Relive the most surreal sports stories of 2025. From Donald Trump's golf communique to a fly that sank a birdie and viral mascot scandals, we review a year of unforgettable gaffes and glory.
From F1 glory to football frenzy, discover how photographers captured the year's defining sporting moments. See the skill and split-second decisions behind each iconic image.
Apple's landmark Formula 1 deal, worth $140m annually from 2026, signals a strategic shift in sports broadcasting, prioritising ecosystem engagement over traditional reach. Discover the implications for UK sports.
From a soap-opera scandal at a Coldplay gig to a Hollywood-style heist at the Louvre and a woman waking in her coffin, we recap the year's most unbelievable stories.
From the Bondi terror attack to Diwali lights and climate protests, Guardian Australia's photographers captured a nation's defining moments in 2025. Explore the powerful images.
From fences blown down to presents hidden too well, Brits have taken to Reddit to share their festive disasters. Discover the hilarious and heartwarming stories from Christmas Day 2025.
Sports mascots are evolving into vital branding tools. Discover how characters like Gritty drive profit, fan engagement, and cultural relevance for modern teams.
Think you've kept up with football, golf, F1 and more in 2025? Take our ultimate sports quiz covering 11 major disciplines and prove your fan credentials. Challenge yourself now!
Georgia's Lake Lanier, with over 700 fatalities, is shrouded in ghost stories. We investigate the curse's origins in racial violence and submerged towns. Discover the truth behind America's most haunted lake.
Explore the eerie legend of the ghost in a red scarf that haunts Ickenham Tube station every Christmas. Discover the chilling 1952 origin story and other London Underground spectres.
Dive into football's oddest World Cup moments, from Ronaldo's iconic 2002 haircut to Argentina's 1986 bootleg shirts. Discover the best podcasts of the week, including smart series from Crooked Media.
A UK private detective reveals four shocking cases, from secret families to benefit fraud, exposing the hidden lives people lead. Read his astonishing stories here.
Amid a challenging year, Guardian US readers found joy in stories of political change, cinematic triumph, papal leadership, and an intoxicated raccoon. Discover the moments that brought light in 2025.
Explore how institutional private capital is transforming football, Formula 1, and sports infrastructure as a mature asset class. Discover why London is at the heart of this financial shift.
Google has launched a new 'preferred sources' tool, allowing users to personalise their Top Stories feed. Learn how to add your favourite outlets like Metro and what this means for search.
From MR James to Mark Gatiss, explore the finest festive chillers that have haunted British TV schedules. Discover the classics that define Christmas terror.
Amid challenging headlines, The Guardian invites US readers to share the news stories from 2025 that brought them hope or happiness. Contribute your ray of light anonymously.
New adaptations of A Christmas Carol and Paddington reframe these beloved tales for today's audiences, exploring themes of displacement and compassion. Discover how these stories speak to the modern refugee experience.
Sky News documentary 'Prey' reveals the harrowing reality of grooming gangs through survivor stories. Listen now on the Sky News Daily podcast for crucial insights.
Explore 'The Stories That Made Us' at Coventry's Herbert Art Gallery, an immersive journey through four decades of South Asian migration, community, and resilience. Open until May 2026.
TNT Sports suffers a double blow as it loses UK rights to the Champions League and international rugby. Analysis reveals the broadcaster's strategy to balance the books and future challenges.
New EY research reveals cricket and rugby union have surged into the UK's top 10 most popular sports, signalling a shift in fan engagement. Discover the full rankings and insights.
Britain invests heavily in sport but treats funding as charity, not a catalyst for growth. Discover the shift needed towards sustainable clubs and unlocking £500m in unclaimed Gift Aid.
Discover the profound and practical life lessons readers have learned, from navigating uncertainty to everyday wisdom. Share your own insights and join the conversation.
From ICU meet-cutes to holiday romances, discover how five couples found lasting love this year. Heartwarming stories that prove romance is alive and well.
A journalist's experiment with UK dating apps reveals shocking behaviour as men offer sex within minutes. Discover why modern dating is pushing people to give up on love altogether.
Challenge your sports knowledge with our weekly quiz. Covering cricket's Ashes, Arsenal's goals, Deaflympics medals, and major events in football, rugby, and motor sport. Take the test now!
Nottinghamshire Police seek man who used strange dancing to steal phone. Suspect pretended to be drunk before theft on Clumber Street. Contact police with information.
A Metropolitan Police detective has been dismissed for gross misconduct after writing misogynistic erotic fiction on his work laptop. Discover the full details of the case.
London-based sports platform Keeps closes £1.2 million funding round as investors target sports sector. Discover how this impacts UK sports technology investment landscape.