NSW Bushfires: Disaster Declared, 12 Homes Lost
A natural disaster has been declared in parts of NSW as bushfires destroy homes. Over 300 firefighters battle blazes. Get the latest updates and safety information.
A natural disaster has been declared in parts of NSW as bushfires destroy homes. Over 300 firefighters battle blazes. Get the latest updates and safety information.
California health officials issue urgent warning to foragers after a death and severe liver damage linked to toxic death cap mushrooms. Learn the symptoms and risks.
Explore the revolutionary Californian buildings of Frank Gehry, the architect who transformed cityscapes with stainless steel waves and giant binoculars. Discover his iconic legacy.
Discover the must-read titles of 2025, from new novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ian McEwan to memoirs and prize-winning non-fiction. Browse the full list now.
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.
In an extraordinary escalation, former President Trump ordered the California National Guard to a federal judge's residence. Explore the legal and constitutional crisis unfolding.
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas 2025. Get the final deadlines for Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, Parcelforce and major retailers to ensure gifts arrive on time.
Governor Gavin Newsom's administration plans to roll back restrictions on toxic rat poisons, despite a state report showing widespread poisoning of mountain lions, eagles, and condors. Read the full investigation.
A California student has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and ordered to pay over $100,000 after breaking into a poultry farm to 'rescue' four chickens. Read the full story.
Explore the standout memoirs and biographies of 2025, featuring Margaret Atwood, Anthony Hopkins, and political insights from Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern. Discover your next great read.
A major new art exhibition celebrating the Grateful Dead opens in California, featuring rare artefacts, fan art, and a unique 'listening room'. Explore the legacy.
Discover the definitive list of 2025's best tracks, as voted by 30 Guardian music writers. From Rosalía's operatic epic to Little Simz's wisdom and Wet Leg's fierce return.
Discover the must-read science and nature books of 2025, featuring expert picks from Sadiah Qureshi, Robert Macfarlane, and Eric Topol. Explore the titles shaping our understanding of the world.
Claude, the iconic albino alligator and mascot of the California Academy of Sciences, has died aged 30. The reptile brought joy to millions and will be deeply missed.
A mass shooting at a toddler's birthday party in Stockton, California, left four dead and 11 injured. Victims include three children. Police search for multiple suspects.
The Guardian is compiling its best albums of 2025 list and wants your nominations. From Jim Legxacy's rap to Rosalía's breakup anthems, share your top pick.
Police in Stockton, California, are pleading for witnesses after a mass shooting at a child's birthday party left four dead and 11 injured. Authorities believe the attack was targeted.
With Gavin Newsom's term ending, a crowded field of over 95 candidates is emerging for California's 2026 governor race. Discover the key Democratic and Republican contenders vying for the top job.
Alex Scott and Eddie Kadi are the first celebrities eliminated from I'm A Celebrity 2025. Discover the full lineup still battling for the crown and when the final airs on ITV.
Discover the top five translated novels of 2025, featuring Nobel laureate Han Kang's latest, a Nazi-era film epic, a Scandinavian septology, and vital stories from Iraq. Explore global literature.
Police vow to hunt down 'animals' after a mass shooting at a children's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves three children and a young adult dead. Authorities appeal for information.
A mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, leaves four dead and 11 wounded. Police are searching for the attacker in this targeted incident.
A targeted mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California leaves four dead and ten wounded. The gunman remains at large as officials urge the public to come forward with information.
Four people killed and 10 injured in targeted mass shooting at child's birthday party in Stockton, California. Shooter remains at large as community mourns.
Children are among four people killed in a mass shooting at a birthday party in Stockton, California. The attacker remains at large. Follow for live updates.
Mass shooting at Stockton banquet hall leaves one dead and ten wounded. Police hunt for multiple suspects as community reels from latest gun violence tragedy.
As Trump pardons Thanksgiving turkeys, his adviser Steve Witkoff reportedly coaches Russians on appealing to the president. Meanwhile, California faces mass coastal oil drilling.
Authorities in California are searching for a man swept into the ocean at Garrapata State Park, one week after a father and daughter died in the same area. Dangerous conditions hinder rescue efforts.
A British woman was detained by ICE agents in California while holding her six-month-old son during final green card approval. Her family speaks out about the shocking arrest.