Weekend Photos: Global Rituals, Protests, and Scenes
From Tokyo's icy purification rituals to protests in Minneapolis and a frozen Lake Balaton, The Guardian's picture editors capture the world's defining moments. Explore the full gallery.
From Tokyo's icy purification rituals to protests in Minneapolis and a frozen Lake Balaton, The Guardian's picture editors capture the world's defining moments. Explore the full gallery.
A northern Quebec lake vanished overnight, sending water 10km overland. Was it a freak natural event or caused by decades of logging and wildfires? Experts investigate.
Marking 75 years since his first column, we explore the life and legacy of Harry Griffin, the Guardian's longest-serving Country Diarist, who chronicled the Lake District for over half a century.
A manhunt is underway after a shooting outside a Mormon church in Salt Lake City left two dead and several injured during a funeral. Police say it was not a faith-based attack.
Two men were left stranded in freezing water at Connaught Water, Epping Forest, after trying to save a dog. Firefighters urge the public to call for help instead of entering icy water.
Dancing on Ice professional Vanessa Bauer is engaged to former Reading FC player James Rowe after a romantic proposal on a frozen lake in Canada. Get all the details on their dream winter getaway and wedding plans.
A major explosion at the Silver Lake healthcare centre in Bristol Township has caused a partial building collapse, with reports of injuries and people trapped. Emergency services are on the scene.
Georgia's Lake Lanier, with over 700 fatalities, is shrouded in ghost stories. We investigate the curse's origins in racial violence and submerged towns. Discover the truth behind America's most haunted lake.
Explore the Lake District's first public observatory in Grizedale Forest. Enjoy planetarium shows, dark sky events, and a cosmic escape under pristine night skies. Plan your visit today.
ByteDance agrees to sell TikTok's US business, ending years of political uncertainty. The deal, set for 22 January 2026, transfers control to a US-led consortium. Read the full details.
Invasive quagga mussels are decimating Lake Geneva's ecosystem and infrastructure. Now detected in Northern Ireland, they pose a severe threat to UK waterways and biodiversity. Learn about the urgent response needed.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Discover The Swan Hotel's £35 'twilight' thermal spa sessions in the Lake District, a budget-friendly winter wellness escape highly praised by travel experts.
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake centred off Silverdale rattled homes across Lancashire and the Lake District late Wednesday night. Over 1,100 people reported feeling the tremor. Read the full report.
Skip the expensive Alps trip. The Lake District promises snow-dusted peaks, festive markets & cosy pubs, all reachable by direct train from London in hours.
The Mohana people of Pakistan's Sindh province face extinction as pollution and drought destroy Lake Manchar's ecosystem. Discover their unique bond with birds and vanishing traditions.
The 'wickedly fun' erotic thriller Bone Lake is now available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video after successful festival run and critical acclaim.
Lac Rouge in Quebec has completely drained, with experts pointing to wildfire damage and logging as contributing factors. Discover how forest protection matters.
Archaeologists uncover 16 submerged Indigenous canoes in Lake Mendota, revealing a 5,200-year-old prehistoric 'parking lot' used by ancient travellers. Discover this remarkable find.
Sonia Jalaly's vibrant adaptation of The Wizard of Oz at Theatre by the Lake explores grief and belonging through Nimi Spiff's powerful Dorothy. On until 11 January.
Conservation researchers discovered an exceptionally rare pink grasshopper during a survey near Lake Tekapo. The genetic mutation creates a stunning visual spectacle.
Bone Lake delivers a witty horror comedy about a romantic weekend gone wrong. This smart thriller offers fun for all viewers, not just horror fans. Available on digital platforms from 24 November.
BBC's new thriller Wild Cherry delivers soapy drama about wealthy families in Richford Lake. Read our review of this fashion-forward, trashy entertainment.
Salt Lake City DA declines to charge anti-trafficking activist Tim Ballard with sexual assault, citing insufficient evidence. Learn the full story behind the legal decision.
Exceptional early winter cold grips eastern US, breaking multiple temperature records while extreme snowfall hits Midwest. Typhoon Fung-Wong brings record rainfall to Taiwan.
Escape the crowds of Venice and discover Annecy, France's picturesque lakeside city. Find out why this hidden gem offers canals, culture, and Alpine beauty without the overtourism.
A small plane transporting hurricane relief supplies to Jamaica crashed into a Florida lake minutes after takeoff. Emergency services continue search operations.
The Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles becomes the latest US diocese to seek bankruptcy protection, facing a flood of new sexual abuse lawsuits following Louisiana's expanded legal window for victims.
Just 40 minutes from central London lies Virginia Water Lake, offering one of Surrey's most spectacular autumn displays with golden foliage, serene lakes, and stunning waterfalls.