abducting daughter
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— Aug 19, 2026
Chuck Liddell filed an emergency custody order in Los Angeles alleging Heidi abducted their 14-year-old daughter Guinevere and seeking sole physical custody to protect her schooling and activities, including volleyball. Heidi denies the accusation, saying Guinevere asked to be with her, as the dispute over moving the children to Newport Beach and compliance with custody orders drags toward a formal hearing.
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Andrew Powell
Profanity-Laced Emails Reveal Growing Tensions Around Dolly Parton’s Business Empire
A bitter dispute involving Dolly Parton’s longtime security chief was already intensifying before the singer’s death, with newly surfaced court records detailing profanity-filled emails sent by her nephew just days before she died. According to Fox News , Bryan Seaver, who spent more than two decades overseeing Parton’s security, sent the messages as disagreements grew over security arrangements a
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Texas Teen Shot While Burying Pet Guinea Pig
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— Aug 28, 2025
A Texas man has been arrested and charged after allegedly shooting an 18-year-old neighbor multiple times while the teen was in his backyard burying a pet guinea pig. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported that…
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PNG Parliament Debates Bougainville Independence
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— Aug 25, 2026
Bougainville's 2019 referendum, in which about 97.7% voted for independence, moves closer to realization as Papua New Guinea's parliament begins considering ratification, with leaders aiming for greater self-government by 2027 and full sovereignty by 2030 amid long-standing disputes over resource revenue and the legacy of a civil conflict. The process follows a 2001 peace deal that deferred independence and hinges on ongoing negotiations between Bougainville and the central government, with no immediate vote date set.
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Guinea landfill collapse in Conakry leaves 22-30 dead
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— Aug 23, 2026
A landslide caused by heavy rains at Conakry’s Dar es Salam landfill buried nearby shacks, leaving many dead and triggering ongoing rescue operations. The government had been enforcing evacuations and safety measures around the site amid fears of further collapses, and officials plan to relocate affected residents as tolls are confirmed.
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JACOB CHOE And JAMES CARTER: Gulf of Guinea’s Critical Moment And Why Liberia Matters
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— Dec 10, 2025
West Africa stands at a critical moment—fragile, fast-moving, and unforgiving. Despite years of regional diplomacy, the Economic Community of West African States has struggled to reverse the wave of military takeovers…
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Zoo Asks People to Donate Pets to Feed Large Predators
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— Aug 5, 2025
A zoo in Denmark is under fire after issuing a public request for pet donations — including chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even horses — to feed their carnivorous animals. The controversial appeal came from Aalborg…
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Memorials, Protests Held Across Israel On The Third Anniversary Of Terror Attack
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 5h
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