The European Parliament has voted to ban plant-based products from using names like 'sausage'. Critics argue the move, backed by the meat industry, misleads consumers and stifles innovation. Discover the implications for sustainable food.
The European Commission's proposal to weaken its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars marks a major climate policy reversal. This editorial argues the move is a road to nowhere for Europe's automotive future.
Australia plans to ban social media for under-16s. Our guide explains when it starts, which apps are included, and how it will work. Stay informed on this major policy shift.
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s from next Wednesday. The law, sparked by tragedy, aims to protect mental health but faces fierce opposition. Could the UK follow?
Australia enacts one of the world's toughest social media bans for under-16s next Wednesday, aiming to protect children from addiction and cyberbullying. The landmark law sparks fierce debate.
President Donald Trump signs a sweeping executive order to ban immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. Read the full details and potential consequences.
President Trump's xenophobic cabinet rant and a sweeping halt to immigration from 19 nations, including Somalia, marks a severe escalation in US policy. Follow the latest developments and impacts.
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s starts 10 December. We explain which platforms are included, how age checks work, and if a delay is possible. Get the full details.
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.
Australia's pioneering under-16s social media ban begins 10 Dec, with more platforms like Lemon8 to be added. Minister Anika Wells admits a 'sieve' effect but vows fines up to $50m.
Nicoline Julius, 54, has been jailed for two years and banned from Devon for life after a relentless harassment campaign against a Teignmouth family. Read the full court details.
Author Sally Rooney tells court new books may not be published in UK due to Palestine Action ban, risking withdrawal of existing titles. Follow the High Court case.
Venezuela revokes operational permits for six international carriers after they suspended flights following US safety warnings. Read the latest developments.
Jakarta bans dog meat trade to combat rabies, sparking debate between animal rights groups and traditional consumers who fear it will drive the practice underground.
Author Sally Rooney warns her books may disappear from UK stores due to her financial backing of proscribed group Palestine Action, citing a severe threat to artistic freedom.
London's Oxford Street pedestrianisation moves forward with 16 bus routes facing changes. TfL consultation open for public feedback on the 2026 transformation plan.
Two 15-year-olds are seeking an urgent injunction against Australia's under-16s social media ban, arguing it violates constitutional rights to political communication.
The European Parliament has called for a ban on social media for children under 16 to combat mental health risks from addictive platforms. Discover the details.
Italian horror game Horses faces Steam ban over explicit content concerns, launching December 2 on Epic Games Store. Developer fears financial collapse without Steam access.
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
New South Wales confronts its most severe bushfire conditions in over two years, prompting widespread school closures and total fire bans. Stay informed about emergency updates.
New South Wales experiences first catastrophic fire warning in two years as Labor and Greens negotiate environment protection laws in parliament's final days.
Cristiano Ronaldo is eligible for Portugal's World Cup opener after Fifa suspended two games of his three-match ban for a red card against the Republic of Ireland. Discover the details.
Last-minute removal of judge from Palestine Action proscription case raises serious questions about judicial transparency and independence in the UK legal system.
North Dakota's Supreme Court has reinstated a near-total abortion ban, making it a felony for doctors. Learn about the ruling's impact and the clinic forced to move.
Australian far-right senator Pauline Hanson wears a burqa in parliament, provoking anger and suspension of proceedings. Explore the backlash and calls for a national ban.
West Ham sponsor BoyleSports says the gambling industry remains committed to football despite the Premier League's front-of-shirt sponsor ban. Discover the future of sports partnerships.
A trucker has been banned from driving for 18 months after crashing his glue-laden lorry into a minivan due to poor visibility from a misted windscreen. Read the full investigation.
William The Fourth in Leyton has moved its under-18s curfew to 7pm after complaints the pub resembled a 'creche'. The venue remains family-friendly by day.