A Guardian investigation into the Free Birth Society reveals 48 cases of serious harm, highlighting the dangers of unregulated online health advice and the urgent need for safeguards in the digital age.
Experts warn over-reliance on AI for youth mental health could spark a public health crisis. Urgent government action is needed to expand the human workforce.
Hilda Ramirez Sanan, a green card holder, files a lawsuit against ICE after she and her two US citizen children were violently detained outside a Massachusetts courthouse. Read the shocking details.
A young British man, a Liverpool FC fan, has died in a suspected deliberate hit-and-run in Tenerife. Spanish authorities are investigating the incident as a potential murder. Read the latest on this tragic case.
Seventy years after Rosa Parks's arrest, a historian reveals the long, uncertain struggle behind the iconic boycott. Discover the true cost of courage and its lessons for today.
Unite, Labour's largest union backer, is reportedly considering a formal split from the party, marking a historic fracture and posing a severe challenge to Keir Starmer's leadership. Read the full story.
The Tower of London was forced to close after activists threw custard and apple crumble at the Crown Jewels display. Four people were arrested in the protest against inequality. Read the full story.
A retired UK civil servant must repay over £25,000 after a pension scheme miscalculation. Discover the implications for public sector retirees and how to check your pension.
Discover if your name signals generational wealth. From Greek gods to Shakespearean heroes, Tatler's experts decode the monikers of the elite. Find out where you stand.
Spanish police investigate two minors after a horrific video shows them setting a homeless man's hair on fire in Seville. The incident has sparked national outrage and a potential hate crime probe.
Anglo-American artist Jane Birt, known for her watercolours, book illustrations and vibrant social life, has died aged 82. Discover her journey from 1960s Oxford to rural Wales.
Irish authorities are urged to investigate Microsoft for allegedly processing data that facilitated war crimes by the Israeli military, following Guardian revelations of mass Palestinian surveillance.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Lancashire coast, shaking homes and waking residents across the region. Get the latest details and local reactions.
Remembering Sir Geoffrey Bindman, the human rights lawyer who championed civil liberties and stood by the dispossessed, from Pinochet's victims to countless others. Explore his remarkable legacy.
Trump administration dismantles DHS civil rights watchdog system, reducing staff from 150 to 9. Experts warn this enables immigration abuses with impunity as detention network expands.
70 years after Rosa Parks' protest, explore how civil disobedience faces new challenges in today's political climate. Discover the organised resistance behind the myth.
Discover the most delicious and eco-friendly smoked salmon for your festive table. Our expert tasting reveals the best sustainable options rated by flavour and credentials.
Survey data reveals a growing gender gap in marriage aspirations among young people. Discover why women are increasingly opting out of traditional relationships and what this means for modern partnerships.
Discover six compelling Guardian stories including Free Birth Society investigation, changing Beatles perceptions, and Britain's disappearing living rooms. Perfect weekend reading.
An NHS midwife responds to the Free Birth Society, arguing that accessible, autonomous midwifery is the solution to both medical overreach and risky free births.
Germany's president Frank-Walter Steinmeier becomes first German head of state to visit Guernica for remembrance ceremony of 1937 Nazi bombing atrocity. Read his powerful message.
Discover the quest for London's tiny German hairy snail and the growing 'posting zero' trend. This weekly digest explores life's quirky lessons and modern dilemmas. Read more for a unique perspective.
A record 3.7 million applicants in China are competing for just 38,100 civil service roles, highlighting a major shift towards job security amid economic uncertainty. Discover the driving forces behind this trend.
Kevin Spacey will face High Court civil trials in October 2026 over sexual assault lawsuits from three men. The actor denies all allegations. Get the latest details.
Open Society Foundations president Binaifer Nowrojee declares legal readiness against Trump's threats, emphasising support for frontline environmental defenders at COP30.
More than 240 women allege a senior French civil servant drugged them with diuretics during job interviews, causing severe humiliation. The case highlights systemic failures and delayed justice.
The EU's top court has ruled that Poland must recognise a same-sex marriage conducted in Germany, affirming rights to family life across the bloc. Discover the implications.
Exclusive: NHS websites directed women to a factsheet promoting the Free Birth Society, linked to baby deaths. Discover the full investigation into this shocking breach of trust.
Exclusive: Trump administration's weaponisation of justice department sees mass exodus of lawyers, weakening civil rights and national security investigations. Experts warn of lasting damage.
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