The UK’s benchmark stock index has hit a new record high. The FTSE 100 index of the most valuable companies on the London Stock Exchange closed at 8,505.69, breaking the record set last May. It had already surpassed its intraday high earlier on Friday, meaning it reached a never-before-seen high during trading hours. The weakening … Read more
Total match attendance numbers are shown on day five of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on December 30, 2024. – AFP Melbourne: The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) witnessed a historic milestone during the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy, setting a new attendance record for a … Read more
English rent prices have hit a new record, rising by almost 10% last year, according to official figures. The typical private rental price in England increased by 9.3% in the year to November, costing £116 more than 12 months earlier, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). English renters paid an average of £1,362 … Read more
In a surprising turn of events, Nigerian actress Bimbo Ademoye has come forward to refute fellow actress Toyin Abraham’s claims regarding her recent purchase of a new car and house. This funny incident caught the attention of fans and sparked a lively conversation on social media. The drama unfolded at the premiere of Toyin Abraham’s … Read more
Pakistani white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan speaks to the media before the match in this undated photo. – Screenshot via YouTube@pakistancricket As the Pakistan team prepares to take on South Africa in the first T20I, captain Mohammad Rizwan said the Green Shirts were not intimidated by the Proteas’ home record and were actually looking forward to … Read more
Vishnu Solanki and Abhimanyosingh Rajput celebrate Baroda’s victory. – Bank of Credit and Commerce/File The Baroda Cricket Team set a new benchmark in T20 cricket, breaking the record for the highest team total with an extraordinary 349 for five against Sikkim in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. In a stunning display of power-hitting, the Baroda … Read more
A shortage of planes and engine-building difficulties could mean consumers face two more years of record flight prices. For decades, two large companies held a firm grip on the aircraft manufacturing market: Boeing with a 40.6% share and Airbus with the remaining 60.4%. But significant disruptions in the first sector are wreaking havoc around the … Read more
Courtesy of Alyse Ogletree An extraordinary Texas woman has won a Guinness World Record thanks to her generous heart and help from other organs. Alyse Ogletree set the world record for the largest amount of breast milk donated by a single person: 2,645.58 liters, or roughly 700 gallons. This is a record she previously broke … Read more
In today’s fast-paced political world, miscommunications can spread like wildfire, often leading to false narratives. Recently, American television icon Oprah Winfrey found herself at the center of one such controversy, following claims that she received a whopping $1 million in compensation for supporting presidential candidate Kamala Harris. of the Democratic Party in the recent American … Read more