Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, founding guitarist of acclaimed London rock band Black Midi, has died at 26 after a long struggle with mental health. The band's label Rough Trade confirmed the tragic news.
Kemi Badenoch's call to ban under-16s from social media addresses real harms but ignores the root cause: toxic platforms and older users. We explore the complex debate.
Moses Martin, 19-year-old son of Coldplay's Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow, debuts with band People I've Met. Industry expert warns 'mediocre doesn't last' in social media age. Read the full story.
Traumatised flood victims across England are joining forces to demand action as climate change and failing infrastructure put millions more properties at risk. Read their stories.
A third of young people leaving care become homeless within two years. A leading charity demands urgent government action on housing, health, and employment support.
Exclusive: YouGov data reveals Gen Z believes in a higher power more than any other UK generation. We explore the social media influencers and trends driving this dramatic shift in faith.
Sky News joins German police on the frontline against people smugglers. As Germany toughens its asylum rules, experts warn the UK could become the next target for illegal migration. Read the full investigation.
Bible sales in the UK surged 134% since 2019, reaching £6.3m in 2025. Research links this to a 50% rise in church attendance, led by young people exploring spirituality.
A beloved Emmerdale resident is arrested as police uncover Celia Daniels's people trafficking ring. Can Moira Dingle prove her innocence? Full story and spoilers.
Netflix's adaptation of Emily Henry's hit novel 'People We Meet on Vacation' arrives with gloss but no heart. Our review of the Tom Blyth and Emily Bader film.
A groundbreaking London initiative is putting AI tools directly into the hands of residents, tackling the digital divide. Discover how communities are using tech for social good.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis reveals three crucial checks to see if you're overpaying council tax. You could be owed £100s in discounts or a backdated refund of thousands.
Miles Cross, 33, from Wrexham, admitted assisting suicides by selling a chemical online. Two people died. Police warn against dangerous forums. If you need help, call Samaritans on 116 123.
A new Guardian Australia podcast investigates claims that Tom Wills, a founder of Australian rules football, was involved in 1860s massacres of the Gayiri people. Listen to the Full Story.
UK Border Force officers can now seize mobile phones from migrants arriving in small boats. The new law also targets smugglers' supply chains with severe prison sentences. Read the latest on the Channel crossing crackdown.
Charities warn of a sharp rise in older people facing homelessness due to high rents and a lack of social housing. Experts call for urgent government action to protect vulnerable pensioners.
Hardwicke Circus, a rock band from Carlisle, braved drone strikes, pneumonia and a broken van to perform for Ukrainian troops and civilians. Discover their remarkable story of solidarity.
Blue's seventh album 'Reflections' attempts to recapture their Y2K boyband magic but delivers a clunky rehash, sounding like Westlife on a bad day. Read our full review.
Indigenous communities in Chile's Atacama desert fear Rio Tinto and Codelco's lithium mining project will cause severe water scarcity, threatening fragile ecosystems and ancestral lands. Read the full story.
South London's Dry Cleaning return with 'Secret Love', their third album. We review the band's expansive new sound and Florence Shaw's brilliantly peculiar lyrical vignettes. Out 9 January on 4AD.
Bristol indie duo Getdown Services are poised for a massive 2026 after a sold-out year. Discover their high-octane shows, scatological lyrics, and surprising social conscience. Read the full interview.
The UKHSA warns of serious health risks as temperatures plummet. Vulnerable groups urged to take precautions. Check on neighbours and stay updated with Met Office warnings.
London hardcore band False Reality releases 'Faded Intentions'. We interview the members about their roots, the scene's resurgence, and their unique sound blending metal and shoegaze.
Klezmer-dance band Oi Va Voi saw two UK shows cancelled after protests. The musicians discuss feeling targeted and the climate for Jewish artists in Britain.
Young adults across England's coastal communities reveal why they are leaving due to a lack of jobs, affordable housing, and social opportunities. Exclusive insights from the Guardian's Against the Tide series.
A surging Islamic State-linked insurgency in northern Mozambique has forced over 300,000 to flee since July. With foreign aid dwindling, civilians face a deepening humanitarian crisis.
Adana Omágua Kambeba, the first Kambeba doctor, combines her medical degree with shamanic healing. Discover her mission to integrate Indigenous knowledge with science.
Amid a global surge in conflicts, the Philippines' 56-year guerrilla war observes a rare annual Christmas ceasefire. Explore this tradition and what it reveals about the fraying world order.
Facing collapsing fish stocks, Madagascar's semi-nomadic Vezo people are cultivating seaweed as a vital new income. Discover how climate change and industrial trawling are reshaping an ancient maritime culture.
A physical altercation between ruling and opposition MPs suspended Turkey's parliament session. Watch the dramatic footage and learn how lawmakers eventually passed the 2026 budget.