Friday's Essential News Digest
Your concise briefing on today's top stories, from political developments to cultural highlights. Stay informed with our essential morning roundup.
Your concise briefing on today's top stories, from political developments to cultural highlights. Stay informed with our essential morning roundup.
Nissan begins production of the third-generation Leaf at its upgraded Sunderland plant, a £450m bet on the UK's EV future, despite a global retreat from strict electrification targets.
From the London Underground to the World Wide Web, discover the UK's greatest engineering achievements. New research shows 94% of Brits are proud of this heritage, as Nissan celebrates its Sunderland plant.
The Guardian's final Thursday news quiz of 2025 offers 20 festive questions, from a baby pygmy hippo to AI mishaps. Test your trivia and sign up for a special Christmas edition.
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash, Newcastle United and Chelsea face a major injury crisis with 10 players ruled out. Get the latest team news and updates.
Crystal Palace and Leeds United face a major injury crisis ahead of their Premier League match. Get the latest team news and updates on all the absentees.
Ahead of Tottenham vs Liverpool, 13 players are confirmed out and 2 are doubts due to injuries and AFCON. Get the full team news and impact analysis here.
Arsenal and Everton face a major injury crisis ahead of their Premier League meeting. Get the latest team news, return dates, and how absences could impact the game.
Google has launched a new 'preferred sources' tool, allowing users to personalise their Top Stories feed. Learn how to add your favourite outlets like Metro and what this means for search.
The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off, with 32 Premier League stars departing. Discover which clubs, like Sunderland and Fulham, face the most significant squad disruption and which escape unscathed.
The UK government will review its electric vehicle sales targets in 2024, a move welcomed by carmakers. Ministers confirm the 2035 petrol car ban stays, despite EU softening its rules.
Nissan begins production of the new Leaf EV in Sunderland, a major boost for UK manufacturing with over £450m invested. Discover the future of the plant.
Amid challenging headlines, The Guardian invites US readers to share the news stories from 2025 that brought them hope or happiness. Contribute your ray of light anonymously.
Manchester City moved second in the Premier League with a 3-0 victory over Sunderland. Rayan Cherki's stunning rabona assist for Phil Foden capped a dominant display. Read the full match report.
Mikel Arteta faces a defensive headache with key players including Declan Rice and William Saliba major doubts for Arsenal's Premier League trip to Aston Villa. Get the latest team news and predicted line-up.
Ahead of their Premier League clash, both AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea are dealing with significant injury and suspension woes. Get the full team news and updates here.
Tottenham host Brentford with nine players sidelined. Get the latest on Solanke, Kulusevski, Maddison and Frank's 'special' reunion with the Bees.
Full team news, injury updates, and predicted lineups for all Premier League matches this weekend, including Aston Villa vs Arsenal and Man City vs Sunderland. Get the latest ahead of the action.
Full injury update for Tottenham and Brentford ahead of their Premier League clash. Key stars including Maddison and Solanke are sidelined. Get the latest team news here.
Florian Wirtz's late deflected goal salvaged a 1-1 draw for Liverpool against Sunderland at Anfield. Read the full match report and analysis of the champions' struggles.
A packed Saturday of Premier League action sees Arsenal aiming to extend their lead, while Liverpool face a test. Brighton host Villa in a crucial clash. Full fixture guide.
Ex-Watford star Troy Deeney labels Granit Xhaka's £17m Sunderland move the 'signing of the season'. The ex-Arsenal captain is inspiring the Black Cats' shock top-six push. Read the full story.
Brian Brobbey's powerful header completes a spectacular Sunderland fightback from 2-0 down against Bournemouth in a Premier League thriller at the Stadium of Light.
Franklin Francis, 56, described as a 'loving and kind' man, has died after a violent altercation in Forest Gate. Two men arrested. Police reassure community.
Explore the week's most powerful photographs, from a Hong Kong fire and a sea turtle in Angola to festive lights at Liverpool Cathedral. Discover the stories behind the lens.
Challenge yourself with The Guardian's Thursday news quiz. 15 questions on topical events, pop culture, and general knowledge. How will you score? Share your results in the comments!
A visual journey across the globe: Ukrainian air defences, Gaza's flooded camps, and London's memorials. See the powerful images shaping our world today.
Chelsea and Arsenal are tracking Nottingham Forest's £70m-rated defender Murillo after his stellar performance against Liverpool. Discover the latest transfer news and analysis.
Raúl Jiménez's dramatic late winner gives Fulham a crucial victory over Sunderland, easing pressure on manager Marco Silva amid ongoing uncertainty at the club.
Explore the world's most powerful images this week, from a Gaza ceasefire and US border wall construction to a German winter wonderland and the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix.