Karen Carney wins Strictly Come Dancing 2025
Football legend Karen Carney and pro Carlos Gu lift the Glitter Ball trophy in a tear-jerking Strictly final, marking a historic first for the show. Get the full story and reactions.
Football legend Karen Carney and pro Carlos Gu lift the Glitter Ball trophy in a tear-jerking Strictly final, marking a historic first for the show. Get the full story and reactions.
Take on The Guardian's festive cartoon challenge. Can you identify 20 famous faces from 2025's news in Stephen Collins' latest illustration? Find the answers and relive the year's biggest moments.
From global conflict and climate disasters to sporting glory and papal change, view the powerful photographs that captured a tumultuous 2025. See the year's defining moments.
Think you know your African football? Take our challenging Africa Cup of Nations quiz and test your knowledge on AFCON 2025 hosts, history, and legends. Can you score full marks?
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.
Discover the definitive list of the 20 best video games released in 2025, from blockbuster RPGs to innovative indie gems. Find your next favourite game now.
The First Dog on the Moon Institute delivers its annual, bitingly satirical Christmas message for 2025, offering a unique perspective on the year's events. Read the full cartoon commentary.
Discover The Guardian's definitive cultural highlights of 2025, featuring the year's most groundbreaking films, must-watch TV series, and essential music releases. Explore the full list now.
GameCentral readers discuss the contenders for 2025's second-best video game, from Silksong to Hades 2, while grappling with industry issues like Steam's 19,000 releases and Metroid Prime 4's flaws.
A bizarre children's TV segment about clothes shopping became an unlikely cultural touchstone in 2025, sparking nostalgia and viral debate. Discover the story behind the year's most unexpected trend.
As Parliament closes for 2025, the 'Politics at Sam and Anne's' podcast reflects on a tumultuous year, rating which politicians can look forward to 2026. Listen now.
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist is packed with champions. From England's Euro-winning heroines to a darts prodigy and an F1 world champion, we analyse each contender's claim to the trophy.
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.
BBC's Belfast-set police drama Blue Lights ranks No. 5 in the best TV shows of 2025. Discover why its procedural tension and Troubles legacy make it a must-watch.
The Guardian is asking readers to name their best film of 2025. Share your favourite thriller, comedy or horror anonymously via our secure form. Tell us now!
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.
Lady Gaga's sixth album 'Mayhem' marks a triumphant return to her operatic electroclash roots, securing the No. 5 spot in the year's best albums. Discover the review.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals his illustrated guide to the most intriguing conspiracy theory books of 2025. Discover the must-read titles and hidden narratives shaping this year's literary underground.
Discover the must-read titles of 2025, from new novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ian McEwan to memoirs and prize-winning non-fiction. Browse the full list now.
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.
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas 2025. Get the final deadlines for Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, Parcelforce and major retailers to ensure gifts arrive on time.