San Marino, the lowest-ranked nation in the world (210th), recorded their first-ever win in a competitive match against Liechtenstein (199th) on Friday, breaking their 20-year winless streak. 19-year-old Nicko Sensoli scored the breakthrough goal in the 53rd minute, leading his team to a 1-0 victory. The last time San Marino won a match was in 2004, also against Liechtenstein.
In a monumental debut, Thalapathy Vijay's highly anticipated film The GOAT shattered box office records on its opening day, surpassing the Rs. 50 crore opening day mark and becoming the biggest Tamil opener. Despite mixed reviews, the film's success has cemented Vijay's dominant presence in the Tamil Nadu box office and his status as the "Greatest of All Time."
The scorching temperatures in Finland have officially reached record-breaking levels this year. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) announced that on Thursday, for the 66th time in 2021, temperatures surpassed 25 degrees Celsius, breaking the country's previous record of 65 hot days in 2002. The FMI, which has been tracking heat data since 1961, reported that the heat wave is expected to continue and temperatures are projected to hit 25 degrees in some areas on Friday and possibly Saturday. This comes after a report from the FMI in July, which revealed that temperatures in central and northern parts of Finland were unusually high.
Former captain Joe Root made history by surpassing Alastair Cook's record of most Test centuries for England during Day 3 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's. Root, who got his 34th century in just 145 Tests, also solidified his status as one of England's greatest batsman and joined an elite group of cricketers with centuries in both innings at Lord's. At 33 years old, Root is also the only active player among the all-time list of century-makers, further showcasing his ongoing contribution to the game.
India's track and field athletes delivered an outstanding performance, securing five medals at the iconic Stade de France, to push India's total medal tally to 20 at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. The highlight of the day was javelin throwers Ajeet Singh and Sundar Singh Gurjar winning silver and bronze in the F46 category. High jumpers Sharad Kumar and Mariyappan Thangavelu also contributed to the medal haul, taking home silver and bronze in the T63 finals. Sprinter Deepthi Jeevanji, diagnosed with intellectual impairment at a young age, secured a bronze in her debut Games appearance in the women's 400m event.
Despite being widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, Argentina's Lionel Messi has been left off the list of nominees for the Ballon d'Or award. The award, considered the highest individual honor in the sport, will be presented on October 28, sparking debate and disappointment among fans and experts alike. Messi, who holds the record for most Ballon d'Or wins with eight, was not included in the list of 30 players announced on Wednesday.
"The Greatest of All Time" (GOAT) starring Vijay is generating buzz and anticipation as it prepares for its theatrical release on September 5. With strong advance bookings and comparisons to his previous blockbuster "Leo," GOAT is expected to be one of the biggest openings of the year. Directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by AGS Entertainment, the film features Vijay in a dual role, adding to the excitement and speculation about the connection between his characters. Industry insiders and trade analysts are closely watching to see if GOAT can surpass Vijay's previous records and make a successful debut before his potential shift to politics. As the release date approaches, all signs point to a promising start for "The Greatest of All Time."
Warren Buffett's investment conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway, has joined the elite $1 trillion market cap club alongside tech giants like Microsoft and Apple. With an incredible track record of delivering stellar returns for investors, many may be wondering if now is still a good time to invest in Berkshire stock. However, Buffett himself seems to be signaling caution, slowing down share buybacks and holding onto a record amount of cash instead. This, along with a high valuation, may suggest that there are better times to buy Berkshire stock.
Amidst the unprecedented floods in Andhra Pradesh, CM Chandrababu Naidu has taken a unique approach to providing aid to the stranded residents of Ajith Singh Nagar. Under the supervision of local officials, the use of drones was successful in delivering food supplies to those in need in record time. The state is also receiving assistance from the Indian Coast Guard, IAF, and NDRF in the form of helicopters, central forces, and relief material. Priority is being given to basic necessities and efforts are being coordinated ward-by-ward by Ministers and officers.
The Bundesliga club's manager, Hansi Flick, praised his team for their 7-0 win against Real Valladolid on Saturday, maintaining their 100% record and securing their place as La Liga leaders. Flick also took time to thank fans for their support and acknowledge the hard work of the sporting director, Deco, amidst criticism for the lackluster summer transfer window. With a strong team staff and excellent medical team, Flick credits the team's success to the support and expertise around them.