World in Pictures: Protests, Politics, and Remembrance
A visual journey across the globe: French farmers block roads, Zelenskyy meets German leaders, and Sydney mourns. Explore the day's powerful images and stories.
A visual journey across the globe: French farmers block roads, Zelenskyy meets German leaders, and Sydney mourns. Explore the day's powerful images and stories.
Darcy Green moved to Oxford for her masters, not love. But a chance meeting with Miranda changed everything. Discover their heartwarming story of unexpected romance, from a football screening to a winter confession.
A powerful new play at Oxford's Old Fire Station explores the legacy of Section 28 and the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Discover this must-see theatrical reckoning.
Anglo-American artist Jane Birt, known for her watercolours, book illustrations and vibrant social life, has died aged 82. Discover her journey from 1960s Oxford to rural Wales.
A person is in a major trauma centre after a crash near Oxford Circus. Four London bus routes are on diversion. Get the latest traffic and travel updates here.
UK rap icon Giggs halted Black Friday shopping on Oxford Street with an impromptu performance from a branded taxi, causing huge crowds and social media frenzy. Discover the details.
A former college campus near Oxford Street is set for a 'deep retrofit' into offices, a food hall and retail. Westminster Council calls it a 'highly commendable scheme' set to create hundreds of jobs.
A Yorkshire IT consultant was arrested in the UK over a photo of him legally holding a gun in Florida. He plans to sue police and leave the country. Read the full story.
UK rapper Giggs stunned shoppers with an impromptu performance from a taxi on Oxford Street, causing chaos. Fans shared the viral moment online. Read more.
As 'rage bait' wins Oxford's 2025 Word of the Year, columnist Zoe Williams argues it's time to decommission problematic terms like 'mansplain', tracing its journey from useful neologism to political weapon. Read the full analysis.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting a tripling in use. Discover how this term defines online manipulation and our digital humanity.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' as the 2025 Word of the Year, defining online content designed to provoke anger for clicks. Discover the shortlist and trends.
A Yorkshire businessman faced arrest and potential jail time after posting a photo of himself legally holding a firearm in Florida. Discover how UK police handled this controversial case.
Oxford Union president-elect George Abaraonye issues a public apology after comments appearing to celebrate the death of activist Charlie Kirk. Read the full story and fallout.
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.
A controversial Netflix documentary investigates whether the iconic 'Napalm Girl' photo was misattributed for 53 years, challenging photojournalism history and highlighting Vietnamese journalists' erased narratives.
London's Oxford Street pedestrianisation moves forward with 16 bus routes facing changes. TfL consultation open for public feedback on the 2026 transformation plan.
New Transport for London maps show how Oxford Street will become traffic-free, with 16 bus routes set to change. Have your say in the consultation before January 16.
Discover the full line-up for Oxford Street's Big Day of Joy on 7 December 2025. From Disney pop-ups to festive food, see how the event supports GOSH Charity.
Discover London's vanished past through 300+ historic photographs in new book 'Panoramas of Lost London', featuring never-before-seen images of the capital's dramatic transformation.
Residents warn of 'catastrophic' consequences as Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation proposals face backlash. Consultation open until January 16.
Powerful images from Friday include South African women's anti-violence protest, Guatemalan gang leader capture, and West Bank tensions. See the world through Guardian's lens.
Escape London's bustle with a winter day trip to Oxford's Port Meadow. Walk ancient trails, spot wild ponies, and cosy up in a 17th-century pub. The perfect countryside tonic.
Sadiq Khan's Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans face backlash as residents warn of 'catastrophic' traffic diversions. Have your say in the consultation running until January 16.
Masked criminals stole over £1.1 million in cryptocurrency during a daring daylight robbery in Oxford. Four arrests made in complex police investigation. Contact Thames Valley Police with information.
A visual journey around the world: Nepal's endangered monkeys, UK snow warnings, and global events from Ukraine to the World Cup. See the day's most powerful images.
Masked robbers stole a £450k watch and £1.1m in Bitcoin after forcing their way into a car in Oxford. Police have made four arrests and are appealing for witnesses.
The launch of East West Rail services between Oxford and Milton Keynes faces delays until at least 2026 amid a dispute over driver-only operated trains. Learn how this impacts the region's transport plans.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford suggests Neanderthals likely kissed both each other and early modern humans, challenging perceptions of ancient relationships.
Two London men arrested following a kidnapping and high-value robbery in Oxford where victims were forced to hand over a £121,039 watch and $1.5m in cryptocurrency. Police appeal for witnesses.