Explore The Guardian's standout articles from 2025, featuring a deep-cover KGB agent, Zadie Smith on Tracy Chapman, and a poignant story of a boy's return. Discover these compelling narratives now.
John Blair's new book, 'Killing the Dead', delves into the terrifying and complex history of vampire folklore. Discover the real stories behind the myth. Read the full review now.
Mark Acklom, a serial conman who posed as an MI6 agent, has been ordered to repay £125,000 to his victim. Discover the full story of this complex romance fraud case.
Police offer £20,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of father Mahad Abdi Mohamed in Tottenham. Detectives believe it was a case of mistaken identity. His sister appeals for justice.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay his victim £125,000 after a five-year court battle. Read the full story.
Hackney Council tries to calm fears for iconic MOTH Club as 30,000 oppose flats plan. Mayor gives assurances, but Music Venue Trust warns safeguards are not guaranteed. Read the latest.
Loveholidays launches a massive January sale with huge savings on 2026 holidays, low deposits from £19, and a price promise guarantee. Book now for the best deals.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs across four US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
Former West Ham and Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard will leave FC Seoul next week, making him a free agent. The 32-year-old reflects on his 'unbelievable' time in South Korea and his memorable Premier League loan spell.
A Democratic congressman calls footage of a US military strike on survivors 'deeply troubling', as experts allege potential war crimes. Calls grow for transparency and a full investigation.
The public inquiry into the 2018 Salisbury novichok attack heard the nerve agent was of such high purity it could have killed thousands. Explore the key findings and unanswered questions.
Manchester-based Travel Counsellors CEO Steve Byrne explains the £50m acquisition of Canada's The Travel Agent Next Door, boosting international sales to 30% and ruling out a near-term IPO.
The final IOPC report into the 1989 Hillsborough disaster confirms 97 people were unlawfully killed, but no one will face disciplinary action. Families speak of closure but not justice.
The long battle for truth after the Hillsborough disaster, where 97 fans were unlawfully killed. From cover-up to exoneration, we trace the painful journey for justice.
Two brothers on trial for drowning their sister in a Dutch swamp blame their father, calling him a 'terror' to the family. The 'honour killing' followed a TikTok video.
Disturbing footage reveals Israeli soldiers shooting two Palestinian men at close range after apparent surrender in Jenin. Investigation promised but precedents show little accountability.
Explore the controversial case of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering insurance CEO Brian Thompson, and John H Richardson's new book that examines his motives and public reaction.
A Texas church safety director, Donald Doolittle, 58, faces charges for allegedly posing as an ICE agent to extort $500 from a woman. Learn about the scam and official warnings.
The annual political 'killing season' commences as unpopular leaders face leadership challenges. Discover which Liberal MPs are at risk and the implications for party stability.
The Trump administration reassigns US Education Department powers to six federal agencies, sparking Democratic criticism over resource cuts for schools and students.
Donald Trump hosted Saudi Arabia's crown prince and defended him over Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Plus: police failings in domestic violence case and new Roblox restrictions in Australia.
Eliyahu Weinstein, pardoned by Donald Trump in 2021, sentenced to 37 years for defrauding investors of $35m in medical supply scheme. Read the shocking details.
A federal judge has blocked Texas's 2025 congressional maps, ruling them likely racially gerrymandered. Discover the legal battle and its impact on US politics.
Federal immigration sweeps expand to Raleigh as mayor confirms border patrol presence. Governor urges citizens to record incidents. Over 130 arrests made in Charlotte operations.
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's legal team accuses Trump administration of 'cherry-picking' facts in mortgage fraud case. Read the full defence details.
Federal authorities arrest 81 individuals in North Carolina immigration operations, sparking protests. Full coverage of the controversial enforcement actions.
Federal judge uncovers government misconduct in James Comey case, ordering grand jury materials be handed to defence team. Discover the latest developments in this political legal battle.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson challenges federal court finding that her tweet telling Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi to 'piss off back to Pakistan' was racially motivated.
Federal immigration sweeps in Charlotte, NC, target churchgoers and workers, sparking protests and accusations of constitutional rights violations. Learn more about the escalating situation.
A federal judge has barred the Trump administration from cutting funding to the University of California over alleged antisemitism. Read the full ruling details.