China's Economy Hits 5.2% Growth Target for 2025
China's economy achieved its 5.2% growth goal for 2025, navigating a Trump-led trade war and a domestic property crisis. Discover the key drivers and global implications.
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Trump's Davos 2026 Arrival Amid Global Order Crisis
As Donald Trump leads the largest US delegation ever to Davos, the World Economic Forum's 'spirit of dialogue' faces its greatest test. Can the old world order be saved?
RFK Jr's diet plan sparks health and environment fears
New US dietary guidelines championing meat and dairy raise alarms. Experts warn of health risks and environmental damage, contradicting Kennedy's own anti-obesity goals.
London property sellers suffer losses as market stalls
New data reveals nearly 15% of London home sellers made a loss in 2025, double the national average. Discover why flats and prime areas are hardest hit and what the future holds for the capital's property market.
Climate Change Costs US 12% in Income, Research Shows
New research reveals unchecked global heating has cut American incomes by over a tenth since 2000, challenging Trump's anti-climate agenda. Discover the economic impact.
Carney hails new strategic partnership with China in Beijing
Canadian PM Mark Carney met President Xi Jinping in Beijing to forge a new strategic partnership, aiming to diversify trade away from Trump's America. Read the full analysis.
London Mayor Warns of AI 'Mass Unemployment' Risk
Sadiq Khan urges ministers to act on AI's threat to London jobs, highlighting a 70% skills shift by 2030. A new taskforce will assess the impact and offer free training.
London Mayor Khan: AI a 'Weapon of Mass Destruction' for Jobs
London Mayor Sadiq Khan warns AI could cause mass unemployment in the capital's white-collar sectors. He announces a new taskforce and free training to mitigate the impact. Read his stark warning and proposed solutions.
Economic War Named Biggest Global Risk at Davos
A Davos survey reveals economic wars are the top global threat for 2026, outpacing armed conflict and climate change. Discover the key risks and geopolitical tensions.
The Dark Side of Detty December Party Season
The Detty December festival, a homecoming for the global Black diaspora in Africa, faces growing local resentment over rising costs and tourist behaviour. Explore the tensions behind the celebrations.
Davos 2025: Economic Warfare Named Top Global Risk
Ahead of the Davos summit, a WEF survey of 1,300 experts identifies economic clashes as the biggest short-term threat, with climate risks looming large over the next decade. Read the full analysis.
Local Initiatives vs. Online Shopping: The High Street Battle
As UK high streets face decline, Guardian readers debate solutions. From supporting Brixton's markets to local art revivals, discover if consumer choice or community action holds the key to survival.
World Bank: 25% of developing countries poorer than 2019
A World Bank report reveals a quarter of developing nations are poorer than pre-pandemic, with sub-Saharan Africa hit hardest. Global growth has 'downshifted', threatening poverty reduction. Read the full analysis.
AI Datacentres Drain Australia's Energy and Water
Australia's AI ambitions clash with environmental reality as datacentres demand colossal electricity and water, risking net zero targets. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Quebec's Lake Rouge vanishes in mysterious outburst flood
A northern Quebec lake vanished overnight, sending water 10km overland. Was it a freak natural event or caused by decades of logging and wildfires? Experts investigate.
Chef Tommy Banks on the real cost of a £7 toastie
Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks reveals to Sky News the 'political decisions' crippling UK hospitality, the impact of weight loss drugs, and why your cooking needs more salt. Read his full interview.
Australian Cities Face LA-Scale Wildfire Threat
A new report warns suburbs of Sydney, Melbourne and other capitals are at risk of catastrophic fires like the 2025 LA blazes. Experts urge immediate action on preparedness and emissions.
Syrian Winery Stalls in Post-Assad Legal Limbo
A year after the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian businesses like the Jarjour winery face an uncertain future amid cultural flux and unclear laws on alcohol sales. Explore the challenges of Syria's new era.
European Defence Spending Soars Amid Trump & Ukraine Fears
European nations are urgently boosting defence budgets, driven by the Ukraine war and a potential Trump return. Discover the key trends reshaping the continent's security strategy.
Joint mortgage abuse left me trapped for five years
Sarah Matthews shares her harrowing story of coercive control and joint mortgage abuse, a five-year legal battle to reclaim her home, and the warning signs banks must spot.
Guardian readers debate: Should we turn the internet off?
Guardian readers passionately debate whether the internet's harms outweigh its benefits. From democracy to disability, we explore the arguments for and against switching off the digital world.
Gentrification Debate Divides Diner Pair Over Community Impact
A psychotherapy trainee and a retired software engineer found common ground living abroad but clashed on gentrification, second homes, and mental health during a Guardian 'Dining Across the Divide' session. Discover their takeaways.
Europe's Invasive Species Crisis in Pictures
Photojournalist Erik Irmer documents the spread of invasive alien species across Europe, from parakeets in London to nutria in Germany. See the ecological impact.
Sanctions Boost Russian Wine Industry, Taste Test Reveals All
With Western imports blocked, Russian winemakers are expanding production. But in a blind tasting, Moscow drinkers still preferred German wine. Discover the patriotic push transforming Russia's vineyards.
AI Boom's Environmental Toll: A Growing Climate Threat
As AI's energy and water consumption soars, experts warn its environmental impact could derail climate targets. Can the technology's benefits outweigh its spiralling costs?
Long Showers: A Costly Habit for the Planet
A letter to the Guardian highlights the environmental cost of long showers, urging a rethink of water use in the climate crisis. Discover how small changes can make a big difference.
Future generations' verdict on our use of AI
How will our descendants view today's AI revolution? Explore the ethical and societal legacy we are creating with artificial intelligence. Join the conversation.
2025 confirmed as UK's warmest and sunniest year
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.
Catastrophic floods hit South-East Asia in monsoon season
Torrential monsoon rains trigger severe flooding across South-East Asia, causing widespread displacement and damage. Experts link the extreme weather to climate change. Read the full report.
Jordan's ancient olive harvest wilts under record heat
Record-breaking heat and drought have destroyed 70% of Jordan's olive crop, endangering livelihoods and a centuries-old tradition. Discover the impact on families and the economy.
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