London homeless shelter protocol halted in -9°C freeze
London councils deactivated severe weather shelter for rough sleepers as a -9°C arctic blast hit. Charities brand the move 'life-threatening' amid snow and ice warnings.
London councils deactivated severe weather shelter for rough sleepers as a -9°C arctic blast hit. Charities brand the move 'life-threatening' amid snow and ice warnings.
Heba Muraisi, on day 65 of a hunger strike, and Kamran Ahmed, on day 58, are in a critical phase with severe symptoms. A doctor warns their condition could decline irreversibly. Read the latest.
Heba Muraisi, on remand for alleged Palestine Action raid, details her deteriorating health after 65 days without food. The protest is the largest of its kind in Britain since 1981. Read her full story.
Morgan Ofori and others share their battle with 'suicide headaches', exploring the history, slow diagnosis, and treatments like oxygen therapy. Discover the science behind one of medicine's most painful conditions.
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London for holding a sign supporting Palestine Action hunger strikers. The author reveals her daughter provided the crayon, sparking a family debate on UK protest laws.
Palestine's ambassador to the UK hails the new London embassy as 'proof our identity cannot be denied'. The move follows the UK government's recognition of Palestinian statehood.
The Embassy of the State of Palestine has officially opened in Hammersmith, London. Ambassador Husam Zomlot hailed the 'profound milestone' following the UK's recognition of Palestine. Read the full story.
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 powerful storm deluged San Diego with a month's rain in a day, forcing the evacuation of a major homeless shelter. Explore the climate crisis link and the growing displacement of vulnerable populations.
A major assessment reveals tents from China, Egypt and Saudi Arabia are inadequate for Gaza's winter, leaving thousands exposed. Discover the findings and the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Heba Muraisi, on hunger strike for 57 days, is now struggling to speak and in critical health. She is among eight protesters demanding bail and a fair trial. Read the latest updates.
Author Tareq Baconi excavates his queer and Palestinian identities in a powerful new memoir, 'Fire in Every Direction', weaving a love story with his family's history of dispossession. Discover his journey from Jordan to London.
For the fifth consecutive year, mum-of-two Kar will volunteer her New Year's Eve at a Crisis shelter in London. Discover her inspiring story and the impact on guests like Eddie.
UN human rights experts warn the UK government over its treatment of Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers in custody, questioning compliance with international law.
Heba Muraisi, on remand over an Elbit Systems raid, is hospitalised as health deteriorates. The Filton 24 protest is the largest hunger strike in UK prisons since 1981.
Four Palestine Action detainees continue hunger strikes in UK prisons, with one hospitalised three times. Families report severe health declines as demands for policy change go unmet.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by City of London Police for displaying a placard in support of proscribed organisation Palestine Action. Read the latest on the protest and hunger strikes.
Two Palestine Action detainees at HMP Bronzefield have paused their 50-day hunger strike due to failing health but vow to resume. Four others continue their protest.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained in London for holding a placard supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Police cite Terrorism Act. Read the latest.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained by City of London Police for holding a sign supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Two others arrested for criminal damage at insurance firm protest.
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg detained under Terrorism Act for supporting Palestine Action. Police confirm arrest after paint attack on insurance firm.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained under terrorism laws after joining a pro-Palestine demonstration in the City of London. Full story and police statement.
Four prisoners on remand are refusing food, with two surpassing 50 days. Medical experts warn of irreversible organ damage and sudden cardiac failure. Learn the grim physiological timeline.
New South Wales premier Chris Minns vows to outlaw the phrase, calling it 'hateful, violent rhetoric'. The move follows similar controversies in the UK and US. Read the full explainer.
Pro-Palestine and Indigenous activist groups are taking the Minns government to court over new laws they say strip away the right to peaceful protest. Read the full story on the constitutional challenge.
Families of severely ill Palestine Action hunger strikers demand urgent meeting with Justice Secretary David Lammy. Lawyers warn of legal action as protesters' health declines after weeks without food.
Eight activists await trial, with seven hospitalised after hunger strikes. They demand bail and an end to the Palestine Action ban as medical concerns escalate. Read the full story.
A Westminster charity is providing warmth and safety for 50 homeless people this festive season, funded by a £700,000 council grant. Discover the personal stories behind the statistics.
Senior Coalition MPs have controversially linked Australia's recognition of Palestine to the Bondi terror attack, demanding a royal commission. Read the full political fallout.
The family of Teuta Hoxha, 29, warns she could die on remand as her hunger strike hits day 43. They demand government intervention to prevent a tragedy. Read the full story.