Donald Trump has signed an executive order pulling the US out of 66 international organisations, including the UN climate framework. This marks a major shift in US global engagement. Read the full analysis.
A major think tank predicts 2026 will mark a permanent demographic shift in the UK, with deaths exceeding births. This could mean fewer workers, higher taxes, and a renewed debate on immigration. Read the full analysis.
The Guardian has issued corrections on European ageing population statistics and clarified Alex Mahon's CBE honour. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to report errors.
The UK is set for a historic demographic shift in 2026, with deaths exceeding births. This long-term trend could mean fewer workers and higher taxes, putting immigration policy in the spotlight. Read the full analysis.
European nations are urgently boosting defence budgets, driven by the Ukraine war and a potential Trump return. Discover the key trends reshaping the continent's security strategy.
Six months after violent riots targeted immigrants, Ballymena remains gripped by fear. Official silence and community patrols overshadow a fragile peace. Explore the aftermath.
The UK's ring-necked parakeet population has exploded, raising fears for native birds and bats. Scientists call for urgent research as control measures are debated.
Italy faces a severe demographic crisis with births plummeting to 379,000 in 2025. Explore the economic and social 'perfect storm' causing this collapse and its profound implications for the nation's future.
China introduces a 13% VAT on contraceptives while exempting childcare services, aiming to reverse a declining population. Experts debate the policy's effectiveness and potential risks.
A new poll reveals a European paradox: voters know state pensions are becoming unaffordable but oppose reforms. Explore the ticking timebomb for the continent's social contract in 2026.
Nouriel Roubini argues Europe's existential crisis is economic and technological, not cultural. US GDP grew 87% vs EU's 13.5% since 2008. Can reforms save the continent?
Florida wildlife officials declare a three-week black bear hunt a success, while animal rights groups condemn the 'heartbreaking' slaughter. Get the full story on the controversial cull.
Data reveals the UK's warmest spring on record led to higher breeding success for 14 songbird species, offering a glimmer of hope amid long-term declines for threatened wild birds. Discover the full story.
Across Europe, from Paris to Madrid, protests erupt over unsustainable state pensions. Ageing populations and falling birthrates create a perfect storm, forcing governments to confront unpopular reforms. Explore the data and the deepening crisis.
Strictly Come Dancing triumphed on a bleak Christmas Day for UK TV, with overall ratings hitting their lowest point in a decade. Discover the full top 10 and what it means for broadcasters.
The birth of baby Lara in Pagliara dei Marsi highlights Italy's deepening demographic crisis, with national birth rates hitting a historic low. Can policies reverse the trend?
The NBA and Fiba are advancing plans for a new European men's basketball league, with permanent franchises valued over $1bn. Get the latest on the format and timeline.
Official ONS figures confirm the UK economic slowdown, with GDP growth halving to 0.1% between July and September. The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack is cited as a key factor. Read the full analysis.
A House of Lords committee warns that young people will bear the brunt of the UK's ageing population crisis, facing higher taxes and reduced services unless government acts now.
Canada records its largest quarterly population drop in over five decades, a direct result of new caps on international students and non-permanent residents. Explore the data and the political divide driving this historic reversal.
China will impose a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive drugs from January 1, ending a 30-year exemption. Experts warn of risks to public health as social media users ridicule the move.
China ends a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT from 1 January. This 'carrot-and-stick' approach aims to boost the birth rate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. Explore the policy shift and public reaction.
Canada's population fell by 0.2% in Q3 2025, a rare decline driven by a government crackdown on international student numbers. Explore the data and economic impacts.
A fierce debate erupts as experts clash over whether population growth or overconsumption is the primary climate driver. Discover the facts and the call for women's reproductive rights.
A landmark UK study finds 10% of people over 70 have Alzheimer's-like brain changes, meaning over 1 million could be eligible for new treatments. Discover the real-world impact.
First Minister John Swinney mounts a robust defence of migration's economic benefits as support for Reform UK grows ahead of May's Holyrood election. Read his full argument.
The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.
A major new poll reveals deep European distrust of Donald Trump, with 70% labelling him an 'enemy' over his Russia-Ukraine war comments. Explore the data and its implications for transatlantic relations.
Margaret Atwood, Ian McKellen and Richard Branson lead a global call to free imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, echoing the campaign that freed Nelson Mandela.
Home Office figures reveal a sharp drop in refugees settled via UN schemes. As the Home Secretary announces new legal routes, critics warn existing pathways are vanishing. Read the full analysis.