124 candles? Peru stakes claim to world's oldest human, born in 1900
Peruvian authorities say they are helping Marcelino Abad apply to the Guinness World Records for independent verification.
Sat Apr 13 2024
Venice film fest attracts top names despite Hollywood strikes
The world's oldest film festival features movies from 55 countries, including 23 titles running for the prestigious Golden Lion award.
Wed Jul 26 2023
World's 'oldest' tree able to reveal planet's secrets
The 'Great Grandfather' tree, 28 meters tall and four meters in diameter, is believed to be more than 5,000 years old.
Sat May 20 2023
World's oldest dog Bobi, 30, is also one of the luckiest
Leonel attributes Bobi's longevity to the tranquility of country living and his human diet, which includes lots of meat and fish.
Tue Feb 14 2023
World's oldest person, French nun Sister Andre, dies at 118 - Retirement home
Lucile Randon, who took the name of Sister Andre when she joined a Catholic charitable order in 1944, had survived COVID last year.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Jho Low dropped out of Wharton School, 1MDB trial told
The High Court today was told that Jho Low had dropped out of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, which is the world's oldest collegiate business school.
Tue Dec 13 2022
Shell-ebrity: World's oldest tortoise turns 190 (ish)
It is believed based on shell measurements, Jonathan was hatched around 1832, and he was brought to the UK from the Seychelles.
Sun Dec 04 2022
Australia mourns Queen Elizabeth from home of 'world's oldest continuous culture'
With the day declared a national holiday, a memorial ceremony attended by 600 dignitaries was held at Parliament House for Queen Elizabeth.
Thu Sep 22 2022
World's oldest known male giant panda, An An, dies at 35
An An's health had showed steady signs of deterioration over the past few weeks, with his food intake declining.
Thu Jul 21 2022
World's oldest person dies in Japan aged 119
Tanaka was born on January 2, 1903, the same year the Wright brothers flew the world's first airplane.
Tue Apr 26 2022
In Japan, world's oldest Ironman seeks Olympic tips
Inada observes the Tokyo Olympics athletes hoping to pick up some tips before he competes in the Ironman world championship next year.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Jane Campion, Kristen Stewart's turn as Diana headline Venice film fest
The world's oldest film festival hopes to welcome back Hollywood celebrities this year after a scaled-down 2020 edition.
Tue Jul 27 2021
World's oldest tennis player from Ukraine - 97 and still in the game
Stanislavskyi says his ultimate goal is to live to 100 years old and take on Roger Federer.
Fri Jul 16 2021
Salt erosion decaying world's oldest cave painting at rapid pace
Experts are now racing against time to find ways to preserve the priceless Pleistocene artwork on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Olympics - World's oldest person pulls out of torch relay
Kane Tanaka has decided not to take part in the torch relay for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics over pandemic fears.
Wed May 05 2021