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In a stunning display of talent, 19-year-old Australian swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan achieved an extraordinary milestone recently. She set a new world record in the women’s 200m freestyle event, clocking an impressive time of 1 minute and 52.85 seconds at the prestigious swimming world championships held in Fukuoka, Japan. O’Callaghan’s remarkable performance not only secured her a well-deserved victory but also placed her name in the annals of swimming history as she broke the previous world record for this event.

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In a remarkable display of bowling prowess, Malaysia’s seamer Syazrul Idrus made history by becoming the first cricketer to claim seven wickets (7/8) in a T20 International (T20I) match. He achieved this extraordinary feat during the opening game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Asia Regional Qualifier B tournament at Bayuemas Oval. Idrus’s bowling display was nothing short of spectacular, as all seven wickets he took were clean-bowled deliveries.

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The Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, together with the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, recently announced that the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will take place in Apia, Samoa. It will be commencing on October 21, 2024. The event holds special significance as it will be the first time a CHOGM will take place in a Pacific Small Island Developing State, highlighting the importance of the Pacific region within the Commonwealth.

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