From fences blown down to presents hidden too well, Brits have taken to Reddit to share their festive disasters. Discover the hilarious and heartwarming stories from Christmas Day 2025.
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 eerie legend of the ghost in a red scarf that haunts Ickenham Tube station every Christmas. Discover the chilling 1952 origin story and other London Underground spectres.
Dive into football's oddest World Cup moments, from Ronaldo's iconic 2002 haircut to Argentina's 1986 bootleg shirts. Discover the best podcasts of the week, including smart series from Crooked Media.
A UK private detective reveals four shocking cases, from secret families to benefit fraud, exposing the hidden lives people lead. Read his astonishing stories here.
Amid a challenging year, Guardian US readers found joy in stories of political change, cinematic triumph, papal leadership, and an intoxicated raccoon. Discover the moments that brought light in 2025.
A crucial Reddit post identified a grey Nissan, leading police to the suspect in the Brown University shooting that killed two students. Discover how online sleuthing helped solve the case.
Google has launched a new 'preferred sources' tool, allowing users to personalise their Top Stories feed. Learn how to add your favourite outlets like Metro and what this means for search.
From MR James to Mark Gatiss, explore the finest festive chillers that have haunted British TV schedules. Discover the classics that define Christmas terror.
Amid challenging headlines, The Guardian invites US readers to share the news stories from 2025 that brought them hope or happiness. Contribute your ray of light anonymously.
New adaptations of A Christmas Carol and Paddington reframe these beloved tales for today's audiences, exploring themes of displacement and compassion. Discover how these stories speak to the modern refugee experience.
Sky News documentary 'Prey' reveals the harrowing reality of grooming gangs through survivor stories. Listen now on the Sky News Daily podcast for crucial insights.
Explore 'The Stories That Made Us' at Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery, an immersive journey through four decades of South Asian migration, community, and resilience. Open until May 2026.
Discover the profound and practical life lessons readers have learned, from navigating uncertainty to everyday wisdom. Share your own insights and join the conversation.
From ICU meet-cutes to holiday romances, discover how five couples found lasting love this year. Heartwarming stories that prove romance is alive and well.
A journalist's experiment with UK dating apps reveals shocking behaviour as men offer sex within minutes. Discover why modern dating is pushing people to give up on love altogether.
A Metropolitan Police detective has been dismissed for gross misconduct after writing misogynistic erotic fiction on his work laptop. Discover the full details of the case.
Newly translated Chekhov stories reveal the Russian writer's playful humour and early literary struggles. Discover the man behind the classics in these fresh translations.
Hannah and Scott rent a £1,200 pcm flat in Bristol's Clifton. They battle mould and single glazing but love their cosy home. Discover their unique renting journey and future plans.
Discover 'Jeeves Again', a new collection of PG Wodehouse-inspired stories from celebrity authors. A perfect Christmas gift for literary fans. Order now from Guardian Bookshop.
The Guardian invites US residents to share personal stories of how the climate crisis has impacted their everyday lives, from dried-up rivers to wildfire restrictions.
The Guardian's cherished 'Pet I'll Never Forget' column is back. Share your most memorable stories about the pets that changed your life for this beloved feature.
A woman shares her cringe-worthy dating disaster after her date's mother started grinding on him in a bar. Read the full story of this unforgettable night.
From Rihanna's children RZA and Riot to people named Peach and Aquaman, discover how unusual names influence identity and perception. Share your unique name story with us.
Australia considers banning social media downvotes after Reddit's controversial feature fuels online toxicity and political manipulation. Could this reshape digital discourse worldwide?
An extraordinary story of redemption as a former deportee shares his powerful journey through addiction recovery and the life-changing support that helped him rebuild his life in the UK.
An immersive investigation into the UK's asylum processing hub reveals the reality of life for refugees and the communities supporting them, as political debates intensify.
Australia becomes the first Western nation to implement a comprehensive social media ban, with platforms including Reddit and Kick now completely inaccessible to millions of users following controversial new laws.
A devastating documentary reveals the lifelong trauma suffered by survivors of abuse at Catholic schools in Scotland, challenging the Church's narrative of reconciliation.
Australia announces groundbreaking legislation to ban all social media access for children under 16, with Reddit included in the sweeping restrictions. Discover how this could reshape digital childhood.