Royal Photographic Society 2025 Award Winners
Discover the stunning winners of the Royal Photographic Society 2025 International Photography Awards, featuring breathtaking landscape and portrait photography.
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Sailor revives traditional canoe building in New Caledonia
Activist Aile Tikoure leads project reviving indigenous Kanak maritime heritage through traditional canoe building, reconnecting communities with ocean rights and cultural identity.
Marjorie Ainsworth's 103-year legacy celebrated
Celebrating the remarkable life of Marjorie Ainsworth, whose 86-year volunteer service for Manchester and Salford Film Society and pioneering educational work left an indelible mark on UK culture. Discover her inspiring journey.
The Surprising Power of Small Talk
Discover why small talk is an essential social tool for building rapport and a gateway to deeper conversations. Learn expert tips to master this underestimated skill.
Women's strike, gang recapture in global photos
Powerful images from Friday include South African women's anti-violence protest, Guatemalan gang leader capture, and West Bank tensions. See the world through Guardian's lens.
UK Construction Productivity Stuck in 1990s
A damning report reveals UK construction productivity is lower than in 1997. Decades of under-investment are blamed. Discover the urgent need for modernisation.
Housing crisis deepens as building costs soar
England's housebuilding crisis worsens as developers face 'jaws of death' between rising costs and stagnant prices. Can the government's 1.5 million homes target be saved?
Hornsey Town Hall restored after six-year project
North London's Grade II listed Art Deco gem, Hornsey Town Hall, reopens following a monumental six-year restoration, removed from the Heritage at Risk register. Discover the revived cultural hub.
16 Ancient Canoes Found in Wisconsin Lake Dating 5,200 Years
Archaeologists uncover 16 submerged Indigenous canoes in Lake Mendota, revealing a 5,200-year-old prehistoric 'parking lot' used by ancient travellers. Discover this remarkable find.
Five Cultural Shifts That Captured Australia in 2025
The Guardian's annual Shift Happens report uncovers five major cultural transformations reshaping Australian society. Discover the trends defining the nation's identity.
Minne Fry: Abstract Artist's 60-Year Career
Celebrating the remarkable life and career of abstract artist Minne Fry, whose work spanned six decades and earned critical acclaim in London and beyond. Discover her artistic journey.
Trump's Repression Escalates: Threat to US Democracy
As Trump's administration deploys federal forces against civilians, experts warn of democratic backsliding. Learn how communities are resisting through strategic nonviolence and what comes next.
Barbican's £240m redesign to improve accessibility
London's iconic Barbican Centre is undergoing a major £240 million renewal. The project will introduce a new wayfinding system to tackle its confusing layout, making the brutalist landmark more accessible for all visitors from 2027.
Nationwide keeps all UK bank branches open until 2030
Nationwide commits to keeping its 696 branches, including Virgin Money, open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of bank closures and supporting communities.
Nationwide's 18 London Branches Safe Until 2030
Nationwide Building Society confirms 18 London branches will remain open until at least 2030 as part of its 'last branch in town' pledge, bucking the UK's bank closure trend.
Guardian's Building Power: US Civil Rights Series
The Guardian unveils 'Building Power', an independent editorial series examining movement building and civil rights protection efforts across the United States. Explore the groundbreaking coverage now.
Liverpool Street Station redesign decision delayed
A decision on the controversial £1 billion Liverpool Street Station redevelopment has been pushed back to 2026 after new details triggered a fresh public consultation.
Hackney man sentenced over dangerous building site
Moses Meisels received a suspended sentence after HSE found serious safety failures at a Hackney synagogue site where a man's body was discovered. Learn more about the case.
Manchester approves UK's tallest skyscraper outside London
Manchester secures planning permission for a monumental £1bn development featuring the tallest skyscraper outside London, set to transform the city's skyline with 1.5 million sq ft of office and retail space.
UK construction sheds workers at fastest rate in 5 years
Britain's construction sector faces its steepest workforce decline in five years as rising costs and falling demand create a perfect storm for the industry.
Southgate reveals England's Traitors obsession & secret notes
Gareth Southgate unveils England's unique team-building strategy inspired by BBC hit show The Traitors, including secret notes and psychological games to strengthen squad unity ahead of crucial matches.
Giant Starmer effigy unveiled for Bonfire Night
A massive 25-foot effigy of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has been unveiled ahead of Bonfire Night celebrations in Lewes, sparking both controversy and tradition.
Satisfactory PS5 Review: Factory Gaming Perfected
Discover why this factory-building phenomenon is captivating PlayStation gamers with its addictive gameplay loop and stunning visuals, proving even conveyor belts can be thrilling.
Croydon's The Fold Development Faces Complete Rebuild
Exclusive investigation reveals how a flagship Croydon newbuild development faces complete reconstruction just years after completion, raising serious questions about building standards and resident safety in London's property market.
The Truman Show: 27 Years Later, More Prescient Than Ever
As The Truman Show approaches its 27th anniversary, this deep dive explores how Peter Weir's 1998 cinematic vision has evolved from speculative fiction to unnerving social prophecy in our age of reality TV and digital surveillance.
Worker dies trapped under collapsed medieval tower
A construction worker has died after being trapped for nearly half a day beneath the rubble of a collapsed 14th-century bell tower at St Mary's Church in Kent during restoration work.
Worker rescued after 11 hours in medieval tower collapse
Emergency crews pull construction worker from rubble of collapsed 14th-century tower in dramatic overnight operation after 11 hours trapped beneath medieval stonework.
Bridging the Generation Gap: Finding Friendship
Discover how breaking down generational stereotypes can lead to meaningful connections and transform your social landscape in modern Britain.
Rome's Ancient Torre dei Conti Tower Collapses
A significant portion of Rome's medieval Torre dei Conti has collapsed, sending rubble cascading into the street near the Imperial Forums. The 12th-century tower suffered catastrophic structural failure, though miraculously no injuries were reported.
Victorian Asylum's Luxury Flat Transformation
Discover how a former Victorian asylum in Carshalton is being transformed into luxury apartments, blending historic architecture with modern living in this peaceful London suburb.
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