A NSW parliamentary inquiry into banning hate slogans like 'globalise the intifada' faces criticism for its short deadline and lack of public hearings. Read the latest on the proposed legislative changes.
Iran vows a decisive response to Donald Trump's threat of US intervention in deadly protests. At least 10 killed and dozens arrested in unrest over economic crisis.
Myanmar's military-backed USDP takes an early lead in the first election since the 2021 coup, with a reported 52% turnout. Critics dismiss the poll as a sham. Read the latest analysis.
Southern Transitional Council declares constitution for new state, escalating tensions within Saudi-led coalition. Read the latest on the Yemen conflict.
Russian forces captured over 5,600 sq km of Ukrainian territory in 2025, their largest annual gain since the war's first year, as a deadly strike hit Kharkiv. Zelenskyy names new top aide.
Justice Secretary David Lammy launches a major recruitment drive for 2,000 new magistrates in England and Wales to reduce court delays and speed up justice. Learn about the role and how to apply.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro urges Donald Trump to end 'illegal warmongering' and begin diplomacy amid claims of a CIA airstrike. Read the latest US politics developments.
A US appeals court has overturned California's ban on openly carrying firearms, citing a violation of Second Amendment rights. The landmark ruling impacts 95% of the state's population.
NSW police will carry long-arm rifles at the final Ashes Test in Sydney to reassure the public, following the Bondi terror attack. The move is not due to a specific threat. Read the latest security updates.
Pankaj Lamba, accused of murdering his wife Harshita Brella in Corby, is believed to have fled to India and reunited with an ex-girlfriend. A £422 reward is offered for his capture.
A Kentucky woman faces criminal charges, including fetal homicide, after allegedly using medication to end her pregnancy. This case highlights the legal risks for women in post-Roe America.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he is considering abolishing the Office for Budget Responsibility, calling it a 'Blairite-style quango'. Labour warns of 'fiscal recklessness'.
An 18-year-old man was arrested for plotting a knife and hammer attack on a grocery store. The FBI says the ISIS-inspired plan targeted specific groups. Read the full details.
The Guardian corrects errors in recent reporting, including a misidentified London council, an exhibition venue, and travel quiz answers. Read the full list of amendments and clarifications.
Tennessee has enacted 'Savanna's Law', creating the first US registry for repeat domestic violence offenders. The move follows the murder of a 22-year-old woman and aims to increase public safety.
A federal judge has ruled Brian Cole, accused of planting bombs before the 6 January attack, must stay in jail as he poses an 'intolerable risk'. Read the full details.
The US Department of Homeland Security is under fire for using Hiroshi Nagai's artwork without permission to promote its deportation agenda. Discover the details and the agency's history of similar controversies.
Charlotte Niddam, 15, educated in Hertfordshire, is missing after a fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, that killed 40 people. Her former school is praying for a miracle.
A former No 10 strategist warns that a complex web of regulators and campaign groups distracts from voters' priorities. Experts say ministers already have the power to reform Whitehall.
Tony Keeble was shot by armed officers on the A11 near Thetford. The IOPC is investigating after reports of a man with a handgun following a crash.
As freezing winter grips Gaza, children die of hypothermia and flooding. Israel's ban on 37 NGOs, including Oxfam and MSF, worsens a catastrophic humanitarian crisis. The world must act now.
The FBI has revealed it thwarted a planned New Year's Eve terrorist attack in North Carolina, allegedly inspired by the Islamic State. An 18-year-old faces charges.
Analysis of the Shamima Begum citizenship case and its wider implications for UK counter-terrorism policy and the rights of Britons with migrant heritage. Read the full story.
As 2026 unfolds, calls grow for accountability for leaders like Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. Will voters deliver a verdict on their legacies of damage? Read our analysis.
Your complete guide to a packed weekend of sport, featuring the PDC World Darts Championship final, the fifth Ashes Test, and the crucial Old Firm derby. Follow all the action with our live coverage.
Jemima Packington, the 'Mystic Veg' seer, forecasts a year of political upheaval, a royal arrest, and Swing music's return. Read her 15 startling 2026 predictions here.
Inspired by a Guardian article, readers share uplifting stories of human kindness, from returned wallets to life-saving help, proving the best of Britain's spirit.
Exclusive data reveals a third of Londoners are forced to choose between food and hygiene products, with children missing school and adults job interviews. A new coalition aims to end the scandal by 2030.
A new political cartoon by Martin Rowson envisions a grim 2026 for the NHS under Labour's Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting. Explore the satire and its implications for UK healthcare policy.
Pope Leo XIV offers prayers and solidarity for the 40 dead and 119 injured in the Crans-Montana New Year's Eve blaze. Swiss investigators blame sparklers.