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Win a £5m North London House for £15 in Omaze Draw for Alzheimer's Society

Win a £5m North London House for Just £15

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.

19/12/2025 09:16

Peter Arnett, Pulitzer-Winning War Correspondent, Dies Aged 91

War reporter Peter Arnett dies at 91

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.

18/12/2025 02:15

FIFA boosts 2026 World Cup prize pot by 50%, winners to get $50m

World Cup winners to get $50m as FIFA boosts prize fund

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.

17/12/2025 15:09

FIFA Announces 50% World Cup Prize Money Rise to $50m for 2026 Winners

FIFA hikes World Cup prize money by 50% for 2026

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.

17/12/2025 12:36

MIT Plasma Science Director Nuno Loureiro, 47, Shot Dead at Brookline Home

MIT Director Nuno Loureiro Shot Dead in Brookline

The MIT community mourns the shocking shooting death of plasma science director Nuno Loureiro, 47. Police are investigating with no suspect or motive yet released. Read the full story.

17/12/2025 06:07

Avatar 3 Review: A Gigantically Uninteresting Spectacle

James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' delivers stunning visuals but remains a colossal, emotionally vacant epic. The third instalment lands in UK cinemas on 19 December.

16/12/2025 13:36

Cambridge AI Start-Up CuspAI Nears $1bn 'Unicorn' Valuation

CuspAI nears $1bn valuation with new funding

Cambridge materials science start-up CuspAI is close to a major funding injection, putting it on track for a $1bn 'unicorn' valuation. Discover how its AI aims to tackle 'forever chemicals'.

16/12/2025 12:27

Venezuelan Nobel Laureate Machado Fractured Vertebra in Secret Sea Escape

Machado's vertebra fracture confirmed after perilous sea journey

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.

15/12/2025 14:39

Best Fiction of 2025: Pynchon, Adichie, McEwan Lead Stellar Year

Top Fiction Books of 2025 Reviewed

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.

06/12/2025 06:07

Pritzker-winning architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96

World-renowned architect Frank Gehry, designer of Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, has died at 96. Discover his life and iconic, prize-winning work.

05/12/2025 23:25

Trump awarded FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup draw in Washington spectacle

Trump wins FIFA Peace Prize at gaudy World Cup draw

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.

05/12/2025 20:30

Pritzker-winning architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96

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.

05/12/2025 19:17

Global Week in 20 Pictures: War, Floods, and Trump's FIFA Prize

Global Week in 20 Pictures: War, Floods, Trump

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.

05/12/2025 18:42

Donald Trump Awarded FIFA Peace Prize at 2026 World Cup Draw

Trump Receives FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw

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.

05/12/2025 19:08

Donald Trump Awarded Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize Ahead of World Cup 2026

Trump receives first FIFA peace prize from Gianni Infantino

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.

05/12/2025 18:35

FIFA Awards Inaugural Peace Prize to Donald Trump at 2026 World Cup Draw

Donald Trump receives first FIFA Peace Prize in Washington

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.

05/12/2025 17:09

Key Monsanto Roundup Safety Study Retracted Over 'Serious Ethical Concerns'

Monsanto Roundup safety study retracted over ethics

A pivotal 2000 paper claiming glyphosate was safe has been retracted after evidence of Monsanto's influence. Regulators had cited it for years. Read the full investigation.

05/12/2025 16:22

Five Must-Read Science Fiction Books of 2025: From Climate Satire to Alien Threats

Best Sci-Fi Books of 2025: A Guide

Discover the top five science fiction novels of 2025, featuring climate crisis masterpieces, cyberpunk adventures, and mind-bending alien encounters. Explore these groundbreaking stories today.

05/12/2025 10:07

Best Poetry Books of 2025: Forward Prize Winners and Bold Experiments

2025's Best Poetry Books: Forward Prize Winners & Experiments

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.

05/12/2025 06:09

FIFA's New Peace Prize: Infantino Accused of Neutrality Breach Over Trump Links

FIFA Peace Prize Scrutiny Over Infantino-Trump Links

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.

04/12/2025 04:49

Science Weekly: Brain's 5 Eras & Dementia Vaccine Hope

Brain's 5 Eras & Dementia Vaccine Breakthrough

Explore the groundbreaking five-era model of brain evolution and the promising vaccine that could protect against dementia. Listen to the full Science Weekly podcast for more.

04/12/2025 04:24

Scientists Trace Wispy Cirrus Clouds to Surprising Biological Source

Surprise Biological Origin of Cirrus Clouds Uncovered

New research reveals a surprising biological origin for cirrus clouds, challenging climate models. Discover how this finding could reshape our understanding of global warming.

03/12/2025 05:16

Best Science and Nature Books of 2025 Revealed: Qureshi, Macfarlane, Topol Lead

Guardian's Top Science & Nature Books for 2025 Announced

Discover the must-read science and nature books of 2025, featuring expert picks from Sadiah Qureshi, Robert Macfarlane, and Eric Topol. Explore the titles shaping our understanding of the world.

03/12/2025 05:51

Retired Cheltenham Fireman Wins £120k BMW X5 & Cash in BOTB Surprise

Retired Fireman Wins £120k BMW X5 in BOTB Prize

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.

01/12/2025 15:24

Genius Crossword 270: Solve Puzzles to Win £100 Monthly Prize

Genius Crossword 270: £100 Prize Competition

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.

30/11/2025 23:09

Scientists Defend Animal Testing: Why Medical Research Still Needs Animals

Why Medical Research Still Needs Animal Testing

Leading UK scientists explain why animal testing remains crucial for medical breakthroughs and why alternatives face significant biological complexities. Read their expert analysis.

30/11/2025 17:38

Mircea Cărtărescu: From Communist Romania to Literary Stardom

Cărtărescu's literary revenge against communism

Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu discusses his acclaimed Blinding trilogy, communist upbringing, and Nobel Prize prospects as his work reaches UK readers.

30/11/2025 11:24

Brain Science Reveals Why We Feel Lazy

Neuroscience uncovers the brain mechanisms behind apathy. Discover how dopamine and brain structure affect motivation and learn practical ways to boost your drive.

30/11/2025 11:39