California Democrats, led by Governor Gavin Newsom, are championing Proposition 50 in a strategic move to maintain political dominance and counter Republican challenges in the crucial 2026 elections.
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.
A tragic case of fatal child abuse sees California father sentenced to 25 years to life for violently shaking his 3-month-old son, exposing the devastating consequences of shaken baby syndrome.
California voters have delivered a seismic shock to the state's political establishment, approving Proposition 50 to redraw congressional districts in a move that could reshape American politics for years to come.
Scientists in California witness unprecedented cosmic explosion from distant supermassive black hole, illuminating the night sky with otherworldly brilliance.
Discover the breathtaking wonders of London's Natural History Museum - from the iconic blue whale skeleton to dinosaur fossils and geological marvels that will transport you through millions of years of Earth's history.
Multiple California police officers were rushed to hospital following a brutal attack while attempting to apprehend a suspect, raising concerns about officer safety.
Exclusive details emerge about the audacious Louvre jewellery theft, with French prosecutors revealing the suspects were petty criminals rather than master thieves in a robbery that stunned Paris.
New research reveals that spending time in art galleries significantly reduces stress hormones and improves mental wellbeing. Discover how cultural engagement could be your new prescription for calm.
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.
California Democrats face unexpected voter rebellion as Proposition 50 divides the party and threatens to reshape the 2024 election landscape in a stunning political reversal.
French court convicts two men for the spectacular 2015 jewellery theft at Paris's Louvre Museum, where thieves smashed display cases and escaped with valuable treasures.
Discover how Beth Pratt's groundbreaking work is transforming wildlife conservation in Yosemite through innovative corridors and community engagement.
World leaders gather for historic inauguration of Grand Egyptian Museum, showcasing Tutankhamun's complete collection for first time near Cairo's iconic pyramids.
French authorities have charged two additional suspects in connection with the sophisticated Louvre Museum theft, bringing the total to four individuals facing prosecution for the high-profile art heist that shocked Paris.
French authorities charge a 38-year-old woman and accomplice following an audacious jewellery theft at the world-famous Louvre museum in Paris.
After two decades of planning and construction, the monumental Museum of Planetary Heritage has finally opened its doors, housing artefacts valued at nearly £1 billion in a spectacular new cultural landmark.
French authorities charge woman in connection with sophisticated Louvre jewellery theft that saw €5 million in treasures stolen from prestigious Paris museum.
A controversial hand-counting experiment in Republican-controlled Shasta County has collapsed into disarray, with officials missing key deadlines and facing legal challenges that threaten to disenfranchise voters.
Meet the Kunstpalast's famously cantankerous attendant whose blunt honesty and dry wit have transformed him from staff member to must-see attraction for art lovers visiting the German museum.
After two decades of anticipation, Cairo's monumental Grand Egyptian Museum unveils the world's most comprehensive display of Tutankhamun treasures, rewriting archaeological exhibition standards.
NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma mansion burgled while team played away game. Police investigating high-value theft of jewellery and luxury items.
Exclusive: The teenage son of world-renowned artist Damien Hirst has been sentenced to prison after burgling his father's multi-million pound West London mansion while the artist was abroad.
In a brazen overnight theft, sophisticated criminals have plundered more than 1,000 items from a museum collection, leaving authorities stunned by the scale and precision of the operation.
A deep dive into California's controversial Proposition 50 and its potential to revolutionise electoral fairness by tackling partisan gerrymandering head-on.
As Trump returns to power, California emerges as the epicentre of American resistance, deploying legislative firepower and progressive policies to defend democratic values.
After two decades of construction and numerous delays, Egypt's monumental $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum opens its doors beside the Giza pyramids, becoming the world's largest archaeological museum.
Federal immigration agents were involved in a violent shooting in Southern California, leaving one person critically injured and sparking an urgent investigation into the controversial incident.
A serial offender's electronic tag betrayed him after he targeted the renowned artist's London studio in a late-night burglary, netting valuable signed prints.
A sophisticated burglary at Oakland Museum of California sees thieves steal invaluable Native American artefacts in a carefully planned overnight operation, leaving authorities and community devastated.