A Michelin-trained chef is accused of cheating in multiple Thai restaurant eating challenges, hiding food in his bag to win over £700 in prize money. Read the full story of the scandal that left staff suspicious.
Take on The Guardian's festive cartoon challenge. Can you identify 20 famous faces from 2025's news in Stephen Collins' latest illustration? Find the answers and relive the year's biggest moments.
A journalist's quest to break a UK record by eating Dave's Hot Chicken's Carolina Reaper tenders in Soho leads to searing pain and a cautionary tale about extreme spice. Discover the full fiery story.
Tackle the latest hard Sudoku puzzle, number 7145. Sharpen your logic and test your problem-solving skills with this classic brain teaser. Can you solve it?
Angela Rayner is writing a memoir detailing her journey from poverty to Deputy PM and her resignation over a stamp duty row. The book, set for 2026, fuels talk of a future Labour leadership challenge.
Kensington and Chelsea, Westminster, Wandsworth, City of London and Hammersmith and Fulham can raise rates above 5% in 2026/27. Find out why and what it means for residents.
Perry Farrell issues a second apology for his 2024 on-stage altercation with Dave Navarro, which led to the band's split and a $10 million lawsuit. The band confirms they have resolved their differences but will not reunite.
Legendary alt-rock band Jane's Addiction has officially disbanded following a bitter feud involving a $10m lawsuit and an onstage altercation. Read the full story of their dramatic final chapter.
A High Court judge will decide in the new year whether a judicial review challenging trans access to Hampstead Heath's single-sex ponds can proceed. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
Organiser of Greedozer Invasion Day rally launches legal fight against Victoria's new CBD search powers. Could this set a precedent for protest rights in the UK? Read the full analysis.
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
Jamiroquai returns to London's O2 Arena after six years. Get the essential door, start, and finish times for their 'Heels of Steel' tour shows on December 9 and 14.
Justin Baren, founding member of Chicago pop-rock band The Redwalls, has died aged 40. The band confirmed the tragic news this week. Read the full story.
Can you conquer The Guardian's notoriously hard Sudoku puzzle #7128? Test your logic skills with this classic brain teaser. Grab a pen and give it a go!
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Felicity Ashely thought stomach cramps during her 3000-mile Atlantic row were dehydration. The truth was bowel cancer. Read her inspiring survival story.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 returns to Elstree with six couples facing the first-ever Instant Dance Challenge. Live coverage from 6.05pm on BBC One. Follow all the action!
Tackle the Guardian's latest Killer Sudoku 998. Apply normal rules and solve dotted-line shapes. Find the solution in the next issue. Challenge your mind today!
British indie band Radiohead set new attendance record at The O2 with 22,355 fans, surpassing Metallica's 2017 milestone during their four-night London residency.
Tackle the notoriously difficult Sudoku 7121 hard puzzle. Discover solving strategies and test your logical thinking skills with this brain-teasing challenge.
Fresh archaeological research reveals surprising new details about Peru's mysterious Band of Holes, challenging previous theories about this ancient enigma. Discover the latest findings.
Two 15-year-olds are seeking an urgent injunction against Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates constitutional rights to political communication.
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
Black Box Recorder experience massive comeback after Billie Eilish shares their 1998 track. Band announces first headline gig in 17 years at London Palladium. Discover their surprising revival story.
Sydney hardcore band Speed has won the first-ever NSW Music Prize, an $80,000 award designed to support local artists against international streaming competition. Discover their inspiring story.
Discover how music history nearly changed forever as Morrissey almost fronted The Clash and Midge Ure was offered Queen's lead singer role. Explore these fascinating 'what if' scenarios.
IDC Ventures files High Court petition to block Curve's £125m sale to Lloyds, alleging governance failures wiped out £670m shareholder value. Read the latest developments.
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, legendary bassist for The Stone Roses, has passed away at 63. Read tributes and the full story of his iconic music career.
Step into Rachel Reeves' shoes and try to balance Britain's budget in our interactive game. Can you keep MPs happy and bond markets calm while tackling a £22bn shortfall?