Christmas celebrations resume in Bethlehem after a two-year pause, offering a glimmer of hope for Palestinian Christians while the shadow of the Gaza war and West Bank violence remains. Read the full report.
Aseel Mousa, one of fewer than 100 Gazan students to reach the UK, reflects on studying in Leicester while her homeland is devastated. Read her powerful account of survival, guilt, and shattered dreams.
Israeli troops fire into Gaza school sheltering displaced people, killing six including a baby. The attack raises post-ceasefire death toll to 401. Read the full report.
A five-month-old baby was among five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces at a school shelter in Gaza City, raising the post-ceasefire death toll to 400. Read the latest on the fragile truce.
From global conflict and climate disasters to sporting glory and papal change, view the powerful photographs that captured a tumultuous 2025. See the year's defining moments.
Europe's stance on Gaza has shattered its credibility. Analyst Nathalie Tocci argues the path to regaining a constructive role lies not in grand diplomacy, but in focusing on stabilising fragile neighbours: Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.
Peter Arnett, the fearless journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Discover his remarkable career.
London and Manchester police announce a tougher stance on pro-Palestine protests, vowing to arrest those using the phrase 'globalise the intifada'. The move follows antisemitic attacks abroad.
Sam Grabiner's 'Christmas Day' at London's Almeida theatre delivers a complex, outspoken drama about a Jewish family grappling with identity and the Israel-Gaza war. A must-see bold production.
Israel's military chief calls a Gaza demarcation line a 'new border', barring Palestinians from 58% of their territory. Read the on-ground report from The Guardian's correspondent.
Nour AbuShammala's story of six displacements, injury, and devastation in Gaza over two years of war. A powerful account of survival and the struggle to rebuild.
A 1918 German U-boat attack on survivors of a Canadian hospital ship set a crucial legal precedent. Discover the landmark case still cited in modern war crimes law.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu states the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire plan is almost finished, as diplomatic efforts intensify. Read the latest developments on the potential truce.
Turkey's foreign minister states the primary task for a Gaza stabilisation force is to stop attacks, not disarm Hamas. Read the latest on the diplomatic stance.
Israeli PM Netanyahu states the initial Gaza truce stage is ending, with disarmament of Hamas key for phase two. He will discuss plans with Donald Trump later this month. Read the latest developments.
Analysis: Russia's economy is faltering as the war in Ukraine drains resources. With inflation soaring and energy income plummeting, could internal tensions lead to Putin's downfall?
Syria's interim president warns Israel's actions risk dangerous escalation, citing over 1,000 airstrikes and breaches of a 50-year disengagement deal. Read the full analysis.
Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad describes the suffocating reality of life in Gaza, where the world is shrinking for civilians trapped by conflict. Read her powerful testimony.
A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza has failed to stop the bloodshed, with over 360 Palestinians killed since October. Families remain trapped in dire conditions as Israel's 'yellow line' hardens into a permanent partition. Read the full report.
Maryam, 12, is one of few hundred patients allowed out of Gaza for critical care since October 2025. Read her story and the wider medical crisis.
The Eurovision Song Contest is facing a major rift as several countries threaten to boycott the 2026 event after Israel was cleared to compete. Explore the escalating political controversy.
A mass wedding in Khan Younis offered a glimpse of hope, but Gaza remains gripped by violence, quasi-anarchy, and Hamas's resurgence. Read the full analysis of the monumental obstacles to peace and aid.
Creative Assembly announces Total War: Medieval 3 and teases a second major project, fuelling speculation about a rumoured Star Wars strategy game. Get the full details on the 25th anniversary reveals.
Vladimir Putin's secret daughter, Luiza Rozova, expressed regret for her father's war when confronted by a Ukrainian journalist in Paris. Read the full story of the emotional encounter.
Fifty-four Palestinian couples married in a mass ceremony in Khan Younis, Gaza, organised by a charity. The event, held among war rubble, marks a poignant moment of resilience and new beginnings after two years of conflict.
Explore compelling global images from the weekend featuring Lionel Messi's on-pitch frustration, Napoleon battle re-enactments, and protests across the UK. Discover the stories behind the lens.
Palestinian health ministry reports death toll surpasses 70,000 in Gaza conflict. Two children killed in recent strikes as ceasefire violations continue. Read the latest developments.
French historian Jean-Pierre Filiu presents convincing evidence that Israeli forces supported looters attacking Gaza aid convoys, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Amnesty International reports Israel continues genocide in Gaza despite ceasefire, with 352 Palestinians killed since truce. Read the latest developments.
Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize laureate demands any US peace agreement must hold Russia accountable for war crimes. Read the exclusive demands.