Gold surges to new high amid Venezuela tensions
Gold prices soar past $4,400 an ounce as Trump escalates threats against Venezuela and Fed rate cuts loom. Discover the drivers behind the record-breaking rally.
Gold prices soar past $4,400 an ounce as Trump escalates threats against Venezuela and Fed rate cuts loom. Discover the drivers behind the record-breaking rally.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is likely to be the UK's hottest year, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Scientists call the finding 'devastating' evidence of climate change. Read the full report.
Pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis discusses his historic, undefeated 2025, that viral Olympic kiss, his secret 'Claw' shoe, and his serious ambitions in music and sports politics. Read the exclusive interview.
Myles Garrett is on pace for the NFL sack record in a phenomenal defensive season, but his brilliance is being squandered by the Cleveland Browns' continued failures. What's next for the generational talent?
The UK Met Office projects 2026 will exceed 1.4C above pre-industrial levels, marking the fourth year in a row. Scientists warn the rapid approach to the Paris Agreement's 1.5C limit demands urgent climate action.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's sunniest year since records began in 1910, with over 1,600 hours of sunshine driving a major increase in solar power generation. Discover the regional breakdown and climate insights.
The UK has recorded its sunniest year ever in 2025, with over 1,622 hours of sunshine driving record solar power generation. Discover the regional breakdown and the climate mystery.
The Arctic experienced its hottest year in 125 years, with sea ice at a record low. Scientists warn of cascading global impacts from the rapidly warming 'world's refrigerator'.
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg scores 42 points to set a new NBA record for an 18-year-old, surpassing LeBron James. Read the full story of his historic night in a Dallas Mavericks loss.
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green becomes the IPL's most expensive overseas player ever, signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for £2.06m. Discover the full auction details and his stellar stats.
Major record labels have struck deals with AI music generators like Udio and Suno, promising new revenue but sparking deep concern among artists about creativity and copyright. Explore the clash between innovation and artistic integrity.
Ruben Amorim dismisses calls for January signings despite Man Utd's shocking defensive record. Read his full reaction after the thrilling 4-4 draw with Bournemouth.
A probation officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct for an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at HMP Belmarsh. She will be sentenced in February. Read the full details.
Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee stunned with a 2:06:38 marathon in Valencia, becoming the second-fastest Briton in history behind only Mo Farah. Discover his incredible journey.
David A Lindon from Dorset has set a new Guinness World Record for the smallest handmade sculpture, a piece smaller than a blood cell. Discover the incredible details.
Your weekly art dispatch: Henry VIII's lost dagger on show, Sufi life at the British Museum, a new Paula Rego exhibition, and a Fabergé egg sells for £23m.
A new report challenges the narrative that business rates are killing UK high streets. Discover why local income and footfall are the real keys to revival. Read the full analysis.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged three years and seven months, has made chess history by becoming the youngest player ever to secure an official FIDE rating. Discover his incredible journey.
Beauty tech start-up yuv, which secured a record Dragons' Den investment, has completed an £8.9m Series A round led by Nineyards Equity to fund UK and US expansion.
UEFA has selected Germany to host the 2029 Women's European Championship. The bid promises to smash attendance records. Get all the details on the decision.
The Tattersalls December Mares Sale shattered European auction records with a £60m day. Barnavara sold for a world-leading £5m. Read the full breakdown of the historic sales.
The Tattersalls December Mares Sale broke the European auction record for a single day, generating £60m. Barnavara sold for a world-leading £5m. Read the full report.
A historic Fabergé egg, commissioned by Tsar Nicholas II, has sold for a world-record £22.9m at Christie's London. Discover the story of this imperial masterpiece.
The final season of Stranger Things has become Netflix's biggest English-language debut ever, pulling in 59.6 million views in its first five days. Discover the details of this record-breaking premiere.
A historic Faberge egg, the Winter Egg, has sold at Christie's in London for a staggering £22.9 million, setting a new world auction record. Discover the story behind this imperial treasure.
Jorja Smith's record label demands a share of royalties from a viral TikTok song using an AI-cloned version of her voice. Discover the copyright battle and its implications for the music industry.
Disney's Zootropolis 2 has shattered box office records, earning a sensational £420 million globally in its debut weekend. Discover why the sequel is a critical and commercial hit.
Balvinder Sopal sets a new Strictly Come Dancing record by surviving her fifth dance-off, as Alex Kingston is eliminated after performing with a dislocated rib. Read the full story.
Explore how automated record-sealing laws could help 6.2 million Floridians with criminal records find permanent employment and escape exploitative temp agencies. Urgent action is needed.
Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg makes NBA history as youngest player ever to score 35 points, breaking LeBron James' record while leading Dallas Mavericks to victory.