Next's new Hamish the Highland Cow fleece is a winter hit, praised for being 'extremely comfortable' and stylish. Priced at £30, it's already winning over shoppers. Discover the details and alternative cow-print coats.
From a Damascus cafe to an Amazon valley, Guardian correspondents reveal the sounds and scenes that defined their year. Listen to the podcast for powerful global stories.
A series of official-looking signs with bizarre warnings have appeared in Christchurch, delighting and confusing locals. Discover the guerrilla art project behind them.
South Korea's iconic kimchi faces a pricing crisis at home, with cheaper Chinese imports now dominating the market. Discover the cultural and economic battle for the nation's soul food.
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 your astrological forecast for Monday 22 December 2025. With the Moon angled with Pluto in Aquarius, expect transformative energy and fresh perspectives. Read your star sign's full prediction.
Dive into the Guardian's Sudoku 7,149, an easy-level puzzle. Fill rows, columns, and 3x3 boxes with numbers 1-9. Find the solution in the next print edition. Challenge your mind today!
Richard Osman's latest mystery leads the 2025 UK bestseller list, with fantasy, thrillers, and a surprising adult colouring book revival dominating sales. Discover the year's top titles.
Former Apprentice star Thomas Skinner says he wishes he 'never' signed up for Strictly Come Dancing after his controversial exit and claims of vote manipulation. He vows to focus on his family.
Eva Price's hidden secret threatens to destroy her relationship with Ben Driscoll after her meddling mother-in-law Maggie makes a shocking discovery. Full spoilers for Christmas episodes.
US comedian Jimmy Kimmel will deliver Channel 4's alternative Christmas message for 2025, addressing free speech and the Trump administration. Tune in on Christmas Day at 5.45pm.
Sky's new six-part drama 'Amadeus', starring Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany, is reviewed as a diminished, crass affair that fails to live up to Peter Shaffer's iconic play and film. Read the full critique.
Holger is crowned the first champion of Channel 4's Game of Wool after a tense final. The knitter fought back tears as Tom Daley presented the prize. Read the full story.
James Ransone, known for roles in The Wire and It Chapter Two, has died in Los Angeles aged 46. The medical examiner confirmed his death as suicide.
The UNIT-based Doctor Who spin-off 'The War Between the Land and Sea' concludes, but a major character misstep leaves its powerful environmental message adrift. Read our full review.
The Guardian has issued corrections for two articles, clarifying actress Regina Hall was misidentified and a 'solitaire' gift referred to a marbles game. Read the full list of recent amendments.
Discover a unique holiday gift guide featuring 10 powerful books that have faced bans in the US, from Toni Morrison to Judy Blume. Support literary freedom.
James Ransone, acclaimed for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in The Wire, has died at 46 in an apparent suicide. The actor's career spanned TV and film, including It Chapter Two.
Thousands, including druids and Morris dancers, gathered at Stonehenge to mark the winter solstice sunrise. The event saw a surge in attendance, with visitors touching the ancient stones for free.
The star-studded London Palladium pantomime starring Catherine Tate and Nigel Havers faces backlash for 'crude' content, prompting a parental advisory notice. Read the mixed reviews.
Artist Wendy Hoile, whose vibrant work graced major publications and the cover of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka's memoir, has passed away. Discover her remarkable journey from music to illustration.
Ariana Grande's hilarious and accurate impersonation of Katy Perry on Saturday Night Live has viewers in awe. Could this cause a pop star fallout?
Veronica Gosling, the Exeter-based artist and writer whose debut novel was hailed as a 'tiny Wuthering Heights', has died at 94. Discover her life of creative curiosity.
Remembering Sir Geoffrey Bindman's role in a unique Black, Asian and Jewish breakfast group in London, fostering dialogue on race relations and refugee support. Explore the enduring need for community cohesion.
The BBC faces orchestrated attacks after an editorial mistake. Experts warn of 'entrumpification' - a political trap weaponising accuracy. Read how the broadcaster can defend its independence.
Tate's chairman, Roland Rudd, counters criticism that the gallery hides its treasures, citing the prominent display of Rothko's Seagram murals and the UK's largest Picasso collection. Discover the full story.
Sacramento DA Thien Ho's new book details the prosecution of Joseph DeAngelo, the Golden State Killer, and the quest for justice for his victims. Discover the story behind the mask.
Richard Mason, a beloved history teacher and football fanatic who attended over 5,000 matches, has died at 82. Read about his life from Kent classrooms to Bergamo.
Peter Lloyd-Jones, who shaped UK design education at Kingston and pioneered TV design courses, has died. Read about his legacy bridging science and art.
A new cartoon by Tom Gauld perfectly illustrates the frantic, last-minute Christmas Eve dash to independent bookshops. Discover the humour in the seasonal panic.