Take on The Guardian's festive cartoon challenge. Can you identify 20 famous faces from 2025's news in Stephen Collins' latest illustration? Find the answers and relive the year's biggest moments.
A journalist's quest to break a UK record by eating Dave's Hot Chicken's Carolina Reaper tenders in Soho leads to searing pain and a cautionary tale about extreme spice. Discover the full fiery story.
Tackle the latest hard Sudoku puzzle, number 7145. Sharpen your logic and test your problem-solving skills with this classic brain teaser. Can you solve it?
Angela Rayner is writing a memoir detailing her journey from poverty to Deputy PM and her resignation over a stamp duty row. The book, set for 2026, fuels talk of a future Labour leadership challenge.
A High Court judge will decide in the new year whether a judicial review challenging trans access to Hampstead Heath's single-sex ponds can proceed. The case follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of 'sex'.
Organiser of Greedozer Invasion Day rally launches legal fight against Victoria's new CBD search powers. Could this set a precedent for protest rights in the UK? Read the full analysis.
Five Australian teenagers are legally challenging a new law banning under-16s from social media. Explore the landmark case, its arguments, and the global implications for digital rights.
Can you conquer The Guardian's notoriously hard Sudoku puzzle #7128? Test your logic skills with this classic brain teaser. Grab a pen and give it a go!
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Felicity Ashely thought stomach cramps during her 3000-mile Atlantic row were dehydration. The truth was bowel cancer. Read her inspiring survival story.
Strictly Come Dancing 2025 returns to Elstree with six couples facing the first-ever Instant Dance Challenge. Live coverage from 6.05pm on BBC One. Follow all the action!
Tackle the Guardian's latest Killer Sudoku 998. Apply normal rules and solve dotted-line shapes. Find the solution in the next issue. Challenge your mind today!
Tackle the notoriously difficult Sudoku 7121 hard puzzle. Discover solving strategies and test your logical thinking skills with this brain-teasing challenge.
Two 15-year-olds are seeking an urgent injunction against Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates constitutional rights to political communication.
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
IDC Ventures files High Court petition to block Curve's £125m sale to Lloyds, alleging governance failures wiped out £670m shareholder value. Read the latest developments.
Washington's political establishment gathered at the National Cathedral for Dick Cheney's funeral, highlighting his complex legacy from war on terror to Trump opposition. Read the full analysis.
Step into Rachel Reeves' shoes and try to balance Britain's budget in our interactive game. Can you keep MPs happy and bond markets calm while tackling a £22bn shortfall?
Keir Starmer's government faces internal turmoil as anonymous briefings against potential leadership challengers expose deep divisions. Readers express despair over Labour's failure to address national crises.
Croydon Council launches legal challenge against government's decision to withhold £10.8m in funding, potentially affecting local services. Read the full story.
Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin faces a leadership spill as federal leader Sussan Ley defends her position. Follow the latest political turmoil and Penny Wong's China speech.
The Financial Conduct Authority has applied to the High Court to restart the bond tape contract after procurement challenges. Read the latest developments.
Discover the rules for the Guardian's Killer Sudoku 996. Normal sudoku rules apply, but with an added numerical challenge within dotted lines. Find the solution in the next issue.
Tackle the Guardian's latest expert Sudoku puzzle 7108. Test your logical thinking and problem-solving skills with this brain-teasing challenge. Can you conquer it?
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox completes her 135-mile Great Northern Challenge, describing it as 'the hardest thing I've ever done' while raising over £7 million for Children in Need.
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox triumphs in her 135-mile Great Northern Marathon, raising a staggering £7.6 million for Children in Need. Read her emotional story.
Trumpeter Ben Hoad defied physical limits in a 25-hour continuous performance for charity. Discover how he pushed through exhaustion to achieve this remarkable musical marathon.
Labour peer Harriet Harman warns Sir Keir Starmer is now more likely to face a leadership challenge, saying party 'faithfuls are losing faith' after a damaging briefing war.
Tackle the notoriously difficult Sudoku 7105 Hard edition. Discover strategies and tips to conquer this brain-teasing puzzle that's challenging enthusiasts nationwide.