The UK government declares 2026 a National Year of Reading to combat plummeting reading rates among children. New initiatives include a Children's Booker prize and library cards for newborns.
The New York Jets reversed a controversial decision, awarding a fan £100,000 for a successful halftime kick. Read the full story of the U-turn and fan celebration.
A stunning £5 million four-bedroom house in North West London could be yours for just £15. Enter the Omaze prize draw supporting Alzheimer's Society before January 25.
Peter Arnett, the fearless journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Discover his remarkable career.
FIFA announces a 50% increase in the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup, with the champions set to receive $50m. All 48 teams will share a $655m kitty amid ongoing ticket price controversy.
FIFA confirms a 50% increase in World Cup prize money for 2026, with champions earning $50m. The announcement follows a row over expensive tournament tickets. Read the full details.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado sustained a vertebra fracture during a high-risk sea crossing to Norway for the Nobel ceremony. Read the full story of her perilous escape.
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, has died at 96. Discover his life and iconic, prize-winning work.
Donald Trump receives FIFA's inaugural peace award from Gianni Infantino at a lavish Washington event. Critics question the legitimacy of the prize and its timing. Read the full analysis.
Frank Gehry, the visionary architect behind the Guggenheim Bilbao and other global landmarks, has died at 96. Explore his life and revolutionary impact on architecture.
A visual journey through the past week's defining moments: Russian strikes in Ukraine, devastating Asian floods, and Trump's FIFA honour. Explore the powerful images that captured our world.
US President Donald Trump was presented with FIFA's inaugural peace award during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. Read the full story and reaction.
Former US President Donald Trump has been honoured with FIFA's first-ever peace prize by president Gianni Infantino. Read the full story on this controversial sporting award.
Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington DC. Gianni Infantino praised the former US President's 'actions to promote peace', a claim disputed by critics. Read the full story.
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.
Steve Cropper, the influential guitarist and songwriter behind 'Green Onions' and '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay', has died at 84. Read about his monumental legacy in soul and rock.
Steve Cropper, the iconic guitarist for Booker T & the MGs who shaped soul music and co-wrote classics like (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay, has died aged 84. Explore his remarkable legacy.
Steve Cropper, the iconic Booker T and the MGs guitarist who co-wrote 'Sittin' On the Dock of the Bay', has died in Nashville at 84. Read the tributes and his incredible legacy.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces accusations of breaching neutrality rules as a controversial Myanmar tycoon helps shape a new peace prize, with Donald Trump tipped as the first winner. Read the full investigation.
Steve Cropper, the iconic guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.'s and co-writer of timeless hits, has died at 83. Explore his monumental legacy in music.
A retired firefighter from Cheltenham has scooped a BMW X5 and a tax-free cash bundle worth nearly £120,000 in an online spot the ball competition. Read his heartwarming story.
Challenge yourself with Guardian's Genius Crossword 270 featuring modified answers and hidden quotations. Register now for a chance to win the £100 monthly prize. Deadline: 3 January.
Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu discusses his acclaimed Blinding trilogy, communist upbringing, and Nobel Prize prospects as his work reaches UK readers.
Rebecca Lucy Taylor opens up about her solo career, mental health struggles, and why she'd bring back George Michael in this candid interview.
Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize laureate demands any US peace agreement must hold Russia accountable for war crimes. Read the exclusive demands.
A new £15,000 fiction award and publishing deal seeks to uncover literary voices from refugee and migrant backgrounds in the UK and Ireland. Submit your work by 13 February.
Billy Porter shares details of Prince William's get-well card following his serious sepsis health scare that ended his Broadway run in Cabaret. Read the full story.
Sydney hardcore band Speed has won the first-ever NSW Music Prize, an $80,000 award designed to support local artists against international streaming competition. Discover their inspiring story.
Judith Keppel, the first UK Who Wants To Be A Millionaire jackpot winner, reveals her £1 million prize remains invested in her bank 25 years later. Discover how financial prudence created lasting security.