University students in Tehran have joined widespread protests over Iran's economic crisis, with inflation hitting 42.5% in December 2025. The rial has lost half its value against the dollar. Read the latest developments.
Iran's government seeks talks with protest leaders after widespread demonstrations over the plummeting rial and soaring living costs. President Pezeshkian vows economic reforms.
Across US cities in 2025, powerful protest art—from a Trump-Epstein statue to melting ice sculptures—became focal points for collective action on issues from Gaza to immigration. Explore the images.
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi calls for a diplomatic reset with the US, arguing that uncritical support for Israel is a liability. He urges President Trump to seize a 'brief window' for peace.
Iran's foreign minister says a 'brief window' exists for US dialogue, backed by mutual allies. He argues Trump's base wants a deal, not war. Read the latest on Middle East diplomacy.
Young activists from Togo, Kenya, Nepal, Madagascar and Morocco reveal how mass protests driven by corruption, unemployment and failing public services shaped a year of global unrest. Discover their stories and demands.
Donald Trump promised 'immediate' US support if Benjamin Netanyahu orders new strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. The pledge came during a Mar-a-Lago meeting where Trump also addressed Gaza, Syria, and Ukraine. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump hosted Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida. Key topics included Gaza, Iran strikes, a West Bank disagreement, a disputed pardon claim, and a new award for Trump.
Two British tourists turned a scenic Tenerife mountain road into a boxing ring in a shocking road rage clash. Read the full details of the incident and the wider context of anti-tourism protests.
Donald Trump hosts Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida, with talks focused on the fragile Gaza ceasefire and fears of new offensives against Iran and Hezbollah. Follow the latest developments.
Across Europe, from Paris to Madrid, protests erupt over unsustainable state pensions. Ageing populations and falling birthrates create a perfect storm, forcing governments to confront unpopular reforms. Explore the data and the deepening crisis.
Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to Florida for crucial talks with President Trump. The future of Gaza, strikes on Iran, and Hezbollah in Lebanon hang in the balance. Read the latest analysis.
EasyJet will connect London Southend to Ibiza twice weekly from April 2025, offering more choice for sun-seekers. The airline is also adding Munich and resuming Jersey services from the Essex hub.
TV host Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah unite for Nepal's election, channelling youth anger over corruption and economic woes. Discover the new political force.
From the Bondi terror attack to Diwali lights and climate protests, Guardian Australia's photographers captured a nation's defining moments in 2025. Explore the powerful images.
From inflatable frogs to ice scraper buy-ins, discover nine creative, non-violent protest methods Americans used to resist Trump administration policies in 2025.
From Portland ICE protests to fundraising for Gaza, fibre artists across the US are using knitting, embroidery and crochet as powerful tools for political activism and community building. Discover the movement.
Every Sunday, protesters gather at the notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention centre in Florida's Everglades, demanding its closure amid reports of human rights abuses. Meet the people leading the vigil.
Democratic lawmaker Joyce Beatty files lawsuit to reverse the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center to the 'Trump-Kennedy Center'. Read the latest on the legal challenge.
Young women in Tehran are openly defying Iran's strict hijab laws, posting unveiled videos online. Despite harsh new penalties, many believe the weakened regime fears mass arrests could spark fresh protests.
From festive displays in Durham to floods in France and global protests, The Guardian's picture editors curate Tuesday's most compelling global images. Explore the day's visual stories.
The Labour government raises the inheritance tax relief threshold to £2.5m following a year of protests from rural communities. Find out how the policy changed.
The son of a British woman detained in Iran reveals the 'dire' prison conditions she and her husband face, including rats and malnutrition. He urges the UK government to act. Read the full story.
Legal experts claim the Metropolitan Police are using quashed 'cumulative disruption' powers to impose conditions on pro-Palestine marches in London. Discover the details of the alleged overreach.
The NSW Premier's inflammatory language on peaceful protests is condemned as divisive and unbecoming of his office. Read why community leaders are calling for a change in tone.
Journalists were trapped as protesters set fire to two major newspaper offices in Dhaka following the death of political activist Sharif Osman Hadi. Troops deployed as unrest raises election fears.
Iranian boxing champion Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani could be executed at any moment after his retrial request was denied. Campaigners warn his life is in grave danger. Urgent international action is needed.
Bangladeshi opposition figure Sharif Osman Hadi has been killed, sparking widespread protests and political violence. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
A 70% surge in rural protests across China reveals a crisis of returning migrant workers and local government debt, sparking clashes over land and livelihoods. Explore the deepening social fissures.
Videos show residents in Minneapolis and Illinois throwing snowballs at ICE agents during immigration arrests. The confrontations have sparked legal action and debate over federal tactics.