Global markets brace for turbulence as Trump threatens 25% tariffs on eight European allies, including the UK. FTSE 100 and Dow Jones forecast to fall, while gold prices surge. Read the full analysis.
Olympic champion Denise Lewis shares the songs that shaped her life, from Whitney Houston's Olympic anthem to her funeral choice of Frank Sinatra's My Way. Discover her surprising musical journey.
US Vice-President JD Vance will lead the presidential delegation to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Discover the historic multi-venue format and who's joining him.
Former Australia cricket star Damien Martyn reveals he was given a 50/50 survival chance after a meningitis battle. Read his incredible recovery story and message of hope.
Casting legend Nina Gold, behind Hamnet's Golden Globe-winning duo Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, is shortlisted for the first-ever Academy Award for Best Casting. Discover her journey.
A major survey reveals half of central banks plan to increase gold holdings, driven by geopolitical tensions and concerns over US dollar dominance. Discover the global shift in reserve strategy.
Australia's decision to sell two-thirds of its gold reserves in 1997 has cost the nation billions as global uncertainty under Trump sends prices skyrocketing. Discover the full story.
Pawnbroker Ramsdens sees revenue hit £117m as customers cash in on soaring gold prices. The firm plans expansion and reports a 43% dividend rise. Read the full analysis.
Jim Hartung, a key member of the USA's historic 1984 Olympic gold medal-winning gymnastics team, has passed away at 65. A Nebraska legend and longtime coach.
Swiss snowboarder Ueli Kestenholz, who won bronze at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, has died aged 50 after being caught in an avalanche in the Lötschental valley. Read the full tribute.
A historic bar at the Crans-Montana resort, a proposed 2038 Winter Olympic venue, has been destroyed by fire. The blaze raises safety concerns as Switzerland prepares its bid.
The US Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, sparking fears over central bank independence and sending gold prices soaring.
Switzerland is in exclusive talks with the IOC to host the 2038 Winter Olympics, with Crans-Montana set for downhill events. Read the full bid details.
American skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender claims a Canadian coach manipulated a qualifying event, costing her a place at her sixth Winter Olympics. Read the full story on the latest US-Canada sporting clash.
A 55-year-old security guard has died during a freezing shift at a construction site near a 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic venue. Italy's minister demands a full investigation.
Anthropologie's popular Gold-Plated Mini Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace is now half price at £20 in the Boxing Day sale. Shoppers praise its modern style and quality. Limited stock remains.
Australia's elite quartet of Jess Hull, Ollie Hoare, Linden Hall, and Jack Anstey clinched mixed relay gold at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Florida. Discover how they dominated the field.
Lindsey Vonn, 41, claims her 84th World Cup win in Austria, leading the standings and becoming the clear favourite for the Winter Olympics. Read the full story.
US snowboard star Chloe Kim dislocates shoulder in training, casting doubt on her historic bid for a third consecutive Olympic gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026.
Amber Glenn reclaimed the US women's short program record with 83.05 points, edging out world champion Alysa Liu. The national championships are the final Olympic team selection event.
IIHF president confirms Olympic ice hockey arenas may not be fully ready for Milan-Cortina 2026, with reduced seating and NHL concerns over ice quality and dimensions. Read the latest updates.
The Bank of England holds £1.4bn of Venezuelan gold, frozen since 2018. The US seizure of Nicolás Maduro reignites the legal battle over who controls the reserves. Read the full story.
The FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time, driven by soaring defence stocks and gold prices after US action in Venezuela. Follow live market updates.
Gold hits record high and US oil shares soar following the capture of Venezuela's president. Analysts cite a flight to safety amid geopolitical uncertainty. Read the full market analysis.
Gold, silver, and copper prices jumped as investors reacted to geopolitical uncertainty following the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Oil markets show muted initial response. Read the full analysis.
Gold, silver, and copper prices surged as markets reacted to the US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Discover the market impact and why oil's reaction was muted.
London's FTSE 100 surged towards 10,000 points as defence and gold mining stocks soared following the US capture of Venezuela's President. Discover the market fallout and global implications.
Gold jumps above $4,420 as Trump's Venezuela action sparks safe-haven rush. Defence stocks in Asia soar. Full market analysis and today's agenda.
Aerial skier Reilly Flanagan and cross-country skier Hannah Price represent Australia's underdog spirit in a last-ditch effort to qualify for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
Dive into the answers for this week's brain-teasing Saturday quiz, covering topics from British history to Olympic sports and chart-topping music. How many did you get right?