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Top 100 iconic landmarks of the world (P.38) Great Mosque of Djenné: The unique architecture from Africa

The Great Mosque of Djenné is a large brick or adobe building in the Sudano-Sahelian architectural style. The mosque is located in the city...

Study Finds Astronauts’ Blood Develops DNA Mutations Due To Spaceflight

Astronauts remain at higher risk of catching cancer, a new study warns. Blood taken from astronauts was stored and studied for 20 years to assess their risk...

Top 100 iconic landmarks of the world (P.37) Las Lajas Sanctuary: The fairy-tale church clenching to the mountain rocks in Colombia

Ipiales is a city and Catholic bishopric in Nariño Department, southern Colombia, near the border with Ecuador. It is located on a high plateau...

World’s largest geothermal solar lagoon coming to Canada

As part of the geoLAGON housing development, a giant Iceland-style geothermal lagoon is planned for the small town of Petite-Rivière-Saint-François, close to Canada’s first...

Top 100 iconic landmarks of the world (P.36) Himeji Castle: The National Treasures of Japan

Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in the city of Himeji which is located in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. The...

1,520 Solar lanterns Lighten Up The Sky In Chiayi In Taiwan

Chiayi is known for having a lot of sunlight, which provides it with a lot of solar energy resources for green, clean energy. For...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Madeira Airport: Home to world’s longest bridge-supported runways

Madeira Airport, informally Funchal Airport (Aeroporto do Funchal), formally Santa Catarina Airport (Aeroporto de Santa Catarina) and officially Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, is an...

Top 100 iconic landmarks of the world (P.34) Heydar Aliyev Center: The signature landmark of modern Baku

The Heydar Aliyev Center is a 57,500 m2 building complex in Baku, Azerbaijan designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive...

French company unveils first zero emissions ferry in Marseille

Dominique Robin is the Director of Atmo Sud, a French air quality observatory. He says the system is relatively complete, "treating both fine particles, ultra-fine...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) TIV MPI Resolution: First self-elevating turbine installation vessel in the world

TIV MPI Resolution (formerly TIV Mayflower Resolution) is a wind turbine installation vessel deployed to install turbines at offshore wind farms. It was the...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Gordon Bennett Cup: World’s oldest gas balloon race

The Gordon Bennett Cup (or Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett) is the world's oldest gas balloon race and is "regarded as the premier event of...

Top 100 iconic landmarks of the world (P.34) Louvre Museum: Historic landmark in the city of light

The Louvre or the Louvre Museum is the world's most-visited museum, and a historic landmark in Paris, France. It is the home of some...

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Top 500 places to visit before you die (P.280) Gdansk: The amber on the Baltic coast

Gdańsk’s history spans over a millennium, marked by periods of prosperity, conflict, and rebirth. The city's significance in European history is profound, from its...

Canadian McIntosh breaks world record in women’s 400m

McIntosh, a 17-year-old swimmer, clocked 4 minutes, 24.38 seconds, lowering her record of 4:25.87 from April 2023 set at the same venue — Toronto’s...

Top spectacular natural landmarks of the world (P.487) Látrabjarg: The birdworld in the westernmost tip of Iceland

The cliffs of Látrabjarg are some of the highest in Europe, reaching heights of up to 440 meters. They extend approximately 14 kilometers along...

Furlani jumped world U20 record

European U18 and U20 champion Mattia Furlani eclipsed the world U20 long jump record by one centimeter with a second-round lead of 8.36m. The Italian...