The head of the UK's armed forces issues a stark warning that Russia's growing military poses a direct threat, calling for a 'whole of nation' response. Read the urgent call for preparedness.
Analysis: As Europe faces costly challenges, mainstream parties' failure to address economic insecurity is handing a gift to populist forces like Le Pen's RN and Germany's AfD. Read more.
US politicians and celebrities condemn Donald Trump's 'vile' social media post blaming director Rob Reiner's murder on his criticism. Read the full story.
Police will charge Bondi attack suspect Naveed Akram, while PM denies ISIS link. A fundraiser for the hero who disarmed the attacker surpasses $1.3m. Religious leaders unite in solidarity.
A former French anaesthetist is accused of fatally poisoning 12 patients to demonstrate his resuscitation skills. The trial, described as 'the trial of a lifetime', is now awaiting a verdict.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer insists he is not the source of damaging budget leaks or leadership briefings, vowing to investigate. Read the latest on the political storm.
Green entrepreneur and Labour donor Dale Vince faces Tory condemnation for suggesting Israeli policy fuels antisemitism after the Bondi beach terror attack. Read the full political fallout.
The brother-in-law of former First Minister Humza Yousaf has given evidence in the trial of three people accused over a man's fatal fall from a Dundee flat. Read the latest court developments.
Oxfam GB's board has removed chief executive Dr Halima Begum following an independent review that identified serious leadership and behavioural issues. Read the full story on the charity's leadership crisis.
Westminster is gripped by Labour leadership rumours. As Keir Starmer battles low polls, potential successors like Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham are in focus. Read the full analysis.
Ukraine's SBU obliterates a $400m Russian Varshavyanka-class submarine in Crimea using a 'sea baby' drone. The attack marks a historic naval blow amid ongoing peace talks. Read the full report.
PM Keir Starmer endures a marathon grilling from the liaison committee, accused of boring MPs to death while avoiding major news. Read the full political sketch.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 50s was found dead at a property on Rodney Road, Walworth. Police are investigating.
Amid challenging headlines, The Guardian invites US readers to share the news stories from 2025 that brought them hope or happiness. Contribute your ray of light anonymously.
Trinidad and Tobago will allow the US military to use its airports for logistics, raising fears the Caribbean nation is being drawn into the US pressure campaign against Venezuela's Maduro.
Guardian readers propose a 10-day working week, critique US actions in Venezuela, and share witty life stages in this week's eclectic letters section. Read the full debate.
PM Keir Starmer tells MPs any Russia-Ukraine agreement will fail without strong military guarantees, as Kyiv faces US pressure over a Trump-backed plan. Read the latest.
PM Keir Starmer pledges action on Downing Street leaks as speculation over his leadership grows, with City warning of potential bond market turmoil.
New MI6 head Blaise Metreweli warns Russia is waging 'grey zone' war on Britain, using cyber attacks, sabotage and disinformation. She says the public must understand the dangers.
Hilda Ramirez Sanan, a green card holder, files a lawsuit against ICE after she and her two US citizen children were violently detained outside a Massachusetts courthouse. Read the shocking details.
US federal authorities charge four individuals with plotting New Year's Eve bomb attacks in southern California. Read the latest on the alleged extremist plot.
Former Scottish Secretary Ian Murray speaks out about his 'humiliating' demotion by Keir Starmer, revealing he still lacks an explanation. Read the full interview.
Conservatives call on Labour to refund donations from Dale Vince after his controversial comments linking the Bondi Beach attack to Israel's actions in Gaza. Keir Starmer faces pressure to act.
Rishi Sunak told the Covid inquiry he was 'acutely stressed' by rising bond costs in 2020, fearing the UK's ability to fund itself. Discover the emergency measures considered to avert a crisis.
New MI6 head Blaise Metreweli warns emerging tech like AI makes the world more dangerous. She accuses Russia of insincere Ukraine peace talks. Read her first major speech.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces backlash for touting a suspect's detention in the Brown University shooting before the person was released. Critics question his leadership.
Democrat Danny Ceisler's decisive victory in the Bucks County sheriff race signals a major shift on local immigration enforcement. Explore the implications for US policy.
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.
Ahmed al Ahmed, hailed a hero for disarming a terrorist at Bondi Beach, asks for prayers from his hospital bed. The father-of-two faces multiple surgeries amid fears he could lose an arm. Read his incredible story.
Following the Bondi Beach and Manchester attacks, Jewish leaders warn antisemitism is rising globally. They demand governments move beyond words to concrete action on extremism.