The UK government has exempted small housing developments from biodiversity rules, breaking a nature pledge. Critics warn it risks habitat restoration and investor confidence. Read the full story.
Explore a stunning global gallery from Guardian readers, featuring tender deer in Oxfordshire, St Paul's Cathedral, and historic sites in Iraq. Discover the stories behind the images.
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
Discover Chafford Hundred, the Essex commuter town built on a Victorian landfill site. Now 35 years old, it's a thriving hub with Lakeside shopping and nature parks. Explore its remarkable transformation.
A Guardian reader asks why human morality remains primitive despite technological evolution. Explore the philosophical question and share your answer. Submit your thoughts to nq@theguardian.com.
A mysterious wild beaver has been filmed building a lodge at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve in Norfolk, marking the species' first recorded appearance in the county for four centuries. Discover the story.
Photographer Ahmad Mansour reveals the story behind his award-winning mobile phone image, a spontaneous shot of a London street scene. Discover how he captured the perfect moment.
England's ambitious landscape recovery scheme faces low uptake as new contracts allow termination with just one year's notice and funding is slashed. Conservationists warn of a major step back for wildlife.
From a deer eating homework in China to a 75-year-old albatross raising chicks, explore this week's most captivating global wildlife stories and stunning photographs.
Explore the haunting beauty of St Mary's Chapel in the Peak District, where nature's whispers and roars tell a story of solitude and resilience. Discover this hidden gem's history and atmosphere.
A rare deep-sea seven-arm octopus, a creature of up to four metres, was discovered on a Scottish beach. Marine biologists hail the 'incredible find'. Read the full story.
Explore the raw and intimate portraits of American motorcycling culture by photographer Jack Lueders-Booth. Discover the stories behind the leather and chrome.
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.
Explore a stunning collection of Guardian readers' best photographs from around the world, featuring a stylish Parisian dog, a poised pigeon in Glasgow, and the Northern Lights in Iceland. Click to see the full gallery.
New Greens leader Larissa Waters reveals how she brokered a compromise with Labor to pass major environmental reforms. Listen to the Full Story podcast for the inside account.
Explore the life and work of Tom Sandberg, Norway's most famous photographer, whose serene images contrasted with his wild, myth-making life. A major retrospective is now open in Oslo.
Explore 'Seriously', the London exhibition where artists like Cindy Sherman and Sarah Lucas use bizarre humour to challenge politics and gender norms through conceptual photography. On until 31 January.
Monday's stunning visual selection captures fiery autumn maples and the ethereal fog enveloping Frankfurt. Explore the day's most compelling photography now.
A new book reveals the forgotten stories of the 3,000 daredevil workers who built the Empire State Building in just 13 months, defying death daily. Discover their history.
The UK government unveils stricter PM2.5 pollution targets, aligning with EU standards. New rules could restrict wood-burning stoves and boost nature recovery. Read the full details.
Explore Guardian Australia's stunning photographic collection from November 2025 featuring cyclones, awards ceremonies and sporting triumphs. Discover the nation's stories through powerful imagery.
Discover the groundbreaking work of women photographers from 1900-1975 in this powerful visual exhibition. Explore their forgotten contributions to photographic history.
Former Guardian photography chief Roger Tooth captures a stunning iPhone photo of a dog leaping near an Antony Gormley statue on Crosby beach. Discover the story behind this magical shot.
Discover how one writer found profound connection with nature during Black Friday night in Purwell Ninespings woodland, embracing darkness over consumerism.
Mike Alexander realised his childhood ambition to become warden of Skomer Island, revolutionising nature conservation with computer systems and leaving a lasting legacy in Wales.
Explore stunning global photography from Chad to Iceland. Witness northern lights, winter lantern trails, and poignant human stories in our daily visual roundup.
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.
Discover how boudoir photography empowers women, fostering confidence and life-changing transformations through intimate portraiture. Explore their inspiring stories.
Acquire a signed, limited edition fine art print from Mimi Mollica's acclaimed Moon City series. This urgent meditation on London's financial skyline and the cosmos ends 8 December.
This week's global wildlife roundup features seal pups in Lincolnshire, a bold marsupial survival project in Australia, and the plight of captive belugas in Canada. Discover the stories behind the images.