Archives reveal UK ruled out military action against Mugabe
Declassified files show Tony Blair's government dismissed a UK-led invasion of Zimbabwe in 2004 as not a 'serious option', warning of heavy casualties and legal hurdles.
Declassified files show Tony Blair's government dismissed a UK-led invasion of Zimbabwe in 2004 as not a 'serious option', warning of heavy casualties and legal hurdles.
As the 40 coldest days, Al-Arba'iniya, begin, a Gaza City resident describes life without shelter, heat or power. With over a million in shelters, winter rain brings collapse and death.
Newly released documents show Tony Blair pressured officials to drop a probe into UK soldiers' Iraq files. Read the full details of the political scandal.
Newly released files reveal Peter Mandelson warned Tony Blair that Gordon Brown's supporters could sabotage Labour's 2005 election campaign from within. Discover the internal tensions.
Newly released UK Cabinet papers from 2005 reveal Tony Blair privately questioned the Iraq War's legality and his legacy. Explore the confidential discussions that shaped history.
Newly released archives reveal how Tony Blair's key advisers agonised over his ill-fated 2000 Women's Institute speech, which led to heckling and slow hand-claps. Discover the inside story.
Exclusive report from Gaza reveals the devastating human cost of the ongoing conflict, with over 400 killed since October despite a ceasefire. Reconstruction remains blocked as borders shift daily.
Months after the Israel-Hamas truce, Palestinian journalists in Gaza remain in peril. Over 247 media workers have been killed since 2023, with the UN condemning targeted attacks. Read their harrowing testimonies.
A Palestinian writer describes life under a nominal ceasefire, where families survive in makeshift tents along Al-Rashid Street as attacks continue. Read her powerful account of hope and survival.
John Blair's new book, 'Killing the Dead', delves into the terrifying and complex history of vampire folklore. Discover the real stories behind the myth. Read the full review now.
A moving new film, 'Bowie: The Final Act', explores the musician's later career and poignant final album, 'Blackstar'. Featuring collaborators like Tony Visconti. In cinemas from 26 December.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke defends appointing a security expert over a judge-led royal commission into the Bondi attack. He also announces accelerated plans for a National Firearms Register. Read the full details.
The Australian government unveils a new regime to outlaw extremist hate groups, targeting organisations like Hizb ut-Tahrir and neo-Nazi networks that operate just inside legal limits.
Tony Edwards, who dedicated 50 years to protecting Yorkshire's water and environment, has died aged 77. His legacy includes pioneering nature-based flood defences and inspiring a generation.
Israeli troops fire into Gaza school sheltering displaced people, killing six including a baby. The attack raises post-ceasefire death toll to 401. Read the full report.
A five-month-old baby was among five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces at a school shelter in Gaza City, raising the post-ceasefire death toll to 400. Read the latest on the fragile truce.
The Australian government announces urgent reforms to combat antisemitism and hate speech following the Bondi Beach massacre. New laws target 'dehumanising' rhetoric.
Jake Paul prepares for Anthony Joshua with elite sparring partners, but experts predict a brutal lesson in Miami. Will the YouTube star survive?
Australia's Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke defends Asio's actions as questions arise over the Bondi attackers' Philippines trip. The Jewish community prepares for more funerals.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke expresses full confidence in Asio. PM Anthony Albanese urges unity at a Sydney multifaith event amid criticism over antisemitism response. Read the latest developments.
Israel's military chief calls a Gaza demarcation line a 'new border', barring Palestinians from 58% of their territory. Read the on-ground report from The Guardian's correspondent.
Tony Cottee insists Nuno Espirito Santo must stop tinkering and keep faith with Freddie Potts and Mateus Fernandes in West Ham's midfield. Read his full verdict.
Nour AbuShammala's story of six displacements, injury, and devastation in Gaza over two years of war. A powerful account of survival and the struggle to rebuild.
Brighton & Hove Albion has barred Guardian journalists from the Amex Stadium following reports on owner Tony Bloom's alleged gambling syndicate. MPs call for an FA investigation.
Turkey's foreign minister states the primary task for a Gaza stabilisation force is to stop attacks, not disarm Hamas. Read the latest on the diplomatic stance.
Australia refuses to issue passports for fewer than 40 citizens, mostly children, held in 'militarised' Syrian camps despite US warnings that inaction 'compounds risk to all of us'.
Australia will face the USA, Paraguay and a European playoff winner in Group D, with all matches in cooler west coast cities. Coach Tony Popovic reveals preparation plans.
A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza has failed to stop the bloodshed, with over 360 Palestinians killed since October. Families remain trapped in dire conditions as Israel's 'yellow line' hardens into a permanent partition. Read the full report.
Maryam, 12, is one of few hundred patients allowed out of Gaza for critical care since October 2025. Read her story and the wider medical crisis.
Australia will face the USA, Paraguay, and a European playoff winner in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Discover the key fixtures and historic matchups awaiting the Socceroos.