2 h. ago World Cup qualifying: Depay sets scoring record as Dutch survive scare in Lithuania

Forward spares Ronald Koeman’s blushes with doubleGoals move him above Van Persie to top of all-time listMemphis Depay set a new scoring record for the Netherlands as his double ensured they survived a scare in beating Lithuania 3-2 away in their World Cup qualifier on Sunday.Two goals for the 31-year-old Depay took his national team tally to 52, going ahead of Robin van Persie’s previous record, and putting the Netherlands top of the Group G standings with 10 points from four games, three ahead of Poland, who are hosting Finland later on Sunday. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Jacob Bethell ton sets England on way to record ODI victory over South Africa

Back-to-back defeats at Headingley and Lord’s meant they had already lost the Metro Bank Series but their response was utterly comprehensive.

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7 h. ago The man and the mushroom kayak: can a boat made from mycellim change the future/

Sam Shoemaker’s record-setting voyage shows the promise – and limits – of fungi as a plastic alternativeOn a clear, still morning in early August, Sam Shoemaker launched his kayak into the waters off Catalina Island and began paddling. His goal: to traverse the open ocean to San Pedro, just south of Los Angeles, some 26.4 miles away.But upon a closer look, Shoemaker’s kayak was no ordinary kayak. Brown-ish yellow and bumpy in texture, it had been made – or rather, grown – entirely from mushrooms. His journey, if successful, would mark the world’s longest open-water journey in a kayak built from this unique material. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago The USTA’s censorship of Trump dissent at the US Open is cowardly, hypocritical and un

By asking broadcasters not to show any protest against Donald Trump at Sunday’s final, the governing body has caved to fear while contradicting its own history of spectacleWhen the dust finally settles in the days after Sunday’s eagerly awaited US Open men’s final, the United States Tennis Association will issue its annual victory-lap press release. It will tout another record-setting Open: more than a million fans through the gates, unprecedented social-media engagement, double-digit growth in food and beverage sales, and hundreds of celebrities packed into suites from Rolex to Ralph Lauren. It will beam about growing the game, championing diversity and turning Flushing Meadows into a pop-culture destination.But for all the milestones the USTA is preparing to celebrate, this year’s tournament will be remembered for a different kind of first: the governing body’s lamentable decision to ask broadcasters not to show dissent against Donald Trump. In making that pre-emptive concession, ...

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29 h. ago Coldplay set to smash Taylor Swift's tour record as they're on course for music history

Coldplay are set to make music history next week as they wrap up their epic Music of the Spheres World Tour - and the numbers are truly staggering

Culture

29 h. ago Max Verstappen pips Norris for Italian Grand Prix pole with fastest F1 lap

Red Bull driver just 0.077sec quicker than McLaren rivalDutchman’s flying lap beat record set by Hamilton in 2020 The beaming grin on Max Verstappen’s face showed what claiming pole position for the Italian Grand Prix meant to him and his Red Bull team. As records fell in a blur of speed at Monza, the world champion was perhaps the most unlikely victor after an impossibly tight contest.The transformation since the 2024 Italian GP could not have been more stark. Over a tumultuous 12 months Verstappen has clung on to seal his fourth title last season, seen long-term Red Bull team principal Christian Horner be sacked and the team comprehensively out-paced by McLaren. Here, they at last found a sweet spot that has been sorely lacking. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Jason Manford admits he 'f****d it' as he reflects on being forced to quit The One Show amid sexting scandal after enjoying surprise reunion with co

The comedian, 44, Jason quit in November 2010 - three months after joining the programme - after he admitted to having shared sexual messages online with female fans whilst still married.

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58 h. ago The One Show's Alex Jones stuns viewers in boho chic blouse that's perfect for autumn

The One Show presenter Alex Jones looked effortlessly chic in a on-trend boho blouse during Wednesday's episode, and we've found exactly where to shop it

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59 h. ago Alex Jones wows The One Show viewers in £50 boho chic blouse from the high street

Alex Jones nails two of autumn's biggest fashion trends on The One Show, and we've found where to shop her exact £50 boho chic blouse

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62 h. ago Australian friends claim world record for longest beach touch rugby game

A group of Australian friends claims to have set a new world record for the longest nonstop game of beach touch rugby

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62 h. ago Jason Manford says 'I f***ed it' as he recalls his The One Show exit amid sexting scandal

Comedian Jason Manford has been reunited with his former colleague Alex Jones on The One Show, 15 years on from being forced to quite his role on the BBC show

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3 d. ago England face record run chase to set up decider as South Africa score 331

South Africa shone at Lord’s after being put in by Harry Brook.

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3 d. ago Wingsuit pilot breaks base jump world record jumping from the Eiger

Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann has set a new world speed record, reaching 347 km/h during a 35-second free fall over Switzerland.

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3 d. ago Dunfermline shopper sets fundraising record with over £1,100 raised for CHAS in Aldi Supermarket Sweep

Aldi Scotland’s much-loved Supermarket Sweep has been all over Scotland this year, and after being chosen to take part in the gameshow inspired activity, a lucky local winner has raised a record total of £1,119.39 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) while picking up the same amount in Aldi favourites for herself.

Economics

4 d. ago 'Entitled neighbour steals part of my garden every day and thinks I haven't noticed'

A man has blasted his neighbour for slowly stealing his garden to make his yard more spacious - and now he is waiting for a house surveyor to set the record straight

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5 d. ago Nicola Sturgeon made the union 'safe for a long time', claims former Prime Minister Boris Johnson

The former Prime Minister said his old political foe had set back the independence cause with her record in office and leading the SNP through a financial scandal.

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5 d. ago Olivia Attwood sets record straight on first same sex couple joining Bad Boyfriends cast

ITV's Olivia Atwood's Bad Boyfriends will return this month with a series two line-up featuring one gay couple and the host said it was a "no brainer" to include them

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5 d. ago Stunning Welsh seaside cottage from BBC drama The Guest you can stay in, and Alex Jones has been on holiday there

The Old Rectory is the only building on Rhossili Bay and has been a National Trust holiday cottage since 1939, and now it has featured in the BBC's new Wales based thriller.

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5 d. ago Asian shares are mixed and gold sets a fresh record high of over $3,550 per ounce

The price of gold has hit a new record and world shares are mixed after U.S. markets were closed for the Labor Day holiday

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5 d. ago UK weather maps show surprise September heatwave as parts of England hit 25C

The UK is set to bask in more hot weather following a summer of record-breaking temperatures, with some regions still experiencing temperatures in the mid-20s

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