Scandinavian Candle Crown Tradition Explained
Discover the ancient story behind the Lucia tradition, where women wear candle crowns in December. See how this Scandinavian festival is celebrated in London today.
Discover the ancient story behind the Lucia tradition, where women wear candle crowns in December. See how this Scandinavian festival is celebrated in London today.
Discover 18 of the UK's most joyful mass swims this festive season. From icy dips for charity to community celebrations, find your perfect Christmas, Boxing Day or New Year's Day plunge.
Discover why Margate is one of the best winter day trips from London. Explore the windswept beach, Turner Contemporary, and cosy pubs for a perfect festive escape.
Chelsea have seen an €8m offer for teenage forward Djylian N'Guessan turned down by Saint-Etienne. The Arsenal-linked starlet is a rising talent in France. Read the latest transfer news.
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas greetings in Jerusalem's Old City, The Guardian's picture editors curate Thursday's most compelling global images. Explore the stories behind the lens.
A Paris labour court has ruled PSG must pay Kylian Mbappe €60m in unpaid bonuses and wages. The club says it will comply but may appeal. Read the full story.
PSG ordered to pay Kylian Mbappe €60m in unpaid wages. The French star won a legal battle against his former club. Read the full details of the landmark football ruling.
Guardian readers propose a 10-day working week, critique US actions in Venezuela, and share witty life stages in this week's eclectic letters section. Read the full debate.
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
Exclusive photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's Caribbean island are released by US politicians, offering a chilling glimpse ahead of the imminent disclosure of thousands of Justice Department files.
US House Oversight Committee releases harrowing images from Jeffrey Epstein's island. The push for full transparency intensifies as a deadline for thousands of documents looms.
Aidan Chapman, 25, died after being hit head-on by a Mercedes in London's West End. Anthony Gilheaney, 30, denies murder and attempted murder charges in the Old Bailey trial.
Aidan Chapman, 25, died after being hit head-on by a Mercedes on Christmas Day in London's West End. The driver, Anthony Gilheaney, denies murder. Read the full court report.
A driver left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End, allegedly trying to strike a baby. One man died in the Christmas Day attacks. Read the latest from the Old Bailey trial.
Aidan Chapman, 25, was killed in a series of alleged drink-fuelled attacks by a Mercedes driver in London's West End on Christmas Day 2024. The Old Bailey trial continues.
AccuWeather's long-range forecast hints at rare snowfall in London on Christmas Day 2025 and New Year's Day. Get the latest details and what it means for the capital.
The BBC announces The Traitors Season 4 premieres January 1, 2026 on BBC One and iPlayer. Get episode dates, cast details, and Celebrity Traitors renewal news.
The Guardian's picture editors curate powerful global images for Tuesday, 2 December 2025, from a war-damaged cemetery in Ukraine to protests in New Orleans and a military parade in Laos.
A driver 'intended to kill' during a series of drink and rage-fuelled attacks on Christmas Day in London's West End, a court hears. One man died from his injuries.
Campaigners urge the government to allow schools to trial a four-day week to address the teacher recruitment crisis. Share your views as a parent or teacher in England.
A new report reveals a critical risk to UK gas security was omitted from Budget Day documents. Experts warn of potential supply shocks. Read the full analysis.
Heavily armed gangs have overrun central Haiti, killing civilians and displacing hundreds. Police warn of a historic security failure as the crisis deepens. Read the full report.
A campaign group urges the Education Secretary to let schools pilot a four-day week for teachers to boost recruitment and wellbeing. Read the latest on the debate.
England must recover from a chaotic two-day defeat in Perth as the Ashes moves to a day-night Test at Brisbane's Gabba. Get full UK start times, team news, and how to watch the crucial second Test.
Monday's stunning visual selection captures fiery autumn maples and the ethereal fog enveloping Frankfurt. Explore the day's most compelling photography now.
AccuWeather's long-range forecast hints at rare snowfall in London on Christmas Day and New Year's Day 2026. Could this be the first white Christmas since 2010?
England consider Will Jacks for the day-night Ashes Test in Brisbane as they seek to level the series. The spinning all-rounder's net session puts him in the frame.
Jonathan Blake, one of the UK's first HIV diagnoses in 1982, shares his story of survival, stigma, and hope on World AIDS Day 2025. He warns of rising infection rates.
Marnus Labuschagne highlights Australia's significant experience with the pink ball as a key advantage over England in the upcoming day-night Ashes Test at the Gabba. Read the full analysis.
Advocacy group calls for pilot of a four-day teaching week to tackle burnout and recruitment crisis. Could a shorter week improve teacher wellbeing and student outcomes?