A Michelin-trained chef is accused of cheating in multiple Thai restaurant eating challenges, hiding food in his bag to win over £700 in prize money. Read the full story of the scandal that left staff suspicious.
For many, Christmas magnifies feelings of isolation. Discover the therapeutic strategies used to combat festive anxiety and build meaningful social connections for future holidays.
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 new report reveals 25% of young people in England and Wales turn to AI for therapy, as traditional services buckle under demand. Discover the risks and reasons behind this growing trend.
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'.
Martin Ready, who believed he was 'evil Jesus', plotted to kill a prosecutor on the dark web. A judge has ordered his indefinite detention in a secure mental health facility. Read the full story.
Experts warn over-reliance on AI for youth mental health could spark a public health crisis. Urgent government action is needed to expand the human workforce.
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.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commissions an independent review to investigate the causes behind soaring mental health, autism, and ADHD cases in the UK, aiming to fix a 'failing' system.
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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Joshua Obinim survived a violent attack by his son Benjamin, who had undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenia. His story highlights the critical need to bridge faith and mental healthcare.
A Manchester father describes begging his son not to kill him during a violent attack driven by schizophrenia. His story highlights mental health challenges in spiritual communities.
Landmark research reveals Australian youth are experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm at younger ages than previous generations. Learn about the critical risk factors and urgent call for intervention.
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!
Model Rosie Viva shares her terrifying bipolar psychosis at 22, which left her unable to understand English. Now 29, she advocates for mental health awareness and early diagnosis with Bipolar UK.
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.
Discover how one writer found a fun, free way to combat anxiety through spontaneous dancing at home. Learn the rules for 'dancing it out' to reclaim calm.
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.
A London Assembly report reveals men are dying from suicide due to toxic masculinity stigma. Mayor urged to fund targeted mental health support across TfL network.
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?