On September 14, 2019, a gang of burglars stole a fully functional 18-karat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace, birthplace of one of the most famous British prime ministers, Winston Churchill.

On the Twelfth Night of Christmas, the English gather around cider trees to sing, or wassail, a soothing lullaby to the health and production of the crop.

The South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, shocked his nation as he proclaimed martial law on Dec. 3, 2024.