US Criminal Probe Targets Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
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.
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.
The Australian Open has smashed attendance records before the main event even starts, with over 29,000 fans flocking to Melbourne Park for the qualifying rounds. Discover how innovative marketing is reshaping the Grand Slam experience.
Manchester City equal a club record with a 10-1 demolition of Exeter City in the FA Cup. Debutant Antoine Semenyo scores and assists in a dominant display. Read the full match report.
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler agrees a landmark £20m, 10-year contract with Target Darts, the biggest deal in the sport's history. Read the full story.
New data reveals the world's oceans absorbed record heat in 2025, intensifying hurricanes, floods, and marine heatwaves. Scientists call for urgent emission cuts to safeguard our future.
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.
Australian Open champions will earn a record £2.06m as the tournament's total purse hits £55.2m, surpassing Wimbledon. Discover the full prize money breakdown.
Sushi chain boss Kiyoshi Kimura bids a staggering £2.4m for a 243kg bluefin tuna at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Discover the details behind this annual auction spectacle.
A 243kg bluefin tuna sold for a record £2.4m at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Sushi chain owner Kiyoshi Kimura broke his own 2019 record. Discover the story behind the colossal sale.
A 243kg bluefin tuna sells for a record £2.4m at Tokyo's New Year auction. The 'Tuna King' Kiyoshi Kimura broke his own 2019 record. Read the full story.
Sushi magnate Kiyoshi Kimura breaks auction record with £2.4m tuna purchase. The prized bluefin will be served at his restaurant chain. Discover the story behind this extravagant New Year tradition.
Aldi and Lidl report record-breaking Christmas sales as UK shoppers prioritise value. Aldi sales hit £1.65bn, while Lidl saw a 10% surge. Discover the festive shopping trends.
Luke Littler secures back-to-back PDC World Darts Championship victories, defeating Gian van Veen. The 18-year-old phenom eyes Phil Taylor's legacy as a new generation emerges. Read the full analysis.
Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Leeds United marks a 40-year low for away clean sheets. Read the full analysis of their defensive crisis and manager Amorim's reaction.
Iain Macpherson, freed after 22 years for murder, reveals the impossible struggle to reintegrate, facing homelessness and unemployment. His story exposes the lifelong stigma of a criminal record.
Luke 'The Nuke' Littler discusses matching Phil Taylor's 16 World Darts Championship titles after his dominant 2026 victory. The teenage sensation reveals his realistic target and receives a warning from 'The Power'. Read the full story.
Chelsea are preparing a shock Premier League record £130m offer for Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers this January. Could this mega-deal happen?
Auston Matthews scores twice to pass Mats Sundin as Toronto Maple Leafs' all-time leading goalscorer with 421 goals, despite a 4-3 overtime defeat to the New York Islanders. Read the full story.
Teenage sensation Luke Littler demolishes Gian van Veen 7-1 to retain his PDC world championship crown and warns rivals he's 'here to win' for years to come.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's warmest and sunniest year on record, with a mean temperature of 10.09°C. Experts link the record-breaking heat to human-induced climate change. Discover the full data and impacts.
Crystal Palace have agreed a club-record £35m deal to sign Tottenham forward Brennan Johnson, with a medical booked. Spurs face a £12.5m loss on the 2023 signing.
US stock markets defied a year of political and economic upheaval to finish 2025 near record levels, buoyed by a relentless tech rally. Discover the key drivers and what lies ahead for investors.
The UK's FTSE 100 index surged 21.5% in 2025, its strongest annual performance in 16 years, outperforming major US and European markets. Discover the key drivers behind this remarkable rally.
England's fire services battled a record 27,000 grass and forest fires in the UK's hottest spring and summer. Fire chiefs warn climate-driven blazes are straining resources. Read the full analysis.
Iceland experienced its hottest Christmas Eve on record with temperatures reaching 19.8C, far above the seasonal average. Meteorologists blame a tropical air mass and high pressure. Discover the climate change implications.
The Caledonian Sleeper is now the UK's longest direct rail route, taking over 12 hours from London to Fort William. Discover the scenic overnight journey.
A dramatic US weather shift sees spring-like warmth replaced by polar air and snow risk. Meanwhile, Japan battles deadly snow and New Zealand faces severe summer storms.
A major winter storm sweeps across the US, bringing blizzards to the Midwest and a dramatic 'Blue Norther' cold front to the South, ending days of record-breaking warmth. Read the latest forecasts.
The NFL regular season nears its climax. Can Cleveland stop Pittsburgh's playoff push? Myles Garrett eyes the sack record against Aaron Rodgers. Full preview and key matchups.
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout reflects on a whirlwind 2025, buying a family home and setting sub-20 second times as he plans a gap year to focus on the 200m ahead of major championships.