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Viral ‘sky stadium’ not as it seems

Images of the world’s first “sky stadium” project in Saudi Arabia have gone viral across the globe but a closer look reveals they aren’t real. So what will the 350m high stadium really look like?

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Pictured in Kurnell today is Giotto the skateboarding bulldog back after losing an eye. Picture: Tim Hunter.

One-eyed dog chases world record

He may have just lost an eye but this legendary Aussie bulldog isn’t slowing down for anyone as his humans predict Giotto will race his way into a Guinness World Record on a skateboard

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The Daily Telegraph 20.10.2025 Ily Fraser 12 (blue), Hayden Mee 11 (red), Molly Picklum Estella Carbonelli 12 (pink), and Levi Lowe 10, (white). - Molly Picklum newly Crowned WSL World Champion and former Grom Search competitor at Rip CurlÃs National GromSearch Final, URBNSURF Sydney. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Surf champ inspires young guns

Newly crowned WSL World Champion surfer Molly Picklum has come home to Australia with one very heavy trophy, a big smile and these nuggets of wisdom for the next generation of grommets

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Kiwi man holds Guinness World Record for longest name. Photo: Guinness World Records

Man’s world record-breaking name

After a High Court ruling, over 2000 middle names and one very patient wedding celebrant, this New Zealand man’s Guinness World Record for the longest name will be a real mouthful to beat

It was a massive night. Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images

Healy smashes World Cup record

Australia has pulled off one of the greatest wins in Cricket World Cup history with skipper Alyssa Healy playing a jaw-dropping innings in India – find out how she did it

HOLD SPEAK TO COURIER MAIL PIC DESK Laura (11) and Angus Pearl (9) who are excited for some tick or treating this Halloween. Pic Peter Wallis

Halloween’s hidden history

Ghost, ghouls, witches and wizards haunt Aussie streets for Halloween festivities. VIDEO

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Real estate agent dances for a sale

A Queensland real estate agent has danced his way into headlines with an unusual selling tactic. VIDEO

British cyclist Mark Beaumont (C) poses for pictures with Guinness World Records certificates after arriving at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on September 18, 2017 to complete his tour around the world in 78 days. British adventurer Mark Beaumont bettered the fictional exploits of Phileas Fogg -- by going around the world in under 80 days on a bicycle. The 34-year-old Scotsman set a new world record for circumnavigating the globe on a bike when he arrived at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on the night of September 18, 78 days after setting out from the landmark in the centre of the French capital. / AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE ARCHAMBAULT

Cycling around the world in 79 days

A Scottish cyclist rode around the world in just 79 days to set a new world record on Monday. He even beat the time of Phileas Fogg from the book Around the World in Eighty Days

LG Dire Wolves

A CRACK team of gamers from Sydney will become the first Australians to compete for a multimillion-dollar jackpot on the world stage next week after winning a place in the League of Legends World Championships. The LG Dire Wolves are travelling to China for the tournament and will play before a crowd bigger than the NRL or AFL grand final.
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MITCHELL SHAW (DESTINX)
SHERN TAI (SHERNFIRE)
RICHARD SU (PHANTIKS)
CALVIN TRUONG (KING)
RYAN SHORT (CHIPPYS)

Aussie e-sports hit the big time

An Australian e-sports team will be the first in Oceania to compete in the League of Legends World Championship in front of almost 50 million people

Paige Kirk, doughnut bouquet, Sydney wedding

Bride says ‘I do’ to doughnuts

One Sydney bride has an extra sweet wedding after surprising her bridesmaids with doughnut bouquets instead of flowers. VIDEO

Mary Gram's engagement ring was found on a carrot, 13 years after she lost it while gardening.

Lost diamond ring found on carrot

A woman who lost her engament ring while gardening in 2004 has been reunited with it in the most bizarre circumstances

Grace Mulgrew started posting youtube videos of her toys' adventures when she was 6. She's now 10 and she has had about 600 million views and is 13th most viewed Youtube star in Australia. Picture: Mark Stewart

Grace is a YouTube star

Grace is a 10-year-old Melbourne schoolgirl. Her YouTube channel has more than 600 million video views. Kids News talks to Grace.

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