The UK government's decision to cut its contribution to the Global Fund by 40% has drawn severe criticism from health experts and charities, who warn it will cost lives and undermine pandemic preparedness.
Londoners are reminiscing about the city's vanished internet cafés. Discover why these once-vital hubs are dearly missed and what other high street businesses have disappeared.
On 12 November 1990, Tim Berners-Lee circulated a memo proposing the World Wide Web. Discover how this modest CERN project revolutionised global communication and created trillion-dollar tech giants.
A proposed UK law empowers watchdogs to test AI models for child safety before release, as reports of AI-generated abuse material more than double. Learn how this aims to protect children.
The mystery of the dapper 'fedora man' from the viral Louvre heist photo is solved. Discover how a 15-year-old French teenager became an accidental internet sensation.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring missing crucial climate threshold a catastrophic moral failure that betrays future generations.
The United Nations issues stark warning as 2023-2025 set to become hottest three-year period ever recorded, risking permanent damage to Earth's climate systems.
In a dramatic climate policy reversal, Brazil's President Lula da Silva is pushing to restore the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target at COP30 talks, marking a stark contrast to his predecessor's environmental record.
Scientists confirm Hurricane Melissa's record-breaking intensity directly linked to human-caused climate change, signalling a dangerous new era for Atlantic weather systems.
Australia considers banning social media downvotes after Reddit's controversial feature fuels online toxicity and political manipulation. Could this reshape digital discourse worldwide?
Groundbreaking research reveals humanity still has a fighting chance to return to crucial 1.5°C climate target through immediate, coordinated global action on emissions and carbon removal.
In a historic move for climate justice, world leaders are backing new taxes on extreme wealth and fossil fuel profits to create a multi-billion pound fund supporting developing nations facing climate catastrophe.
Britain withdraws from flagship £1.2bn tropical forest conservation initiative, raising concerns about global climate leadership and Amazon deforestation.
A seismic generational shift is underway as young activists worldwide challenge traditional power structures through protests, social media, and political engagement. Discover how youth movements are reshaping global politics.
FIFA faces international criticism after awarding Donald Trump its Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw in Marrakech, with football associations worldwide condemning the decision.
A breathtaking visual journey capturing Wednesday's celestial events and spiritual traditions across continents, from Hindu festivals to lunar wonders.
World stock markets experience dramatic downturn amid growing concerns that the artificial intelligence investment boom has reached unsustainable levels, wiping billions from company valuations.
New research reveals the Great Barrier Reef is facing its most severe coral bleaching event on record, with global heating pushing this natural wonder toward irreversible decline.
Australia becomes the first Western nation to implement a comprehensive social media ban, with platforms including Reddit and Kick now completely inaccessible to millions of users following controversial new laws.
Leading scientists warn that rogue solar geoengineering efforts could destabilise global climate systems, creating catastrophic consequences if deployed without international oversight.
From ancient Egyptian treasures unveiled at the British Museum to dramatic typhoon aftermath across Asia - today's most compelling visual stories captured by Guardian photographers worldwide.
The Netherlands blocks China's Nexperia from acquiring Nowi, triggering a semiconductor crisis that could paralyse European car manufacturing and escalate global tech tensions.
Thousands face unexpected legal threats as copyright enforcement firms exploit adult content sites in aggressive 'Strike 3' litigation campaign across the UK.
A groundbreaking investigation reveals how state capture corruption is systematically dismantling democratic institutions worldwide, with alarming trends showing no country is immune to this growing threat.
An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions and exploitation create a cycle of poverty and environmental damage.
As the controversial closure of USAID sends shockwaves through international development circles, Guardian investigation reveals why many recipient countries view this as liberation rather than loss.
In an urgent address, the UN Secretary-General delivers a stark climate crisis warning, demanding immediate global action to prevent catastrophic warming as emissions continue to rise.
ACE Money Transfer CEO reveals how remittances are transforming from financial lifelines into powerful tools for community development and economic resilience across developing nations.
Britain's automotive giant Jaguar Land Rover is driving a manufacturing surge, with new data revealing the sector's fastest growth in nearly 18 months. Discover how JLR's expansion is powering the UK's industrial recovery.
South Africa's World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi teams up with Aston Villa and Olympic stars to shape CVC Capital Partners' massive global sports investment strategy.