Gold and silver prices soared, then plummeted. What’s going on?

Analysts see various factors at play for price swings, from Trump's unpredictability to distrust in economic systems.

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Video: Syrian government forces enter city of Hasakah

Syrian government forces have entered the city of Hasakah, which had been under the control of the Kurdish-led SDF.

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Russia renews attacks on frozen Ukrainian cities

Hundreds of drones and missiles struck Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight, leaving thousands of homes without heat.

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From Crimea to Cameroon: Ukraine’s minorities reflect on life during war

After almost four years of war, a sense of cohesion has grown.

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Palestinians return to Gaza after limited Rafah crossing reopening

Palestinians have reunited with loved ones in Gaza after Israel allowed a partial reopening of the Rafah crossing.

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Trump announces plan to sue Harvard for $1bn damages

The US president writes on Truth Social that he wants 'nothing further to do, into the future' with the university.

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Uruguay President Orsi deepens ties with China’s Xi despite Trump threats

Yamandu Orsi is the first Latin American leader to visit China since the US abducted Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro.

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Record-breaking snow blankets Japan, killing at least 30 people

Japan deploys troops to help residents and warns people to watch for avalanches and snow falling from roofs.

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Trickle of Palestinians get to leave, enter Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens

Only 12 Palestinians entered Gaza through Rafah while five patients and their escorts were allowed to leave for Egypt.

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The drones being used in Sudan: 1,000 attacks since April 2023

A visual analysis into the types of drones, sourcing methods, attack locations and the human toll of aerial warfare.

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LIVE: Israel kills Palestinian as 5 allowed to exit Gaza for medical care

Dozen Palestinians allowed to re-enter but critical patients continue to be prevented from receiving life-saving care.

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Jobs, cash, loans: Can Bangladesh’s parties deliver on election promises?

From loans to scholarships for foreign studies, Bangladesh's main parties are wooing the youth. Will it work?

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Musk merges SpaceX and xAI firms, plans for space-based AI data centres

Musk says solar powered and space-based data centres are the only way to meet AI's burgeoning energy demands.

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Moscow confirms Russian forces helped repel ISIL attack on Niger airport

Moscow 'strongly condemns' attack on airport in the capital, Niamey, where 20 rebels were killed and 4 soldiers wounded.

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UK police to review misconduct claims after Mandelson’s leaks to Epstein

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says ex-envoy Peter Mandelson should no longer hold seat in upper house of parliament.

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Cuba in contact with US, diplomat says, as Trump issues threat to block oil

Cuban diplomat says Havana ready for dialogue with US, but certain things are off the table, including the constitution.

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Ex-US President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton to testify in Epstein probe

The Clintons agree to testify in congressional probe of high-society sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amid contempt threat.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,440

These are the key developments from day 1,440 of Russia’s war on Ukraine

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What is the US strategic minerals stockpile?

President Trump said the stockpile would 'ensure that American businesses and workers are never harmed by any shortage'.

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Relief for patients leaving Gaza as Rafah opens, but thousands still wait

Israeli restrictions mean only five Palestinians allowed to leave Gaza for treatment via Rafah crossing on first day.

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