The French Fries World Championship 2024 has kicked off, drawing a crowd of 50,000 participants from around the globe. The event celebrates the art of crafting the perfect fries, with chefs and enthusiasts competing to showcase their unique creations. Attendees can enjoy various styles and flavors of fries, making it a delicious gathering for food lovers and culinary experts alike.

France: French Fries World Championship 2024 Begins, 50,000 People Participate

The shy and smelly penguin has been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year. The hoiho, or the yellow-eyed penguin, is one of the rarest in the world and is the largest species of penguin in New Zealand.

Shy, smelly 'noise shouter' penguin named New Zealand's Bird of the Year

In an attempt to fish out thousands of tonnes of munitions submerged in the depths of water bodies in Switzerland, the authorities have launched a competition to gather ideas.

Switzerland offering $58,000 to fish out ammunition from lakes

Australia’s competition regulator on Monday advised to revise its competition laws in the wake of the rapid expansion of digital platforms like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft in the country.

Australian competition watchdog suggests new laws for digital platforms

Midway through July, in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region of Northwest China, the Chinese People's Armed Police Force hosted the "Sharp Blade-2023" International Sniper Competition. There are numerous categories in the sport, including group and individual sniping. The competition featured around 40 sniper teams from 18 nations, including Belarus, Pakistan, Kuwait, South Africa, and the Dominican Republic.

International Sniper Competition: 40 teams from 18 countries participate in one-of-a-kind contest | China

In a thrilling display of competitive eating, Joey Chestnut clinched his 16th triumph at the renowned Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.

WATCH | Glorious gastronomic feat: US man devours 62 hot dogs in 10 minutes, wins famous eating contest

Following the publishing of a report by an online independent journal looking into complaints made by guests during stays arranged through the short-term rental platform, shares of Airbnb fell precipitously.

Airbnb faces competition from professional hosts

Billionaire Elon Musk and his microblogging digital platform Twitter are always trending online for some or other reasons. This time, Musk is facing scrutiny by the Turkish competition board over the process with which the Tesla CEO took over the social media platform, Twitter.

Turkish competition board to fine Elon Musk 0.1% of Twitter's gross income in Turkey, here's why

What is art? What is not art? Who decides what is art and who is to say something is not art? Art is held to be the expression of one's soul and by that definition alone, art appears boundless.

Man wins competition using AI-generated image, ignites debate on art, artists

Hundreds of dog lovers and their canine friends took the waves of the Pacifica state beach in California on Saturday to participate in the World dog surfing championships.

Canines catch waves during California surf competition

After thousands of their birds went missing after being released into harsh weather during an inappropriate competition, Belgian pigeon fanciers are in an uproar.

Belgian pigeon fanciers are in uproar as thousands of racing pigeons vanish in French storm 

This unique competition in Thailand allows people to fire rockets! Not just any rockets, but these are filled with homemade explosives. Watch this report.

This Thailand competition allows people to fire explosive-filled rockets | WION Edge

In Pics | Nearly 1,000 people participate in world’s biggest stand-up paddle competition in Paris

There is more to tomatoes than it meets the eye. Spanish people seem to be the ones to realise it truly though. Along with the annual Tomatina festival, the country also celebrates the unusual 'ugliest tomato' competition every year in northern Tudela.

May 'ugliest tomato' win: Spain's unusual competition fills farmers with joy  

World Rugby has launched a new annual three-tier global women's tournament that has been described as a "game-changer" that will create a more competitive international landscape and grow the Women's Rugby World Cup from 12 to 16 teams.

New "game-changer" competition for women’s rugby unveiled

Women in Iran will be able to take part in official powerlifting competitions for the first time, as restrictions have recently been removed.

Iran allows women to take part in official powerlifting competitions

An Austrian sportsman kept his cool on Saturday (September 5) and set a new world record for standing in a box full of ice cubes, lasting a teeth-chattering two hours, 30 minutes and 57 seconds.

Chilling out: Austrian breaks record for standing in box of ice

Swiss acrobat Freddy Nock walked blindfolded and rode a bike at an altitude of 3000m as part of a performance done by artists on Tuesday (June 23), to highlight struggles amid the COVID-19 crisis.

Swiss artists break records, suspended above mountains to highlight COVID-19 struggles

Contestants from around the world braved the cold and heat on Saturday (February 15) by taking part in a bizarre sauna competition in Estonia, which pits teams of four against each other in fancy dress along a route of over a dozen steaming hot sittings.

Turn up the heat! Sauna enthusiasts go head to head in race

Like all skateboarders, the rush of air, the thrill of the ride, the sense of achievement in completing a trick are what drew the 19-year-old to the sport. Unlike other boarders, however, Ryusei Ouchi is almost completely blind.

Blind Japanese skateboarder uses cane to ride the rails

England are awaiting the outcome of tests on Billy Vunipola's injured ankle ahead of their final World Cup pool clash with France on Saturday but are comfortable that others can step into the ball-carrying void should the number eight not make it, said scrum coach Neal Hatley.

England chilled over Vunipola fitness for France clash

A lower price tag and new features may not be enough for Apple Inc to win customers for its newly-launched iPhone 11 series in China, the world's largest smartphone market that is already crowded with cheaper and feature-packed rival handsets.

Tepid reaction for Apple's new iPhones in China amid tough competition

Fans in Instanbul predicted the result of Wednesday's (August 14) UEFA Super Cup game between Chelsea and Liverpool. The Super Cup is an annual match between the winners of the Champions League and the Europa League.

Fans predict how Super Cup will play out

Hundreds of children and parents who are still young at heart took to the streets of La Paz for a bout of box cart racing on Sunday (July 28).

Boxcar racing part of Bolivian family's tradition

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