The UK government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in politics following the jailing of a former Reform UK leader for pro-Russia bribes. Experts warn the system is full of holes.
The Guardian is asking readers to name their best film of 2025. Share your favourite thriller, comedy or horror anonymously via our secure form. Tell us now!
Five sitting Labour councillors in Brent have joined the Green Party, criticising Labour's shift from socialist principles. The defections signal a 'Green surge' in London ahead of local elections.
Lady Gaga's sixth album 'Mayhem' marks a triumphant return to her operatic electroclash roots, securing the No. 5 spot in the year's best albums. Discover the review.
Cartoonist Tom Gauld reveals his illustrated guide to the most intriguing conspiracy theory books of 2025. Discover the must-read titles and hidden narratives shaping this year's literary underground.
Discover the must-read titles of 2025, from new novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ian McEwan to memoirs and prize-winning non-fiction. Browse the full list now.
Explore the must-read novels of 2025, from long-awaited returns by literary giants Thomas Pynchon and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie to groundbreaking debuts and powerful short story collections.
Don't miss the last posting dates for Christmas 2025. Get the final deadlines for Royal Mail, Evri, DPD, Parcelforce and major retailers to ensure gifts arrive on time.
The US Supreme Court has reinstated Texas's Republican-friendly congressional map, a major victory for Trump. Plus, Pentagon strikes, EU's Ukraine funding crisis, and a chess prodigy's record.
This week's data digest explores Victoria's voting reform, the staggering revenue needed for AI, climate's impact on US insurance, and insights into Gen Z's intimate lives. Sign up for The Crunch.
The US Supreme Court has ruled Texas can use redrawn congressional maps, a major victory for Republicans. The decision overturns a lower court's finding of racial gerrymandering.
Fiona Mulaisho quits Labour, alleging a 'toxic culture' and discriminatory remark about her ethnicity. She will now stand for the Liberal Democrats in Queen's Park. Read the full story.
Explore the standout memoirs and biographies of 2025, featuring Margaret Atwood, Anthony Hopkins, and political insights from Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern. Discover your next great read.
Ministers postpone new mayoral votes in four English regions until 2028, triggering fierce accusations of 'dictatorial' behaviour from opposition parties. Read the full story.
Keir Starmer's government postpones four mayoral elections by two years, triggering accusations of a 'scandalous attempt to subvert democracy' from opposition parties. Read the full story.
Discover the definitive list of 2025's best tracks, as voted by 30 Guardian music writers. From Rosalía's operatic epic to Little Simz's wisdom and Wet Leg's fierce return.
Discover the must-read science and nature books of 2025, featuring expert picks from Sadiah Qureshi, Robert Macfarlane, and Eric Topol. Explore the titles shaping our understanding of the world.
The Guardian is compiling its best albums of 2025 list and wants your nominations. From Jim Legxacy's rap to Rosalía's breakup anthems, share your top pick.
A new wave of progressive Democrats is winning local elections across US swing states, challenging the party establishment and reshaping its future. Discover the key figures and the political upheaval they represent.
Democrats pour resources into a Tennessee special election, hoping an upset win could signal a major shift ahead of the midterms and threaten the GOP's slim House majority.
Alex Scott and Eddie Kadi are the first celebrities eliminated from I'm A Celebrity 2025. Discover the full lineup still battling for the crown and when the final airs on ITV.
Discover the top five translated novels of 2025, featuring Nobel laureate Han Kang's latest, a Nazi-era film epic, a Scandinavian septology, and vital stories from Iraq. Explore global literature.
Key figures who tried to overturn the 2020 US election now occupy powerful federal positions, raising concerns about election integrity and democratic processes for 2026.
The Republican Party is intensifying its outreach to women voters, leveraging podcasts and new policies. Discover the key figures and strategies shaping the midterm elections.
Keir Starmer's leadership appears secure until May elections despite budget failing to address fundamental challenges facing Labour. MPs warn delays are inevitable.
At just 30, National Rally's Jordan Bardella is polling to become France's next president. Discover his youth appeal, rebranding strategy, and controversial policies reshaping European politics.
Wandsworth Labour faces accusations of twisting a manifesto promise on law enforcement officers as a political row erupts over crime figures ahead of local elections.
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders hail £2bn funding increase and end of two-child benefit cap in Rachel Reeves' budget, hoping to reverse polling deficits ahead of May elections.
A federal panel permits North Carolina's new GOP-drawn congressional map, targeting the state's sole swing district. Explore the implications for the 2026 elections and US House control.
Myanmar's military regime welcomes the US ending Temporary Protected Status for its citizens, a move human rights monitors call dangerous. Discover the implications.