Guinness World Records has confirmed the achievement, saying the rice weighed in at a staggering 8,780kg.

It came hours after US Secretary of State Rubio assured Israeli PM Netanyahu of unwavering US support.

Marco Rubio was a guest of honour at contentious tunnel excavated under Palestinian homes in occupied East Jerusalem.

Marco Rubio was a guest of honour at contentious tunnel excavated under Palestinian homes in occupied East Jerusalem.

The Champions League is back this week and BBC Sport has taken a look at 10 teenagers who will be aiming to impress this season.

Russia imprisoned Dmytro shortly after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He was freed last month.

Russia imprisoned Dmytro shortly after its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. He was freed last month.

He has accused the paper of defamation and libel, saying it served as a "mouthpiece" for Democrats.

Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".

Google's President and Chief Investment Officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are "profound opportunities in the UK".

Israeli Simon Leviev, accused of defrauding multiple women of up to $10m, is taken into custody at an airport.

Israeli Simon Leviev, accused of defrauding multiple women of up to $10m, is taken into custody at Interpol's request.

A court orders their parents to compensate Haidilao for reputational and operational losses.

His entry has raised concerns over the Fed's independence, following Trump's bid to reshape the central bank.

His entry has raised concerns over the Fed's independence, following Trump's bid to reshape the central bank.

Women account for just over half of all new cases, but men make up the majority of deaths.

A tour of the large-scale redevelopment site around Shibuya Station in Tokyo was held on September 15th, Respect for the Aged Day, organized by Tokyu, JR East, and Tokyo Metro. About 20 participants, including elementary and junior high school students from Shibuya Ward, visited the construction site, which includes the planned East Exit 4th Floor Skyway set to open in 2030. (News On Japan)

Months of preparations have gone into the state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.

Trump signs a proclamation establishing a task force to take on crime in the Democrat-led city despite opposition from its mayor.

Trump signs a proclamation establishing a task force to take on crime in the Democrat-let city despite opposition from its mayor.