A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd of pro-Iranian freedom marchers in Los Angeles, injuring two. The driver was arrested as fears of political motivation grow. Read the latest on the incident and the ongoing Iran protests.
More than 40 UK civil society groups, including the TUC and Amnesty, condemn government plans to expand police powers to restrict protests. They warn it threatens fundamental democratic rights.
Award-winning journalist Peter Greste withdraws from Adelaide Writers' Week in protest against the removal of author Randa Abdel-Fattah, warning that silencing voices aids extremists.
Donald Trump's nuclear-proof 'doomsday plane' was seen in Los Angeles this week. Officials confirm it was part of a US defence capabilities tour, not an emergency. Read the full story.
Sir Patrick Duffy, a Labour MP and defence specialist who served as Navy Minister and NATO Parliamentary Assembly President, has passed away at 105. Read his remarkable life story.
Senior City figures warn against reintroducing EU rules for financial services, fearing it will stifle London's post-Brexit recovery and regulatory innovation. Read the full analysis.
A University of Tennessee professor suspended for criticising right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has been reinstated following an investigation. Read the full story on the academic freedom debate.
A review of London's Older Person's Freedom Pass could see 1.2 million pensioners lose free travel on Tube, buses and rail. A petition has been launched against the cuts. Read the full story.
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado will publish a book outlining her vision for Venezuela's future. Release delayed to include response to Maduro's ousting.
The Guardian Foundation appoints media freedom expert Rosie Parkyn as its new executive director. She will lead the charity's mission to combat misinformation and promote press freedom globally. Discover more about her vision.
Dr Eric Descheemaeker settles with the University of Melbourne after his attempted sacking over a leaked email claiming the law school was becoming an 'ideological re-education camp'. Read the full story.
As global conflicts and political tensions define 2026, comedy emerges as a crucial tool for truth and unity. Discover why protecting satire is essential for democracy and public discourse.
Bill Hagerty, a revered Fleet Street editor and staunch defender of press freedom whose career spanned 70 years, has died at 86. Read his remarkable story.
At least 14 journalists detained in Caracas following the US-led capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Read the latest on the press freedom crackdown.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski tells the LDRS it's 'impossible' to separate London's issues from national Labour failures. Read his exclusive City Hall interview.
An American columnist reveals how billionaire ownership and Trump administration pressure are reshaping US media, contrasting it with the reader-funded Guardian's independent model. Support independent journalism.
Months after the Israel-Hamas truce, Palestinian journalists in Gaza remain in peril. Over 247 media workers have been killed since 2023, with the UN condemning targeted attacks. Read their harrowing testimonies.
Transport for London has issued a staggering 61,363 Penalty Fare Notices to ticket evaders in 2025. Discover the monthly breakdown and TfL's strategy to halve evasion by 2030.
A surge in US churches using psychedelics like ayahuasca as sacraments is testing religious freedom laws. Discover how they're winning legal battles and what it means for the future.
Algeria's parliament has unanimously approved a law declaring France's 132-year colonisation a 'state crime', demanding an apology and reparations. Explore the details and diplomatic fallout.
Journalists and activists in Bangladesh face violent mob attacks, raising fears for press freedom and democracy under Sheikh Hasina's government. Read the full investigation.
Journalist Sharan Dhaliwal warns that plans to scrap police recording of non-crime hate incidents will embolden racists and trolls, putting minorities at greater risk. Read her powerful personal account.
A new report details a dramatic rise in assaults on the US press in 2025, with incidents linked to immigration protests and hostile rhetoric. Read the full investigation.
New South Wales is fast-tracking another anti-protest bill after a terror incident. Constitutional experts warn it may be overruled, like past laws. Read the analysis.
The killing of Al Jazeera's Anas al-Sharif highlights a horrific year for journalist safety. As press freedom erodes, we must demand accountability for attacks on the media. Read the full investigation.
Financial News editor Shruti Chopra receives the prestigious Freedom of the City of London award, recognising her contributions to financial journalism. Discover the ceremony details and its significance.
A Kent council led by Reform UK faces accusations of obstructing transparency after a five-month delay in providing evidence for claimed £40m savings from scrapped green projects. Read the full investigation.
Downing Street's surprise overhaul of media briefings, scrapping afternoon lobby sessions, is condemned by journalists as a threat to scrutiny and transparency. Read the full story.
The dismissal of Dr Mary Bassett from Harvard's FXB Centre highlights the selective application of human rights principles, particularly regarding Palestine. Discover the implications for global health and academic freedom.
US President Donald Trump's $10bn lawsuit against the BBC is widely seen as a politically motivated attack. We analyse the absurd legal claims and the potential disaster for the UK's public broadcaster.