Bethell Century Pauses Australia's Ashes Party
Jacob Bethell's elegant first Test century gave England hope on day four, delaying Australia's victory push. Can England force a final-day contest? Read the full match analysis.
Jacob Bethell's elegant first Test century gave England hope on day four, delaying Australia's victory push. Can England force a final-day contest? Read the full match analysis.
England captain Ben Stokes suffers a groin injury, forcing him from the field on day four of the fifth Ashes Test. Jacob Bethell's century offers hope. Full story and analysis.
Jacob Bethell's sublime maiden Test hundred on day four at the SCG provides a glimpse of a brighter future for England after a tough Ashes series. Read the full analysis.
Jacob Bethell's elegant maiden Test century of 142* gave England hope on day four in Sydney, leading by 119 runs. Read the full Ashes match report.
Australia seal a 4-1 Ashes series victory over England in Sydney, powered by centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith. Read the full match report and analysis.
Steve Smith's unbeaten 129 at the SCG propelled him past Sir Jack Hobbs into second place for all-time Ashes runs. Read the full analysis of his majestic innings and what it means for Australia's batting future.
Steve Smith's unbeaten 129 and Travis Head's explosive 163 powered Australia to 518-7, a 134-run lead over England on day three of the final Ashes Test in Sydney.
Joe Root scored a brilliant 160 for England at the SCG, but Travis Head's unbeaten 91 led Australia's fightback on day two of the final Ashes Test. Follow the action.
Steve Smith defends out-of-form allrounder Cameron Green but confirms no one is guaranteed a place for the SCG Test. Australia consider all options with the urn already secured.
Guardian readers express dismay over the exclusion of harrowing Gaza conflict imagery from a major photographic retrospective, arguing the devastation is seared into global memory.
Former US special counsel Jack Smith warned of catastrophic consequences for democracy if election interference is not held accountable, in a deposition to Congress.
Jamie Smith omitted from England's T20 World Cup squad despite Jofra Archer's inclusion despite injury. Uncapped Josh Tongue earns call-up. Full squad details and analysis.
A wave of closures hit UK high streets in 2025 as Poundland, WH Smith, Pizza Hut and others shut hundreds of stores. Explore the full list of brands and the reasons behind the retail crisis.
The parents of Lisa Smith, 33, pay tribute after her death in Huddersfield. Nearly £18,000 has been raised to support her six children. A man has been charged.
Discover the most anticipated books of 2026. Get ready for new novels from George Saunders, Ali Smith, and Douglas Stuart, plus major memoirs and stunning debuts.
A powerful new exhibition curates 46 iconic photographs that capture the defining moments of the 21st century so far. Discover the images that shocked and shaped our world.
Explore The Guardian's standout articles from 2025, featuring a deep-cover KGB agent, Zadie Smith on Tracy Chapman, and a poignant story of a boy's return. Discover these compelling narratives now.
The Cure announce the death of guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte at 65. The band paid tribute to his vital role and huge creativity over decades. Read the full statement.
The Cure confirm the death of guitarist and keyboardist Perry Bamonte at 65 after a short illness. We look back at his vital role in the band's history and legacy.
Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh and EastEnders star husband Toby-Alexander Smith have announced they're expecting a baby girl in 2026. See their sweet gender reveal and co-star reactions.
An exclusive look at the Shane Warne 'Treasures of a Legend' exhibition at the MCG's Australian Sports Museum, featuring the Ball of the Century and intimate career artefacts. Discover the legend's personal collection.
Australia name a pace-heavy squad for the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG, leaving spinner Todd Murphy out. Stand-in captain Steve Smith cites a 'seam-friendly' pitch. Read the full team news and analysis.
Six months after WH Smith's high street sale, TG Jones struggles to win over shoppers. Many see little change, as the chain faces tough competition and a cost-of-living crisis. Will investment plans be enough?
A 13th-century treatise by Oxford friar Richard Fishacre, proposing planets orbit stars beyond Earth, has been rediscovered. This challenges views on medieval cosmology. Read the full story.
The Guardian's annual literary quiz for 2025 is live, featuring questions from Mick Herron, Bernardine Evaristo, Ali Smith and more. Test your book knowledge now and download the app for more puzzles.
Award-winning chef Steve Smith shares his two crucial tips for achieving the crispiest roast potatoes this Christmas. Discover the simple method used in a five-AA-rosette kitchen.
Pat Cummins has captained Australia to Ashes retention, joining a legendary group of skippers. We analyse the historic win and the challenge of winning in England. Read the full story.
On this day in 1783, King George III appointed 24-year-old William Pitt the Younger as Prime Minister, ending a period of political chaos. Discover how the young leader defied expectations.
WH Smith's profits plummet to £16m as the FCA launches a formal investigation. The retailer is attempting to recover £7m in bonuses from former executives. Read the full story.
The Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into WH Smith following accounting errors in its US division. CEO resigns as profit forecasts are slashed.