The Zong Massacre: A Slave Ship's Atrocity and Abolition
A chilling account of the 1781 Zong massacre, where 132 enslaved Africans were murdered for insurance money, and how this atrocity fuelled Britain's abolitionist movement.
A chilling account of the 1781 Zong massacre, where 132 enslaved Africans were murdered for insurance money, and how this atrocity fuelled Britain's abolitionist movement.
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship remains detained off Papua New Guinea after running aground. Investigations launched into the incident and a prior passenger death. Read the latest.
The Coral Adventurer remains aground near Lae, PNG. All 124 passengers and crew are safe but will be flown home after failed refloat attempts. The ship was already under investigation for a previous passenger death.
A senior US Republican defends recent military strikes in Nigeria and Syria as a continuation of the policy to combat Islamic State extremism, amid claims of a new Trump-era approach.
The Coral Adventurer, under investigation for a passenger's death, has grounded near Lae, PNG. All 120+ passengers and crew are safe as refloating efforts begin. Read the latest.
A Manchester woman's cultural awakening came through a JMW Turner print after a thyroid cancer diagnosis. Discover how art provided a mirror for her struggle and a path forward.
Debbie Turner, who played Marta in The Sound of Music, reveals why she left Hollywood to become a florist, decorating the White House and palaces. Discover her unique story.
US forces are chasing a sanctioned 'ghost ship' near Venezuela, aiming to seize it. This marks the third such incident this month following Trump's blockade order. Read the latest developments.
Discover why Margate is one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore the windswept beach, Turner Contemporary, and cosy pubs for a perfect festive escape.
Following Lord Mandelson's sacking over Epstein links, career diplomat Dr Christian Turner is named the new UK Ambassador to the United States. Read the full analysis.
Career diplomat Christian Turner appointed UK Ambassador to the US, marking a shift from political appointments after Lord Mandelson's scandal. Read the full analysis.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer appoints career diplomat Christian Turner as the new UK ambassador to Washington, replacing Peter Mandelson. Discover the details and implications of this key diplomatic move.
The UK unveils its Atlantic Bastion programme, a £14m AI and autonomous vehicle project to protect critical undersea infrastructure from Russian threats. Read the full details.
P&O's Iona cruise ship delayed in Southampton after 18 containers, carrying bananas, fell from a cargo vessel near the Isle of Wight. The incident is under investigation.
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
A norovirus outbreak has infected over 100 passengers and crew on the AIDAdiva's 133-day world cruise. The CDC is monitoring as the ship continues its journey. Read the latest updates.
J.M.W. Turner's lost watercolour, 'Mother's Frustration', fetches a record £1.8m at auction, its value boosted by a chance encounter with Francis Bacon. Discover the full story of this remarkable find.
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris, known for 'Emily in Paris', has been held in Japan for 18 days after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn the details and potential consequences.
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O Harris detained at Okinawa airport after customs found MDMA in his bag. He remains in custody facing Japan's strict drug laws.
A new wave of progressive Democrats is winning local elections across US swing states, challenging the party establishment and reshaping its future. Discover the key figures and the political upheaval they represent.
NSW police charge 11 protesters after climate flotilla, including Greens leader, blocks world's largest coal port. Read about the arrests and environmental action.
Tate Britain's new exhibition pits JMW Turner against John Constable, revealing how both artists radically transformed British landscape painting. Discover their enduring relevance today.
Explore how the fierce rivalry between JMW Turner and John Constable drove their artistic genius. Discover if competition truly enhances creativity in art history.
Fresh evidence questions whether JMW Turner's mother was genuinely mentally ill or simply 'difficult', after being committed to Bethlem asylum. Re-examine this art history controversy.
A major search is underway after a 76-year-old British passenger fell from the Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship near Tenerife. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
A 76-year-old British man is missing after falling from Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship near Tenerife. Search operation continues as family receives support.
A major sea and air search is underway for a tourist who fell from the Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship north of Tenerife. Spanish authorities are leading the rescue operation.
Underwater noise from ships is silencing narwhals and disrupting marine life. Discover the global push for quieter vessels and the scientific evidence driving change.
The Guardian has published corrections regarding Green Party polling figures and the age of artist JMW Turner. Discover the factual amendments made to recent articles.
A 73-year-old Melbourne man has died after falling from the Disney Wonder cruise ship into the Tasman Sea. The vessel turned back but the passenger was not found. Read the latest updates.