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From a scorching Adelaide heatwave to pivotal talks between Trump and Zelenskyy, The Guardian's picture editors curate the defining global images of Monday, 29 December 2025.
Australia retained the Ashes after a decisive victory in the Adelaide Test, leaving England with serious questions. Listen to the Full Story podcast analysis.
Australia defeat England by 82 runs in the third Test to retain the Ashes. England's 18-Test winless run continues in a historic series defeat. Read the full match report.
Mitchell Starc starred as Australia defeated England by 82 runs in the third Test to retain the Ashes with a 3-0 series lead. Read the full match report and analysis.
England have lost the Ashes after a humbling third Test defeat in Australia, trailing 3-0 in the series. Read the full match report and analysis.
England's Ashes hopes are all but over, trailing by 228 runs with just four wickets left in Adelaide. Australia's dominance leaves the tourists facing a crushing defeat. Follow the final day's play.
England staged a spirited fightback on day four of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, but Australia remain in a commanding position, needing just 141 runs to win with 10 wickets in hand. Follow the live action and key moments.
A second illegal dumping of slaughtered geese in Norfolk sparks a public health alert. Authorities warn the meat may be unsafe and are appealing for information.
England assistant coach Jeetan Patel reaffirms Shoaib Bashir as the team's premier spinner despite his omission for the Adelaide Test, where Will Jacks toiled. Australia close in on a 3-0 Ashes lead.
Analysis of Will Jacks' makeshift role on day three in Adelaide reveals deeper issues in England's Ashes strategy and selection, as Australia tighten their grip.
Travis Head's patient century on day three in Adelaide has Australia in a commanding position, building on the explosive start he made in Perth. Read the full analysis of the Ashes battle.
Travis Head's unbeaten 142 leaves England needing a record run chase in Adelaide. Australia lead by 356 runs, pushing the Ashes series towards a 3-0 scoreline. Read the full day three report.
Andrew Shephard, 58, has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after drunkenly throwing three kittens into the River Thames from Twickenham Bridge. One kitten was saved.
Ollie Pope's cheap dismissal by Nathan Lyon epitomised England's batting struggles on a scorching day in Adelaide, as faint Ashes hopes continue to evaporate. Read our full analysis.
Alex Carey's brilliant century on a sweltering day in Adelaide has put Australia in a strong position at 326-8 after England fought hard. Read the full day one report.
Jofra Archer delivered a superb bowling performance on day one in Adelaide, proving his immense value to England and challenging reductive narratives. Discover the full analysis.
Alex Carey's brilliant century helped Australia recover from an early England onslaught to reach 326-8 on day one of the crucial third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Full match report.
Australia suffer major Ashes blow as Steve Smith is ruled out of the third Test in Adelaide due to concussion. Usman Khawaja returns to the side. Get the latest team news.
Ben Stokes's England face a monumental challenge in Adelaide after a crushing Perth defeat. Can Bazball inspire a fightback? Follow the crucial Ashes Test action.
The third Ashes Test begins in Adelaide amid heightened security and national mourning following the Bondi beach terror attack. Analysis of Australia's shock and rising antisemitism.
Australia captain Pat Cummins pays emotional tribute to Bondi and Jewish communities as third Ashes Test in Adelaide to hold moment's silence. Read the full story.
Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja faces an uncertain Test future after being left out of the XI for the crucial third Ashes match in Adelaide. Read the full team news.
With Australia leading 2-0, the third Ashes Test in Adelaide could see the hosts seal the series. Explore the local appetite for a whitewash and the pressure on England's Bazball philosophy.
England must win the third Ashes Test in Adelaide to keep the series alive, playing under a sombre shadow after the Bondi tragedy. Can Stokes's men stage a historic comeback?
England's Harry Brook admits he must 'rein it in' as his crucial Ashes innings looms in Adelaide. With 98 runs in four innings, the vice-captain's talent faces its ultimate test. Can he deliver?
England face a monumental challenge in the day-night Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval. With a 1-0 deficit, Ben Stokes's side must adapt to the pink ball under lights to level the series. Can they defy the odds?
German confectioner Katjes Group is in advanced talks to acquire snack brand Graze from Unilever for about £35m, a fraction of its 2019 purchase price. Discover the details.
The RSPCA launches an urgent winter appeal as animal abandonments skyrocket, with a seriously ill dog dumped in a sports bag. Help support their vital rescue work.