31 deaths in ICE custody make 2025 deadliest year in decades
2025 was the deadliest year for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in over two decades, with 31 fatalities in custody. The deaths occurred amid record detention numbers.
2025 was the deadliest year for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in over two decades, with 31 fatalities in custody. The deaths occurred amid record detention numbers.
The body of a 19-year-old college freshman was found on Mount Baldy's Devil's Backbone trail after a 500ft fall. Two others also perished as treacherous conditions prompt trail closures. Read the full report.
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with 1,323 lives lost. Experts call for urgent action on speed limits and vehicle safety. Discover the full analysis.
Three hikers have been found dead on Southern California's treacherous Mount Baldy after high winds prevented a rescue helicopter from landing. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
A new report reveals over 3,000 migrant deaths en route to Spain in 2025, a sharp drop attributed to EU-funded border policing. Activists warn of more dangerous journeys.
Official data reveals a sharp rise in deaths during December and January. Experts explain the complex mix of healthcare pressures, festive excess, and cold weather driving this tragic seasonal trend.
A decade after David Dungay Jr died in custody, his family leads a rally for justice amid record Aboriginal deaths and new NSW protest laws. Join the call for accountability.
At least three dead as Storm Johannes batters Scandinavia, leaving 140,000 without power and causing travel chaos. Follow our live updates for the latest.
Mikaela Shiffrin staged a stunning comeback to claim her sixth consecutive World Cup slalom victory in Semmering, Austria. Read the full race report and analysis.
A little-known police training programme is helping to reduce fatal overdoses across the United States. Discover how Crisis Intervention Training changes law enforcement's approach to addiction.
California's brutal Christmas storms, the wettest in 54 years for LA, caused mudslides, flooding, and avalanche threats. See the latest on the damage and response.
Job listings from Warner Bros. Games suggest the Hogwarts Legacy sequel will be a live service online multiplayer RPG, marking a major shift from the original single-player hit. Read the full details.
Scottish ministers are weighing a change to the public smoking ban to allow crack cocaine use in supervised facilities in Glasgow and Edinburgh, responding to a surge in users switching from heroin. Read the full story.
A Rajdhani Express train carrying 650 passengers struck and killed seven wild elephants in Assam. The emergency stop derailed the engine and five carriages. Read the full report on this tragic wildlife collision.
A look back at the iconic figures from film, music, fashion and literature who passed away in 2025, including Robert Redford, Diane Keaton and Giorgio Armani. Their enduring legacies continue to shape culture.
A Guardian investigation reveals the multimillion-dollar Free Birth Society, promoting unassisted childbirth, has been linked to baby deaths globally. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
CDC officials urge immediate flu vaccination after a record 288 child deaths last season. A concerning new H3N2 variant is circulating, and antiviral use is declining.
NHS England chief says flu may be 'starting to settle' in parts of the UK, but experts warn of thousands of potential deaths. Health Secretary Wes Streeting rules out national mask mandate for now.
A West Australian coroner has delivered 15 adverse findings over the death of Indigenous teenager Cleveland Dodd in Unit 18, calling for its closure and a system-wide inquiry. Read the full report.
Three tourists have died and one is missing after a huge wave swept them from a natural pool in Tenerife. Emergency services continue search efforts.
A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in Goa, India, has claimed 25 lives, including tourists. The blaze, caused by a gas cylinder explosion, trapped victims in a narrow exit. Read the latest updates.
Netflix's $82.7bn acquisition of Warner Bros will see major game studios like NetherRealm and Avalanche Software, and future titles like Hogwarts Legacy 2, become part of the streaming giant's portfolio. Read the full analysis.
Austria confirms the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna will proceed as planned, despite a financial impact from a four-country boycott over Israel's participation. Key details inside.
A coroner has urged a property firm to act on damp and mould after an inquest into the death of six-month-old Abdullah Ali in Hackney. The family's flat had knee-high black mould.
A 21-year-old Ukrainian student was tortured and set alight in his father's car in Vienna after being forced to hand over cryptocurrency. Two suspects have been arrested. Read the full investigation.
Investigative reporting from Arizona reveals how America's failure to count heat fatalities and dismantled climate policies leave vulnerable communities at risk. Read the full story.
An experienced climber faces manslaughter charges after his girlfriend died of hypothermia on Austria's highest peak. The trial is set for February 2026. Read the full investigation details.
The search for missing British student George Smyth, 18, near Dracula's Castle in Romania has been halted due to extreme weather and a level-4 avalanche risk. Read the latest updates.
A top US vaccine official's memo alleging Covid jabs killed children, without providing evidence, has caused deep concern among public health experts. Read the full story.
The City of London Corporation is off track to meet its 2030 Vision Zero goal after 57 serious injuries in 2024. Read the latest data and community concerns.