Donald Trump has signed an executive order pulling the US out of 66 international organisations, including the UN climate framework. This marks a major shift in US global engagement. Read the full analysis.
As Storm Goretti brings heavy snow, we explain UK workplace temperature laws, employer responsibilities, and what to do if it's too cold to work. Stay informed and safe.
A major think tank predicts 2026 will mark a permanent demographic shift in the UK, with deaths exceeding births. This could mean fewer workers, higher taxes, and a renewed debate on immigration. Read the full analysis.
The Guardian has issued corrections on European ageing population statistics and clarified Alex Mahon's CBE honour. Read the full list of recent amendments and how to report errors.
The UK is set for a historic demographic shift in 2026, with deaths exceeding births. This long-term trend could mean fewer workers and higher taxes, putting immigration policy in the spotlight. Read the full analysis.
Is 'microshifting' – breaking work into short, intentional blocks – the secret to a happier life? Explore how this pandemic-born trend is reshaping the UK workday, driven by employees seeking control.
With blurred work-life boundaries, 1 in 5 people face burnout. Discover expert strategies for psychological detachment and reclaiming your private time for better health and productivity.
Six months after violent riots targeted immigrants, Ballymena remains gripped by fear. Official silence and community patrols overshadow a fragile peace. Explore the aftermath.
A Barnet Council employee has been sentenced for fraud after working two full-time council jobs simultaneously. She must pay £10k compensation. Read the full story.
The UK's ring-necked parakeet population has exploded, raising fears for native birds and bats. Scientists call for urgent research as control measures are debated.
Italy faces a severe demographic crisis with births plummeting to 379,000 in 2025. Explore the economic and social 'perfect storm' causing this collapse and its profound implications for the nation's future.
China introduces a 13% VAT on contraceptives while exempting childcare services, aiming to reverse a declining population. Experts debate the policy's effectiveness and potential risks.
A new poll reveals a European paradox: voters know state pensions are becoming unaffordable but oppose reforms. Explore the ticking timebomb for the continent's social contract in 2026.
Florida wildlife officials declare a three-week black bear hunt a success, while animal rights groups condemn the 'heartbreaking' slaughter. Get the full story on the controversial cull.
Data reveals the UK's warmest spring on record led to higher breeding success for 14 songbird species, offering a glimmer of hope amid long-term declines for threatened wild birds. Discover the full story.
The Working Families Party, buoyed by recent electoral wins, declares the 'time has come' for a viable third force in US politics. With activity in 18 states, it aims to capitalise on voter disillusionment.
Across Europe, from Paris to Madrid, protests erupt over unsustainable state pensions. Ageing populations and falling birthrates create a perfect storm, forcing governments to confront unpopular reforms. Explore the data and the deepening crisis.
Pigeons deserve respect as working-class heroes. They were bred for food by our ancestors, served as vital wartime messengers, and are unfairly maligned today. Discover their remarkable history.
The birth of baby Lara in Pagliara dei Marsi highlights Italy's deepening demographic crisis, with national birth rates hitting a historic low. Can policies reverse the trend?
Is there a perfect time of day for sex? Experts reveal how hormones, age, and lifestyle shape our sexual peaks, from morning passion in your 20s to intentional intimacy later in life.
The State Pension age will increase from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. Find out who is affected, the new payment rates, and what the triple lock means for you.
A House of Lords committee warns that young people will bear the brunt of the UK's ageing population crisis, facing higher taxes and reduced services unless government acts now.
Canada records its largest quarterly population drop in over five decades, a direct result of new caps on international students and non-permanent residents. Explore the data and the political divide driving this historic reversal.
China will impose a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive drugs from January 1, ending a 30-year exemption. Experts warn of risks to public health as social media users ridicule the move.
China ends a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT from 1 January. This 'carrot-and-stick' approach aims to boost the birth rate, but experts doubt its effectiveness. Explore the policy shift and public reaction.
Canada's population fell by 0.2% in Q3 2025, a rare decline driven by a government crackdown on international student numbers. Explore the data and economic impacts.
A fierce debate erupts as experts clash over whether population growth or overconsumption is the primary climate driver. Discover the facts and the call for women's reproductive rights.
A landmark UK study finds 10% of people over 70 have Alzheimer's-like brain changes, meaning over 1 million could be eligible for new treatments. Discover the real-world impact.
The Home Office is deporting 60 food delivery drivers for illegal work. Ministers push for tougher checks on platforms like Deliveroo. Read the latest on UK immigration enforcement.
First Minister John Swinney mounts a robust defence of migration's economic benefits as support for Reform UK grows ahead of May's Holyrood election. Read his full argument.