EU Plans Crackdown on Airbnb-Style Rentals
The European Commission unveils its first-ever affordable housing plan, targeting short-term lets and speculation. Barcelona's 2028 rental ban faces legal challenge.
The European Commission unveils its first-ever affordable housing plan, targeting short-term lets and speculation. Barcelona's 2028 rental ban faces legal challenge.
As the war grinds into 2025, Ukraine faces a brutal strategic dilemma. Explore the painful choices between negotiation and continued conflict, and what it means for Europe's future. Read the full analysis.
Discover B Bakery, a family-run Ukrainian food truck in Canary Wharf serving massive savoury croissants, traditional desserts, and community spirit, all with prices starting under £10.
A scathing review of 'The Liz Truss Show' at the Soho Theatre, where the former PM's 49-day tenure is satirised as a chaotic spectacle of ideological fervour and failure.
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.
A Texan living in England shares fascinating secrets of British postboxes, from royal cyphers to a famous tree-wrapped pillar box in London. Discover the history on your street corner.
Haunting look back at the 1928 Thames flood that killed 14 and left thousands homeless. Discover the forgotten story of London's last major flood. Read more.
Ukrainian naval drones attacked two Russian oil tankers, the Kairos and Virat, in the Black Sea. The strike aims to pressure Russia's oil industry. Read the latest developments.
Ukrainian naval drones attacked two Russian oil tankers near Crimea, marking a significant escalation in Black Sea operations. Discover how this impacts regional security.
Exclusive investigation reveals Sydney airport taxi drivers routinely refuse short fares, leaving passengers stranded and sparking industry-wide debate about queue system fairness.
Fresh evidence questions whether JMW Turner's mother was genuinely mentally ill or simply 'difficult', after being committed to Bethlem asylum. Re-examine this art history controversy.
Wowcher's Black Friday offer drops four-star Cotswolds hotel stay for two to just £69. Includes dinner credit, breakfast and late checkout. Limited availability.
Discover why bar stools are a daily struggle for shorter individuals in UK cafes and pubs. From humiliation to physical pain, is it time for a seating revolution? Join the conversation.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn, known as Aonishiki Arata, makes history by winning his country's first elite sumo tournament in Japan. Discover his incredible journey from war-torn Ukraine to sumo stardom.
Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn, who fled the war, has become the first from his country to win an elite tournament in Japan. Read his inspiring story.
Newly translated Chekhov stories reveal the Russian writer's playful humour and early literary struggles. Discover the man behind the classics in these fresh translations.
Residents of Chernihiv face 14-hour daily power cuts as Russia targets energy infrastructure. Families use head torches and gather at invincibility points to survive Ukraine's toughest winter.
The EU imposes sanctions on Russian prison officials responsible for the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna, whose body was returned with organs missing. Read the full investigation.
Discover 'Jeeves Again', a new collection of PG Wodehouse-inspired stories from celebrity authors. A perfect Christmas gift for literary fans. Order now from Guardian Bookshop.
British-Ukrainian novelist Marina Lewycka, author of A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, has died aged 79. Discover her remarkable journey from refugee to literary sensation.
Polish authorities identify two Ukrainians working for Russian intelligence behind railway sabotage attempts. Read the full investigation details and security implications.
President Zelenskyy signs a landmark deal for 100 Rafale jets from France, aiming to build one of the world's greatest air defences against Russian attacks. Read the full details.
Dr Stephen Dawson, who witnessed London's Aids crisis in the 1980s, transformed sexual healthcare in Slough. Read his remarkable story from urology to film-making.
New research reveals a shocking gap in UK health knowledge. Discover the 10 common conditions with strong genetic links and how to take control of your health.
Croatian director Igor Bezinović's documentary recreates Gabriele D'Annunzio's 1919 takeover of Fiume using local residents. Screening in UK cinemas from November 28. Discover this chilling proto-fascist story.
Explore The Fox & Pheasant, James Blunt's high-end Chelsea pub. Discover its haunted history, celebrity owner, and surprising gourmet menu that goes beyond traditional pub fare.
Discover the historical reasons behind London's baffling postcode system, why S and NE are missing, and how a Victorian novelist shaped the city's addresses. Uncover the secrets of the capital's postcodes.
Remembering Elspeth King, the visionary museum director who transformed Glasgow's People's Palace into a vibrant record of working-class life and championed Scotland's feminist history.
Relive the infamous 1979 Perth Test when Dennis Lillee used an aluminium bat, causing uproar. Discover how this calculated stunt unfolded and its impact on cricket history. Read the full story.
The Pednathise Head astrolabe, a rare 16th-century navigation instrument lost for centuries, has completed its global journey back to the Isles of Scilly. Discover its remarkable story.