Guardian Hope Appeal raises £850k to fight extremism
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised over £850,000, nearing its £1m target to support five charities tackling racism, division, and extremism in UK communities. Donate now.
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised over £850,000, nearing its £1m target to support five charities tackling racism, division, and extremism in UK communities. Donate now.
A Hackney council tenant has been washing in cold water after his heating was cut off amid a long-running dispute over a pre-payment meter. Read the full story of the ongoing issues at Thaxted Court.
Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of running a vast online fraud network from Cambodia, has been arrested and extradited to China. The US alleges his conglomerate was a front for a major criminal organisation.
Passengers on the Brighton Main Line face three weekends of closures in January for essential Network Rail work. Plan ahead for bus replacements affecting Gatwick Airport and East Croydon services.
The criminals behind Britain's largest ever benefits fraud, who stole £54m to fund lavish lifestyles, have been ordered to repay just a fraction. Read the shocking details.
A Barnet Council employee has been sentenced for fraud after working two full-time council jobs simultaneously. She must pay £10k compensation. Read the full story.
Robyn Thomson, a nurse from Barnsley, is vaccinating thousands of dogs abroad after her mother, Yvonne Ford, died from rabies contracted in Morocco. Her story of turning grief into global action.
Thieves stole 200m of signalling cables in South Yorkshire, causing major train delays and cancellations for New Year's travellers. Full details on the disruption and impact.
A fraudster who posed as a police officer to steal £100,000 from vulnerable pensioners has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison. Read the full story and learn how to protect loved ones from courier fraud.
The FBI has surged personnel to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud, citing a $250m Covid aid case as the 'tip of the iceberg'. Director Kash Patel alleges links to the state's Somali population, sparking political tension. Read the full story.
Thailand and Cambodia have signed a ceasefire agreement to end weeks of intense border fighting. The deal includes a halt to military movements and the release of prisoners. Read the latest developments.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following weeks of deadly border clashes. The deal, brokered by ASEAN, aims to de-escalate tensions and restart diplomatic talks. Read the full details of the fragile peace agreement.
Amid the world's worst humanitarian crisis, Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms, a network of 26,000 volunteers, secretly deliver life-saving aid. They face torture and death to help millions facing famine.
Thailand and Cambodia have initiated formal negotiations to de-escalate violent border clashes stemming from a temple dispute. The talks aim to prevent further casualties and restore regional stability. Read the latest developments.
The long-awaited West Yorkshire tram network is hit by another delay, pushing the start date to 2034 and raising costs to £3.5bn. Discover the impact on Leeds and Bradford's transport future.
The Australian government unveils a new regime to outlaw extremist hate groups, targeting organisations like Hizb ut-Tahrir and neo-Nazi networks that operate just inside legal limits.
Joel Davis, a member of the National Socialist Network, has been denied bail for a second time after being charged over allegedly menacing messages targeting independent MP Allegra Spender. Read the latest.
Rail investigators issue urgent safety warning after sensors failed to detect a sudden landslide that derailed an Avanti West Coast train in Cumbria. Read the full report on the risks to UK rail infrastructure.
A century-old border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia flared again in 2025. Our analysis explores the role of colonial maps, nationalism, and tourism. Discover the full story.
National Express boosts UK festive travel with 40,000+ extra seats and a new overnight Glasgow to London coach service. Book now for affordable, reliable Christmas journeys.
Founder Daniel Chu and executives of bankrupt subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings face federal fraud charges over a years-long scheme that led to a billion-dollar collapse. Read the full details.
Essential rail works will disrupt travel to Gatwick Airport on three weekends in January 2026. Plan ahead with our guide to dates, alternative routes, and replacement services.
The Guardian's 2025 Hope appeal has raised more than £350,000 for charities tackling division and racism in UK communities. Discover how these funds will support vital work.
Network Rail announces major engineering works forcing closures at Euston, Liverpool Street, Victoria, Waterloo & Vauxhall stations between Christmas and early January. Plan your journey now.
Explore the deep-rooted Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, from colonial-era maps to the modern-day conflict over ancient temples like Preah Vihear. Understand the historical 'sibling rivalry' that fuels ongoing tensions.
A struck-off dentist and her two children have received suspended sentences for a £350,000 dental insurance fraud at their Finchley clinic. Discover the details of the complex scam.
Thailand has conducted airstrikes against Cambodia in a major escalation of a long-running border dispute. One Thai soldier killed, thousands evacuated. Read the latest.
Thai military jets strike Cambodian positions in a disputed border region, escalating a long-standing territorial dispute. Tensions flare as both sides claim sovereignty.
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
The Linking Network charity connects children from different backgrounds in Bradford, fostering lifelong understanding. See how their work, born from the 2001 riots, is creating hope.