Gold surged past $4,500 an ounce as silver and platinum hit record highs, driven by safe-haven demand and expectations of US rate cuts.
The Kremlin says President Putin has received updates on US-backed Ukraine peace proposals and Moscow will now decide its official position.
Southern Water warns thousands of Hastings households could still face water disruption on Christmas Eve after a burst main, despite repair progress.
Kawhi Leonard dropped 41 points as the LA Clippers defeated the Houston Rockets 128-108, earning back-to-back wins this season.
English Interregnum (1649-1660): Civil Wars caused it; stages include Commonwealth, Cromwell's Protectorate, collapse. Failed due to disunity, harsh rule.
England's Commonwealth failed due to divisions, Cromwell's rule, unpopularity, finances, religion, and leadership vacuum post-1658.
Commonwealth of Nations: 56 members from UK, India, Australia, Jamaica. Dive into ties, benefits, and why they joined.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lillian Bonsignore as the next fire commissioner, signaling a new leadership era for FDNY.
A Franklin County grand jury declined to indict the man charged in the deadly Kentucky State University shooting, marking a key development in the case.
German debutant Arno Merk said he was “stunned” after defeating two-time champion Peter Wright in straight sets at the PDC World Championship.
Russell Brand has been charged with two further criminal offences, including one count of rape, the Metropolitan Police confirmed in a formal statement.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has voluntarily surrendered his gun licence following a visit from the Metropolitan Police, reports say.