New data reveals UK adult alcohol consumption has fallen to a record low of 10.2 drinks a week. A Drinkaware survey shows 73% plan to moderate over Christmas. Discover the trends and tips for a balanced festive season.
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.
Get the latest Premier League team news, injury updates, and manager quotes ahead of today's crucial fixtures. Stay informed on all the pre-match developments.
Arsenal face Everton with a lengthy injury list. Get the latest team news and updates ahead of Saturday's crucial Premier League fixture at Goodison Park.
Sky News editors select the week's defining images: Sydney mourns Bondi Beach, farmers protest in Brussels, and global sports and weather scenes unfold. See the full visual story.
Plans for the UK's biggest data centre in Northumberland face scrutiny over its colossal water needs, equivalent to a town of 50,000 people. Local campaigners warn of environmental strain.
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The Guardian's final Thursday news quiz of 2025 offers 20 festive questions, from a baby pygmy hippo to AI mishaps. Test your trivia and sign up for a special Christmas edition.
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash, Newcastle United and Chelsea face a major injury crisis with 10 players ruled out. Get the latest team news and updates.
Crystal Palace and Leeds United face a major injury crisis ahead of their Premier League match. Get the latest team news and updates on all the absentees.
Ahead of Tottenham vs Liverpool, 13 players are confirmed out and 2 are doubts due to injuries and AFCON. Get the full team news and impact analysis here.
Arsenal and Everton face a major injury crisis ahead of their Premier League meeting. Get the latest team news, return dates, and how absences could impact the game.
Google has launched a new 'preferred sources' tool, allowing users to personalise their Top Stories feed. Learn how to add your favourite outlets like Metro and what this means for search.
Three Democratic senators launch an inquiry into whether tech firms like Google and Amazon are passing soaring data centre energy costs to consumers. Could UK face similar pressures?
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Amid challenging headlines, The Guardian invites US readers to share the news stories from 2025 that brought them hope or happiness. Contribute your ray of light anonymously.
New data reveals a dramatic 80% decline in cabbage consumption in the UK. Discover 17 delicious recipes, from kimchi to smoky soups, to revive this versatile winter superfood.
Mikel Arteta faces a defensive headache with key players including Declan Rice and William Saliba major doubts for Arsenal's Premier League trip to Aston Villa. Get the latest team news and predicted line-up.
Ahead of their Premier League clash, both AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea are dealing with significant injury and suspension woes. Get the full team news and updates here.
Tottenham host Brentford with nine players sidelined. Get the latest on Solanke, Kulusevski, Maddison and Frank's 'special' reunion with the Bees.
Full injury update for Tottenham and Brentford ahead of their Premier League clash. Key stars including Maddison and Solanke are sidelined. Get the latest team news here.
As AI expands, datacentres' massive water consumption raises urgent environmental questions. Explore the sustainability challenge facing the tech industry.
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, a 100,000-acre Nevada site, is now a global hub for AI data centres, driving economic growth but straining scarce water and power resources. Explore the modern-day gold rush.
Keir Starmer's plan to slash 'unnecessary' regulation for growth faces criticism for prioritising market views over public interest. Letters also cover party names, pork's popularity, and oddly named places.
A London cardiologist explains the complex truth about wine and heart health. Discover the risks, the minor benefits, and the safer alternatives like grapes and berries. Read the expert advice.
Franklin Francis, 56, described as a 'loving and kind' man, has died after a violent altercation in Forest Gate. Two men arrested. Police reassure community.
Explore the week's most powerful photographs, from a Hong Kong fire and a sea turtle in Angola to festive lights at Liverpool Cathedral. Discover the stories behind the lens.
Challenge yourself with The Guardian's Thursday news quiz. 15 questions on topical events, pop culture, and general knowledge. How will you score? Share your results in the comments!
A visual journey across the globe: Ukrainian air defences, Gaza's flooded camps, and London's memorials. See the powerful images shaping our world today.
Chelsea and Arsenal are tracking Nottingham Forest's £70m-rated defender Murillo after his stellar performance against Liverpool. Discover the latest transfer news and analysis.