For decades, a bizarre rumour claimed European women visited remote Ladakhi villages seeking 'pure Aryan' babies. We uncover the imported myth's impact on the Brokpa people and their fight to reclaim their true identity.
After a sudden illness forced her to stop filming, a UK social media founder turned to AI-generated photos to rebuild her brand. Discover how this technology restored her creative expression and sparked a debate on authenticity.
From Birmingham to Sheffield, residents face harassment in a covert battle over flags. Discover the local identity disputes dividing communities and the authorities' struggle to respond.
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in care homes across the North East has been jailed for 40 months. Ashton Guramatunhu's fraud earned him nearly £173,000. Read the full investigation details.
Explore how Vinted wishlists reveal our anxieties, ambitions and alter egos. Seven writers share what their saved items say about their secret selves and fashion psychology.
Prominent Canadian author Thomas King discovers genealogist found no evidence of Cherokee ancestry. Read his emotional response and the implications for his literary legacy.
Family of Muriel McKay, murdered in 1969 mistaken identity case, believe her remains are buried in an east London garden. High Court to decide on search bid.
New report reveals 88% of UK men feel pressured to be breadwinners, exposing the real crisis in male identity, not a feminised workplace. Read the full analysis.
A 57-year-old man disguised himself as his deceased mother to continue collecting her pension for three years, until officials discovered her mummified remains. Read the shocking details.
Explore how homesickness functions as profound loss that may never grant closure, yet hearts divided between places can still discover unexpected joy and meaning.
Discover why proving your identity to your own bank has become an absurd bureaucratic nightmare in the digital age. Read this eye-opening account of modern banking frustrations.
A New South Wales man becomes the first convicted of gender identity hate speech after posting violent YouTube comments. Read about this landmark legal case.
Discover why tribal identity is crucial for sports success and how governing bodies can nurture organic growth while balancing commercialisation challenges in modern fandom.
TikTok is launching a new feature allowing users to reduce AI-generated videos on their feeds. The platform hosts over 1bn AI videos. Learn how to manage your content preferences.
Discover why your social media is becoming a 'hellish stream of AI slop' and how trying to spot fakes makes the problem worse. Learn to navigate the hyperreality.
The Guardian has removed an article as part of its ongoing content management process. Learn more about the publication's editorial standards and procedures.
Optus subsidiary Coles Mobile fined $826,320 after scammers exploited weak ID checks, stealing $39,000. NSW also introduces new protest restrictions.
A major Cloudflare outage caused widespread internet disruption, affecting sites including X and OpenAI. Discover how this infrastructure failure impacted millions.
Explore Noémie Goudal's captivating digital installation The Story of Fixity at Borough Yards. This immersive experience transforms jungle scenes into abstract art through water and pigment. Discover this unique Artangel commission.
New research reveals why most cryptocurrency treasury management firms face significant challenges. Discover the structural issues plaguing this emerging sector and what it means for investors.
The Guardian has updated its terms and conditions with significant changes affecting AI training, user content licensing, and account management. Learn how these updates impact your digital rights and responsibilities.
Research reveals AI systems are losing knowledge as they train on AI-generated content, creating a dangerous feedback loop. Discover how this threatens our collective understanding.
Europe is asserting digital sovereignty through new online safety legislation, creating an alternative to US-dominated internet governance. Discover how this impacts global tech regulation.
A Reform UK councillor's controversial definition of Englishness, based on 927AD ancestry, has ignited a fierce debate on immigration, national identity, and the party's future. Join the discussion.
Discover how multilingual households maintain cultural heritage through language switching and why schools should embrace linguistic diversity in education. Read more about preserving identity.
Revolut co-founder Nik Storonsky updates his name spelling on Companies House as new identity verification rules for directors come into force. Discover the impact.
London Stock Exchange Group enters race for UK's digital gilt settlement contract, marking significant blockchain adoption in financial markets. Discover the implications.
From 18th November 2025, UK company directors must verify their identity with Companies House. Learn how to comply and avoid fines.
HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts April 2026. Discover 3 essential steps to prepare, from choosing software to digital record-keeping. Get ready now.
The UK government is increasingly using social media influencers to communicate policies, raising concerns about avoiding proper scrutiny. Discover how this strategy works and its implications.