Charlotte Niddam, 15, a former pupil at Immanuel College in Hertfordshire, is among the 40 victims identified after a devastating New Year's fire at a bar in Crans-Montana. Hundreds attended a memorial in sub-zero temperatures.
Tom Tickell, the Guardian's former personal finance editor and a dedicated mental health commissioner, has passed away at 82. Read about his remarkable career and life of public service.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was apprehended by US agents in Manhattan. The operation triggers international condemnation and raises questions about oil and power. Read the full story.
The Duke of Sussex is set to have his automatic armed police protection reinstated in the UK after a lengthy legal fight, potentially paving the way for royal family reunions. Read the latest developments.
A detailed account of the meticulously planned US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, involving 150 aircraft and months of surveillance. Discover the dramatic events of 3 January.
Zohran Mamdani's historic inauguration as New York Mayor marks a bold progressive shift. Can his affordability agenda reshape politics and counter the far-right? Analysis inside.
Donald Trump orders military action in Venezuela, seizing President Nicolás Maduro. The US vows to 'run' the country, sparking global alarm over a dangerous new precedent. Read the full analysis.
Top Democrats erupt in fury over Trump's unauthorised military strike in Venezuela, calling it a breach of the US constitution and a dangerous precedent. Read the latest.
British security services warn hundreds of Chinese-made electric buses could be remotely disabled. Discover the risks and the government's response.
Judge Hannah Dugan resigns following her conviction for obstructing the arrest of an undocumented immigrant in her Milwaukee courtroom. Read the full story on the political fallout.
Gunmen killed at least 30 people and abducted several others in a brutal attack on Kasuwan-Daji village in Nigeria's Niger state. Read the latest on the escalating security crisis.
Top US Republicans, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, clarify the US role in Venezuela after Trump's assertion it would 'run' the country following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
A major new report argues British citizenship must be a permanent right, not subject to removal. Read the key findings and political reactions.
Aaron Thomas, 39, is back in custody after escaping HMP Leyhill. Police hunt for Daniel Washbourne and convicted murderer Matthew Armstrong. Public urged not to approach.
Heavy snow and ice cause widespread disruption across the UK, with school closures, flight cancellations and amber cold health alerts in place. Plan your journey carefully.
A powerful political cartoon by Stephen Lillie dissects the implications of Donald Trump's interventionist stance in Venezuela. Explore the satire and its message.
A left-wing extremist group has claimed responsibility for an arson attack that has left tens of thousands in Berlin without power and heat in freezing conditions. Read the latest on the investigation and impact.
Discover how recent US tax code changes and a government shutdown mean many UK-linked taxpayers overpaid in 2025. Learn who is eligible for refunds and how to claim your money back before the deadline.
Six months after violent riots targeted immigrants, Ballymena remains gripped by fear. Official silence and community patrols overshadow a fragile peace. Explore the aftermath.
European leaders struggle to reconcile their welcome for Nicolás Maduro's removal with the principles of international law, following the US operation in Venezuela. Analysis of the diplomatic rift.
2025 was the deadliest year for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in over two decades, with 31 fatalities in custody. The deaths occurred amid record detention numbers.
A visual journey through the weekend's key events: from Nicolás Maduro's capture in New York to a frosty Stonehenge sunrise and global protests. Explore the world in pictures.
The UK government has declined to state whether the US violated international law by capturing Venezuela's president. Read the full story and analysis of the diplomatic fallout.
Declassified documents show the UK's Defence Intelligence Staff saw UFOs as a 'potential threat' and wanted to acquire their advanced technology. Read the full story.
A man is fighting for his life after a triple stabbing on Edgware Road in West London. Police are appealing for witnesses following the early hours attack.
Mark Ratcliffe, 67, died a hero after attempting a rescue at Withernsea. A woman's body was also recovered. Read the family's moving tribute and latest updates.
Delcy Rodríguez assumes Venezuela's interim leadership after Maduro's abduction. Can she balance US demands with a defiant regime? Analysis of her precarious position.
Cubans fear worsening power cuts and fuel shortages after the US captured key ally Nicolás Maduro. President Díaz-Canel condemns 'barbarian kidnapping' as Trump warns Cuba is 'failing'.
The White House has justified the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro using internet memes, rap music, and a 1960s protest anthem. Explore the unprecedented digital strategy.
Two people are in hospital after a shooting on Broadway, Bexleyheath in the early hours of Sunday, January 4. The A207 Albion Road remains closed. Police are investigating.