LensCulture 2026 Black-and-White Photography Winners
Discover the stunning monochrome winners of LensCulture's 2026 awards, from a brutal Central Asian sport to quiet childhood moments. See the full gallery now.
Discover the stunning monochrome winners of LensCulture's 2026 awards, from a brutal Central Asian sport to quiet childhood moments. See the full gallery now.
Gavin Lewis of BlackFinch explains the systemic barriers limiting senior Black talent in UK finance. Discover the data and the needed solutions. Read more.
A mother reflects on a cherished family photo taken in an Edinburgh garden, revealing a poignant story of love, autism, and profound loss. Discover the power of images to hold both joy and sorrow.
Beat the January blues with Drake & Morgan's 'Reef, Beef & Bubbles' menu. Get a 6oz steak, half lobster, sides and a drink for just £24.95. Available weekdays until 26th Jan.
Discover how photographer Kelli Radwanski captured a magical, unplanned moment between a boy and his pig in Nevada from her office in Oregon using remote iPhone photography.
Ammar Kalia reflects on a cherished 1990s photo with his brother, a goofy snapshot that became a vital reminder of their enduring bond after their mother died from cancer in 2013.
France has postponed the G7 summit by a day after Donald Trump confirmed a UFC fight night on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday. Discover the details and diplomatic implications.
Athena Kugblenu argues that the unfair treatment of Black contestants like Judy on The Traitors mirrors everyday racism in the UK, from workplaces to police stops. Read the analysis.
Photographer Beezer recounts the dizzying day he captured maintenance workers on the Clifton Suspension Bridge with no safety gear. A snapshot of a bygone era in Bristol's history.
The Guardian's picture editors curate powerful images from around the globe, capturing protests, cultural celebrations, and environmental challenges on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
Yadong Niu's stunning sunset shot over Welsh Harp Reservoir triumphs in Hendon Waterside nature photography contest, celebrating local biodiversity. Discover the winning image.
Explore six powerful photographs by women from the Global South, capturing everyday life, art, and activism. Discover stories from India, Morocco, Colombia, Cuba, Uganda, and South Africa.
A woman in her 20s and a baby were hospitalised after a hit-and-run on the A22 Godstone Road in Whyteleafe. Surrey Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
Explore the astonishing global images of photojournalist Ed Kashi, whose 45-year career documenting social and geopolitical issues is celebrated in a powerful new book. Witness history through his lens.
Discover how a tuk-tuk driver's mobile photography, using a OnePlus 13, won a 2025 Turkey Mobile Photo Award with a vibrant image of children playing in Myanmar.
Eagle-eyed fans think they've pinpointed the luxury French hotel for The White Lotus season 4. Discover the compelling evidence and expert scepticism. Read the full story.
Shoppers are raving about White Stuff's Karla Velvet Coat, calling it a 'stunning' and versatile piece perfect for dressy evenings or casual days. Discover the details and colours.
Photographer Sarah Lee reveals how her winter work focuses on capturing light, not darkness. Explore her introspective project and the poignant quotes that guide her vision.
Neighbours in a Kent village fought to enter a burning home but were forced back by intense flames. Six fire engines are at the scene. Read the latest updates.
British Museum staff raise concerns over a proposed 'red, white and blue' themed ball, citing links to far-right flag campaigns. Discover the internal debate.
René Groebli's tender, erotic photographs of his wife in a Paris hotel room scandalised the 1950s. Now 98, he reflects on the work that redefined intimate photography.
Explore Tristram Kenton's stunning photographic review of 2025's top theatre and dance productions. See the powerful images that defined the year on stage.
Thomas Durrant, 17, from London, is the overall winner of the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2025 with a stunning image of a stag. Discover all the category winners and runners-up.
Donald Trump has installed new, highly critical plaques beneath the official portraits of his predecessors, Joe Biden and Barack Obama, as part of sweeping changes to the presidential residence. Discover the controversial details.
Explore how photographer Edward Weston's shift from pictorialism to modernism in the 1920s turned peppers, nudes and toilets into iconic art. See 'Becoming Modern' in Paris until 25 Jan.
Explore a stunning global gallery from Guardian readers, featuring tender deer in Oxfordshire, St Paul's Cathedral, and historic sites in Iraq. Discover the stories behind the images.
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
Photographer Ahmad Mansour reveals the story behind his award-winning mobile phone image, a spontaneous shot of a London street scene. Discover how he captured the perfect moment.
Exclusive insights from Gary Walters, the longest-serving White House chief usher, on serving seven presidents, state dinners, and the day of 9/11. Discover the untold stories.
Pantone's 2026 Colour of the Year is 'Cloud Dancer', a billowy white. Discover what this minimalist choice says about the zeitgeist and the mixed reactions it has sparked.