12 MyLondon stories that made a real difference in 2025
From saving community spaces to exposing crime and injustice, discover how MyLondon's reporting in 2025 directly impacted the lives of ordinary Londoners.
From saving community spaces to exposing crime and injustice, discover how MyLondon's reporting in 2025 directly impacted the lives of ordinary Londoners.
Achieve your New Year fitness goals with our expert-tested guide to the best cross trainers and elliptical machines for home workouts in 2025. Find the perfect low-impact cardio machine.
Experts reveal why your menstrual cycle may be heavier and more painful in January, linking it to festive alcohol, rich foods, and less exercise. Learn how to ease symptoms.
Global growth is set to slow in 2026 as Trump's tariffs hit trade and AI's promise faces a reality check. Explore the five key charts shaping the economic year ahead for the UK and world.
Readers share amusing tales of trying to swipe printed pages and 'like' letters, revealing how digital behaviours are reshaping our interactions with physical objects. Read their stories.
South Korea's cultural exports hit a record £11bn, but its film industry has 'almost collapsed' and K-pop faces a pivotal reckoning. Discover the internal challenges threatening the Hallyu wave.
Discover how Blackpool's iconic Illuminations are battling climate change with resilient designs and LED tech. Explore the 150-year legacy and what's new for visitors.
Los Angeles's film industry faces a crisis after strikes, tech shifts, and runaway production. Can new incentives and adaptation secure its future? Explore the data and insider views.
A City AM editor's investigation into a suspicious pitch uncovers a global network of AI-generated journalism, fake identities, and the human cost of automation. Discover the shocking truth behind the bylines.
Extreme weather and fragile supply chains are pushing up the cost of festive staples like cranberries and wheat, raising fears over future UK food security and stability. Discover the climate link to your Christmas shop.
The NWSL has unveiled a new 'High Impact Player Rule' allowing clubs to breach the salary cap by $1m to retain stars like Trinity Rodman, amid pushback from the players' union.
Discover the powerful, award-winning stories from The Guardian in 2025 that exposed injustice, drove policy change, and profoundly impacted lives across the UK and beyond.
Devon Brown, 30, jailed for life for murdering Okechukwu Iweha, 46, in North London. The victim's sister delivers a powerful statement in court. Read the full story.
Analysis reveals Brexit has cost the UK 4% of GDP. As trade and investment suffer, Labour's Wes Streeting calls for deeper EU ties, but a customs union deal faces major hurdles. Explore the economic reality and political choices.
Brighton's barren run continues as they fail to score at home for the first time this season, held by a gritty Sunderland side missing key players to AFCON. Read the full match report.
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
New research reveals AI's 2025 carbon footprint matched New York City's, while its water consumption exceeded global bottled water demand. Are tech giants paying their fair share?
Mild winter weather triggers early birdsong from skylarks and thrushes in the UK. Is this a charming anomaly or a stark warning of the climate crisis? Discover the facts.
A new study reveals a dramatic 46% increase in heart attacks and a 218% rise in blood abnormalities after the Palisades and Eaton fires, matching the worst Covid years. Discover the alarming health impacts.
Britain's return to the Erasmus+ scheme offers a glimmer of hope for internationalism amid a rising nativist tide across Europe. Discover the programme's significance.
The UK is poised to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme from 2027, marking a major post-Brexit reset. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for students.
Delayed US jobs data shows a volatile labour market, with a four-year high unemployment rate of 4.6%. Federal Reserve Chair warns data should be viewed with a 'skeptical eye'. Read the full analysis.
Samuel and Catrina, two Londoners with differing political views, discuss immigration, social media, and 'woke' culture over a meal. Discover what they agreed on and the Stewart Lee sketch that united them.
Official data reveals London's Liverpool Street station is Britain's busiest for the third consecutive year, with 98 million entries and exits. Discover the full top 10 list and the impact of the Elizabeth line.
Analysis: Russia's economy is faltering as the war in Ukraine drains resources. With inflation soaring and energy income plummeting, could internal tensions lead to Putin's downfall?
As AI expands, datacentres' massive water consumption raises urgent environmental questions. Explore the sustainability challenge facing the tech industry.
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
A new study reveals UK arable farmers face over £800m in losses after the hottest spring and summer on record devastated harvests. Discover the impact on food security and calls for urgent support.
The Trump administration has finalised a major rollback of US vehicle fuel efficiency rules, a move experts warn will increase emissions and consumer costs. Read the full analysis.
Workers at a remote Northern Territory gold mine describe being caught in a massive, two-day dust storm. Experts warn climate change may increase frequency, posing health and environmental risks. Read the full report.