Tens of thousands of cattle are dying of thirst and hunger in north-west Queensland, stranded on islands of high ground and refusing to cross floodwaters. Graziers face a devastating repeat of 2019's losses.
Flu hospitalisations in London have fallen to 424 beds a day, lower than last year. NHS officials credit vaccination efforts but warn of winter pressures. See the data and interactive map.
A P&O cruise ship with 5,200 passengers is stuck circling Barbados after US military action in Venezuela disrupted flights and the itinerary. A British couple from Lancashire share their holiday 'in limbo'.
Natalie Portman, Queen Latifah and Leonardo DiCaprio are among stars stuck on St Barts after US action in Venezuela closed regional airspace. Flights cancelled across the Lesser Antilles.
The Traitors winner Alan Carr champions enjoying special bottles now, not later. Discover 2026 wine resolutions from UK celebrities like Helen George and top tips for 'Try January'.
Celebrating London's iconic stars born in January, from David Bowie and Kate Moss to Imelda Staunton. Discover the capital's winter-born talent. Sign up for London World's free newsletters.
Eurostar passengers endured a nightmare before New Year, stranded for hours on trains without flushing toilets due to power failures and blocked tracks. Discover your rights to compensation.
Hundreds of Eurostar passengers were left stranded on a train overnight near Folkestone after major disruption. Read the full story of the chaos and ongoing delays.
Eurostar cancellations due to Channel Tunnel issues leave a cancer patient facing a £3,500 loss and families stranded in London just before New Year's Eve. Read the full story.
As the 2026 New Year Honours approach, we look at the A-listers who refused or handed back awards from the Royal Family, from David Bowie to Michael Sheen. Discover their reasons.
As King Charles announces the 2026 New Year Honours, we look at the famous faces, from David Bowie to Stephen Hawking, who turned down royal recognition. Discover their surprising reasons.
As the UK freezes, stars like Simon Cowell and Rochelle Humes escape to Barbados and Dubai for festive sun. See who's abroad and who's staying home for Christmas 2025.
A call for a London Walk of Fame to honour homegrown talent. Discover the 13 stars, from Michael Caine to Idris Elba, who deserve a pavement plaque in the capital.
Test your festive knowledge with the Guardian's bumper Christmas culture quiz. From pantomime stars to snowy TV plots, see if you can top the leaderboard. Download the app for more puzzles!
Forget festive stress. A gripping Italian thriller, 'Stranded', is the perfect Christmas binge on Channel 4. Guests are trapped in a luxury resort as dark secrets unravel. Dive in now.
Discover the forgotten story of South Kentish Town Tube station, abandoned after a 1924 power cut, where a passenger was reportedly trapped in darkness for a week. Explore London's hidden history.
Two London women are stranded without food or water in Sri Lanka's tea mountains after Cyclone Ditwah-triggered landslides. Their daughter criticises the UK Foreign Office's lack of evacuation plan. Read more.
Palestinian workers from Gaza have been living in a Nablus stadium for over two years, unable to return to their families due to the closed border. Read their stories of exile and loss.
A young humpback whale stranded off the Oregon coast was euthanised after a complex rescue operation failed. Read the full heartbreaking story of the rescue attempt.
Cambridge Dictionary names 'parasocial' its 2025 Word of the Year. Explore the rise of one-sided celebrity relationships and their impact on modern society. Learn more now.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jenna Ortega are leading a generational shift as young celebrities reclaim control from photographers and media. Discover how Gen Z is transforming celebrity culture.
Scotland's NHS secured a £180m hospital for just £37.5m in 2002, predating England's recent private facility acquisition. Discover this healthcare bargain and more Guardian letters.
Three astronauts face an extended stay in orbit after their return capsule was damaged by an unknown object, sparking an international rescue effort.
The adrenaline-fuelled celebrity edition of Race Across the World has launched with four famous duos embarking on an epic journey from Southeast Asia, promising tears, tension and unforgettable moments.
Get ready for the sequins and sparkles as Strictly Come Dancing confirms its spectacular return to the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom this autumn - dates, rumours and what to expect from the glitziest weekend in the dancing calendar.
Weeks after Hurricane Melissa devastated coastal regions, isolated communities face desperate conditions with no food, water or power, feeling completely abandoned by relief efforts.