Australia's elite quartet of Jess Hull, Ollie Hoare, Linden Hall, and Jack Anstey clinched mixed relay gold at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Florida. Discover how they dominated the field.
Madison Chock and Evan Bates secure a record-extending seventh US ice dance crown, solidifying their status as favourites for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Read their full story.
Amber Glenn clinches her third US national title with a stunning free skate. Alysa Liu takes silver as Isabeau Levito likely seals Olympic spot. Pairs champions face citizenship race.
As temperatures hit 46C, a CFA volunteer's home was destroyed in the Longwood fire. Exhausted and blistered, he returned to the truck to help others. Read the full story of resilience.
Ilia Malinin dazzles at the US Championships, leading with a stunning quad-packed short program. An emotional tribute from Maxim Naumov and ice dance dominance from Chock and Bates.
Ahead of her final European tour, country music icon Emmylou Harris, 78, reflects on her six-decade career, the profound influence of Gram Parsons, and why she has no plans to stop singing. Read the exclusive interview.
Marking 75 years since his first column, we explore the life and legacy of Harry Griffin, the Guardian's longest-serving Country Diarist, who chronicled the Lake District for over half a century.
Amber Glenn reclaimed the US women's short program record with 83.05 points, edging out world champion Alysa Liu. The national championships are the final Olympic team selection event.
UK Athletics CEO Jack Buckner brands Reece Prescod's choice to join the doping-permitted Enhanced Games as 'appalling'. Explore the controversy and the strong reaction from the sport's governing body.
Discover Baba Tang, a casual dim sum spot near King's Cross. Enjoy all-day, in-house made dishes like cheung fun with XO sauce and salted egg yolk chicken wings. Find it at 109 Kings Cross Road.
Beat the January blues at these six stunning UK country house hotels, each offering spa facilities and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
Labour-run Lambeth Council cancels the 2026 Lambeth Country Show, citing a £1.1m cost. Lib Dems brand the decision 'shocking', arguing it could run for £400k. Read the full story.
The Guardian invites UK children aged 8-14 to submit their winter nature observations for the Young Country Diary series. Selected writers will be published and paid. Deadline: 2 February.
A heartfelt account from Inkpen, Berkshire, on the emotional ritual of taking down Christmas decorations, blending personal memories with sustainable practices and folklore. Discover the stories behind each ornament.
A look back at Harry Griffin's first Guardian Country Diary from 1951, detailing how Rough Fell ewes in Westmorland dug snow holes for shelter during harsh winter weather. Discover timeless farming resilience.
A walk through Comins Coch, Ceredigion, reveals the frozen beauty and resilient wildlife in the quiet aftermath of a fierce gale. Discover the turning year among frost, catkins, and quarries.
American cross-country star Jessie Diggins clinches her third Tour de Ski title, cementing her Olympic medal favourite status ahead of her planned retirement after next season.
Aerial skier Reilly Flanagan and cross-country skier Hannah Price represent Australia's underdog spirit in a last-ditch effort to qualify for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.
London gears up for a blockbuster 2026 of sport, hosting the NBA, ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, and World Table Tennis. Discover the full list of events.
American cross-country skiing made history in Italy as Jessie Diggins and Gus Schumacher both won World Cup races on the same day. Read about this landmark achievement for Team USA.
Defending champion Luke Littler reacts to hostile crowd at Ally Pally, saying boos fuelled him to a 4-2 win over Rob Cross. He expects more on New Year's Day.
Finland's northern tech city of Oulu is set to host the European Capital of Culture in 2026. Discover its unique blend of digital innovation, air guitar championships, and Arctic charm.
Luke Littler overcame a spirited Rob Cross and a hostile Alexandra Palace crowd to win 4-2 and advance in the PDC World Championship. The champion responded defiantly to the jeers.
Rob Cross whitewashes Damon Heta 4-0 to set up a blockbuster last-16 clash with Luke Littler at Ally Pally. Gary Anderson wins a seven-set epic. Latest PDC World Darts Championship news.
Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout reflects on a whirlwind 2025, buying a family home and setting sub-20 second times as he plans a gap year to focus on the 200m ahead of major championships.
The historic Dargo Hotel, a beloved pub in Victoria's remote High Country, is on the market. Owner reflects on two decades of running the iconic outpost. Discover its legacy and future.
The Pacific nation of Palau agrees to host up to 75 migrants from the US in a deal securing millions in American aid. Read the full details of the controversial agreement.
A Country Diary entry from Teesdale reveals the deep, clinging mud of a winter walk, a testament to the season's raw, elemental beauty in the UK countryside. Discover the sights and sounds.
Joe Ely, the legendary Texas singer-songwriter and a key figure in the Outlaw Country movement, has died at 78. Explore the life and legacy of the musician who blended rock, country, and Tex-Mex.
Pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis discusses his historic, undefeated 2025, that viral Olympic kiss, his secret 'Claw' shoe, and his serious ambitions in music and sports politics. Read the exclusive interview.