A leak of water containing radioactive tritium occurred at the decommissioned Fugen plant in Japan. Authorities confirm no external release, but worker exposure is being investigated. Get the latest updates.
A husband and wife died in a Tokyo sauna after a fire broke out and a faulty door handle trapped them inside. The emergency alarm was switched off. Read the full investigation.
Katy Perry and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau have seemingly confirmed their romance with a series of intimate Instagram posts from Japan. Get all the details on their public debut.
Japan alleges Chinese warships directed fire-control radar at its fighter jets near disputed islands, escalating tensions. Read the full details of the confrontation.
A Russian drone strike has compromised the main protective shield at Chernobyl, the UN's nuclear watchdog confirms. Radiation levels remain stable, but urgent repairs are needed. Read the latest.
The Right Rev Thomas McMahon, Bishop of Brentwood for 38 years and a tireless campaigner for nuclear disarmament and social justice, has died aged 88. Read about his remarkable legacy.
Japan alleges a Chinese fighter jet locked its fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s in a major escalation. Read the full details of the dangerous encounter and rising tensions.
A €1.5bn protective shield over Chornobyl is no longer containing radiation after a drone strike, the IAEA confirms. Urgent repairs are needed for long-term safety.
Playwright and actor Jeremy O Harris, known for 'Emily in Paris', has been held in Japan for 18 days after customs allegedly found MDMA in his bag. Learn the details and potential consequences.
Tony-nominated playwright Jeremy O Harris detained at Okinawa airport after customs found MDMA in his bag. He remains in custody facing Japan's strict drug laws.
Defence officials admit US Virginia-class submarines visiting under Aukus could carry nuclear warheads, contradicting earlier government assurances. Explore the legal and strategic implications.
Guardian's former environment correspondent Paul Brown issues a powerful final warning on political failure over climate crisis. Experts echo his call for urgent action.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sees her slogan 'Work to Win' named the 2025 buzzword of the year. Discover the story behind this political catchphrase and its cultural impact.
New South Wales announces strict new e-bike regulations, halving power and speed limits, following a rider's death in a collision with a garbage truck. Read the full details.
PM Keir Starmer defends Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid accusations of misleading the public over the state of public finances. A fresh row with the OBR erupts over fiscal forecasts.
British Gas engineers offer five crucial safety and energy-saving tips for festive lights. Stay safe, save money, and avoid hazards this Christmas season.
Japanese singer Maki Otsuki was forced to halt her Shanghai performance amid souring Japan-China relations. Discover how cultural events are being cancelled.
Becky Barnicoat's latest Guardian cartoon explores preparing for nuclear winter with dark humour. Discover how art captures our deepest anxieties about global threats.
Former Guardian environment correspondent Paul Brown shares crucial lessons from 45 years reporting on climate change, failed summits, and the nuclear industry from his hospital bed.
British energy bill payers will fund £2bn annually to EDF for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C nuclear plants. Discover how Contracts for Difference impact your bills.
Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators raid home of President Zelenskyy's chief aide Andriy Yermak in nuclear energy kickback scandal. Follow latest developments.
A 69-year-old man fought off a bear in a public toilet in Japan, amid a record surge in bear attacks. Discover the causes and the government's response.
New figures reveal minimal progress towards London's 2040 zero road deaths target, with just three fewer fatalities in 2024. Campaigners demand urgent action on speed limits and dangerous junctions.
Donald Trump has reportedly urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to 'dial down the volume' in the dispute with China over Taiwan. Discover the diplomatic implications.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must decide on nuclear reforms that could slash energy bills or maintain costly bureaucracy spending £700m annually to protect a single fish.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delays major nuclear power reforms following legal advice, putting £700m 'fish disco' savings on hold. Discover the implications for UK energy and growth.
Explore Shinji Sōmai's 1993 film Moving, a hypnotic portrait of a 12-year-old's coming-of-age amidst her parents' separation in Japan's lost decade. Stream now.
A columnist marks her late mother's birthday at a nuclear disarmament meeting, exploring how the anti-nuclear argument has evolved since the 1980s. Discover the new threats to democracy.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi fails to secure meeting with Chinese premier at G20 summit amid Taiwan dispute. Public backing rises despite diplomatic freeze. Read the full analysis.
A government taskforce proposes radical regulatory reforms to accelerate the UK's new nuclear reactor programme, aiming to lower costs and construction times while maintaining safety.