Discover the standout poetry collections of 2025, from Forward Prize winners Karen Solie and Vidyan Ravinthiran to Seamus Heaney's collected works and Simon Armitage's new verse. Explore the year's most innovative and powerful poems.
Joe Root's unbeaten 135, his first Test century in Australia, rescued England from 5-2 to a commanding 325-9 on day one of the second Ashes Test. Follow live coverage.
Joe Root scored his first Test century in Australia, a defiant 135*, as England recovered from 5-2 to reach 325-9 on a pulsating opening day against Mitchell Starc's six-wicket haul.
A growing far-right movement in the US is blaming women's advancement for social ills and calling for the repeal of the 19th Amendment. Explore the alarming modern and retro sexism driving this push.
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's satirical poem Rich or Poor, a sharp critique of Victorian class inequality and religious hypocrisy that remains strikingly relevant to modern Britain.
Italian researchers discover AI safety features bypassed through poetry. 62% of tested models provided harmful content when prompted with verse. Learn how this vulnerability affects AI security.
Discover the groundbreaking work of women photographers from 1900-1975 in this powerful visual exhibition. Explore their forgotten contributions to photographic history.
Explore Evelyn Araluen's award-winning poetry collection The Rot, a powerful examination of colonisation's legacy through fierce lyricism and tender truths. Discover this essential Australian voice.
The bizarre digital affair between Robert F Kennedy Jr and journalist Olivia Nuzzi reveals why Americans should learn to laugh at political scandals rather than over-analyse them.
Travis Head's devastating 123 from 83 balls powered Australia to a stunning first Test victory against England, creating a major selection dilemma for the second Test.
Explore Miles Burrows' powerful poem 'Missing You' from his latest collection Slow Puncture, examining society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.
Travis Head's explosive 69-ball century, the second fastest in Ashes history, powered Australia to victory against England's 'Bazball' approach in the first Test at Perth Stadium.
Travis Head's devastating 123 from 83 balls secured Australia's eight-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test, concluding inside two days for the first time since 1921.
A Polish museum has discovered a 17th-century portrait bearing an uncanny resemblance to Robert De Niro, complete with the same distinctive mole. The actor has been invited to meet his historical lookalike.
Olga Ravn's powerful new novel The Wax Child explores 17th century witchcraft in Denmark through visceral prose and female solidarity. Discover this haunting tale of everyday sorcery.
Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' through our detailed analysis of its poetic structure, musicality and Elizabethan context. Explore more classic poetry.
Step inside the 306-year-old red house in Spitalfields, a perfectly preserved film location for The Danish Girl and Luther, resisting modernisation for three centuries.
A 15th-century Flemish triptych discovered during almshouse renovations in Sherborne, Dorset, has been valued at £3.5m. The artwork will be auctioned to fund social housing projects in the historic market town.
Joe Root's Ashes preparations falter as he scores just one run against the Lions. Discover how England's batting lineup fared in their final warm-up match before the Australia series.
Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley's frank documentary about living with incurable cancer arrives on Apple TV+. A tender portrait of love, poetry and finding joy.
A touching letter reveals Prunella Scales' lesser-known talent for reading poetry and her compassionate visits to John Betjeman. Discover the warm-hearted woman behind the actor.
New evidence suggests the bird in Joseph Wright's 'An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump' didn't die. Discover the painting's secrets at London's National Gallery exhibition.
Discover how the National Gallery's groundbreaking exhibition rescues 18th-century master Joseph Wright from obscurity, revealing his stunning play of light and shadow that predated the Romantic movement.
The Guardian is seeking UK centenarians to share their extraordinary life stories and unique perspectives on a century of change. If you're 100 or older, or know someone who is, we want to hear from you.
Discover the luminous world of Anna Ancher at Dulwich Picture Gallery's stunning exhibition, showcasing the Danish painter's revolutionary approach to capturing light and domestic intimacy.
Marnus Labuschagne delivers a commanding Sheffield Shield century for Queensland against NSW, sending a powerful message to Australian selectors ahead of the Ashes series with a flawless display of batting technique and temperament.
Discover how Eireann Lorsung's latest poem 'Simile' masterfully weaves together themes of memory, relationship, and the natural world in this week's featured poetry analysis.
A remarkable collection of William Scott's early West Country paintings, unseen for decades, emerges in a groundbreaking Somerset exhibition revealing the artist's formative years.
Step back in time through a stunning visual journey as PIX Magazine's vintage photographs reveal the untold stories of 20th century Australia, from bustling cities to remote outback communities.
Dive into our expert roundup of recent poetry releases, from Raymond Antrobus' profound explorations to Holly Hopkins' witty observations and Will Harris' boundary-pushing verse.