Successive UK governments face criticism from Jewish groups for campaigning to release activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, whose offensive social media posts have surfaced. Read the full story.
Three Brits convicted of smuggling cocaine in Angel Delight packets avoid execution in Bali. They will be deported to the UK next month after a year in prison. Read the full story.
Bishop Michael Pham, a former Vietnamese boat refugee, now leads clergy and volunteers to accompany immigrants at ICE hearings in San Diego, offering spiritual support in the face of rising arrests.
After 2024 election losses, Democrats are urgently building a rival online ecosystem with podcasts, influencers, and progressive media to counter the right's dominance. Can they catch up?
A second man, 22-year-old Abdel Derdour, has been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Adam Henry in Islington. The 'good-natured' boy was fatally stabbed near his former school. Read the latest on this tragic case.
David Darke died six days after an assault outside the Crown Inn. A 36-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of murder. Read the family's tribute.
The Guardian has taken down a published article following an internal review. This move highlights ongoing debates about media accountability and editorial standards in digital news.
A Texas father used his daughter's phone location to find her after she was kidnapped at knifepoint while walking her dog on Christmas Day. A 23-year-old man has been arrested.
Analysis of the complex Nigerian response to US airstrikes on IS targets in Sokoto. While welcomed for security gains, the 'Christian genocide' framing risks fuelling insurgent narratives. Read the full report.
Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll, 36, has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order and will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court. Read the latest details.
US Representative Ro Khanna reveals how building alliances across the political divide led to the rapid passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act and other major legislative wins. Discover his formula for bipartisan success.
Brits urged to check new King Charles III banknotes for low serial numbers that could fetch up to £1,000 from collectors. Expert reveals what to look for.
Newly released documents expose Jeffrey Epstein's systematic process for procuring underage victims, with Ghislaine Maxwell's role and the treatment of girls as commodities laid bare. Read the shocking details.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump in Florida to discuss a 20-point peace plan, as Russia launches a massive air assault on Kyiv. Key issues include security guarantees and the future of Donbas.
Exclusive: 252 Venezuelan men, wrongly labelled as gang members by the Trump administration, endured systemic torture in El Salvador's Cecot prison. Now free, they struggle to rebuild shattered lives.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under fire for celebrating the return of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah from Egypt, following revelations of his past social media posts. Critics condemn the 'endorsement'. Read the full story.
Newly released Epstein documents reveal an FBI tip about alleged hidden evidence of 'paedophilia organised for Prince Andrew'. Discover the latest details from the bombshell files.
Simon Tisdall argues that seismic political shifts like Trump's rise are often false dawns. History suggests continuity prevails over chaos. Explore why 2026 needs fewer watersheds.
After years of closures, UK banks are reopening branches in a mini high street revival. Nationwide's pledge to keep 696 sites open until 2030 offers relief to customers like those in Northampton.
Olympic legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean are reportedly set to be knighted and made a dame in the King's New Year Honours, nearly 50 years after their iconic gold medal win. Read the full story.
David Darke, 66, has died after an attack outside The Crown Inn in Appleby Magna. A 36-year-old man is now being held on suspicion of murder. Police appeal for witnesses.
Kosovo votes in a snap parliamentary election to resolve a political crisis. PM Albin Kurti's party seeks a majority as the nation faces economic and diplomatic challenges. Read the latest.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump in Florida for critical talks on a US-brokered peace plan, as Russia intensifies attacks on Kyiv and Kherson. Read the latest updates.
A man in his 50s was stabbed in the arm after his car was ambushed on Station Road, Edgware. Police are hunting the attackers and urge witnesses to come forward.
Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty's wedding to Holly Ramsay was overshadowed by a family rift, with his mother claiming she was 'banned' and receiving a heartbreaking text. Read the full story.
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb warns Earth is unprepared for an alien encounter as interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passes by. Explore our planetary defence options and the chilling reality of a potential threat from the stars.
A Guardian columnist's wallet, lost on a London train, was returned intact by a stranger named Natalya. This story of decency challenges our collective pessimism and asks if Britain is kinder than we think.
Far-right figure Tommy Robinson's Christmas carol event in Whitehall attracted a fraction of his previous rally's crowd, as UK churches grapple with how to respond to his claimed Christian conversion. Explore the deepening divide.
The UK Home Secretary has revoked fast-track visa privileges for Democratic Republic of Congo officials amid a dispute over illegal migrant returns. Discover the details and implications.
TV host Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah unite for Nepal's election, channelling youth anger over corruption and economic woes. Discover the new political force.