Photis Gaitanos' rough fingers adroitly untangle the venomous spikes of a lionfish from a net, throwing the exotic-looking creature into an ice-filled rubber bin along with other fish from the day's catch.

Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) separatists on Friday (December 26) accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out air strikes on their positions in the east of the country, a claim Riyadh has not acknowledged.

The huge embroidery will be covered under the government's indemnity scheme when it travels to the UK.

Serhii Tyschenko, a Ukrainian combat medic, spent 472 days in a bunker. His case appears to be an extreme example of a problem that has long plagued Kyiv’s military.

Somalia reacted angrily Friday (December 26) after Israel formally recognised the northern region of Somaliland as an "independent and sovereign state" -- the first country to do so. Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, has for decades pushed for international recognition. U…

After the country barred children under 16 from using social media, many parents have been asking whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries.

The doctor and writer on getting drunk aged three, a very fancy garden chair, and her habit of sleepwalkingBorn in Singapore, Clare Bailey Mosley, 64, studied at the Royal Free Medical School where she met Michael Mosley: they married in 1987. She worked as a GP until she retired in 2022. She wrote …

Fear and feelings of intense vulnerability caused me to retreat into my shell, until I saw myself in an unlikely feature in one of the British master’s printsMy thyroid cancer arrived by accident, in the way life-changing things sometimes do. In May of this year, I went for an upright MRI for a mino…

A ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has come into effect after weeks of deadly fighting across the border.

Sarina Wiegman’s champions took supporters on the most thrilling and nail-biting ride in Switzerland that was in many ways even more enjoyable to cover than their 2022 triumphSurreal. Utterly surreal. A home Euros in 2022 had provided wave after wave of emotion, England’s win at Wembley the culminat…

Region famed for molecular gastronomy begins video project to collect and share rustic recipesCatalonia’s avant garde chefs have made a name for themselves with their revolutionary techniques and molecular gastronomy, yet they are fond of saying they are merely paying homage to the simple dishes ser…

Predictions were revised down on Friday. Central Park still saw more than 2 inches of snow, with higher totals outside of New York City.

England captain and Joe Root revel in rarest of victories‘Narrative that we haven’t won goes back to zero now’Ben Stokes shared a hug with Joe Root and spoke of an “awesome feeling” after watching his England side claw back some respectability on this failed Ashes tour with a rollercoaster two-day v…

Why did the conservative supermajority align with the president, and what consequences might it face for its choices?

Heavy Russian shelling and explosions struck Kyiv and the surrounding region early Saturday morning, killing at least two people and injuring 20 more on a weekend set for high-level diplomatic talks and a renewed push for peace.

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones early Saturday morning (December 27), a day before talks between Ukraine and the US, local authorities said.

Truce follows breakdown in deal brokered by US President Donald Trump

Ukrainian leader accuses Belarus of helping Russian forces to circumvent defences that protect Ukraine from attack.

A coup set off a brutal civil war and made a poor country poorer. Now its military rulers are seeking a veneer of legitimacy by holding elections.

The White House press secretary announced on Instagram that she was pregnant with a daughter who is due in May. She and her husband have a 1-year-old son.

Poland's military says its air force took a "preventative" response to secure its airspace.

A crisis more than a century ago involved U.S. aims to assert military supremacy, a hard-partying dictator and frictions among the great powers.

One photo, posted by son Rob Farnham on Facebook, showed the singer seated at a table surrounded by family on Boxing Day.

Kentucky’s Thomas Massie used the president’s insult to raise funds to run against a Trump-endorsed candidateA Kentucky congressman singled out by Donald Trump on Christmas as a “lowlife” after co-authoring a law requiring the federal government to release all of its Jeffrey Epstein files says the p…

Turkey has held a military funeral for five Libyan officers who died in a plane crash earlier this week

News, discussion and buildup to the day’s actionGet in touch! Email us with your thoughts hereManchester United are up to fifth. Despite the rare absence of Bruno Fernandes, they jumped above Liverpool after a 1-0 win over Newcastle at Old Trafford last night. A great goal too. I didn’t rate Patrick…

The White House press secretary announced on Instagram that she was pregnant with a daughter who was due in May. She and her husband have a 1-year-old son.

In an exclusive interview, the head of the TUC says a customs union with the EU could boost the UK’s economyKeir Starmer should seek out a far closer relationship with Europe, including a possible customs union, the head of the TUC has said.Paul Nowak, TUC general secretary, said the British public …

Student Joe, 21, says visiting Janice each week "doesn't feel like work".

From Jackson Lamb’s mac in Slow Horses to the queen-bee wardrobe of Wild Cherry, Guardian writers choose the outfits that shaped storylines and revealed personalities in 2025• Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereNever mind the catwalk shows, the viral glossy advertising …

Country pulled out of hosting 2015 tournament but has since become central figure within world footballIt is hard to conceive that Morocco, now the nerve centre for staging Africa’s marquee football events, was a continental pariah 10 years ago.Abruptly pulling out of hosting the 2015 Africa Cup of …

Somalia and the African Union reacted angrily Friday after Israel became the first country to formally recognise the northern region of Somaliland as an independent state.

England end an 18-match winless streak in Australia and avoid an Ashes clean sweep with a four wicket victory to wrap up a frenetic two-day Test in Melbourne.

The assault began at around 1:30 a.m. local time and was continuing into the morning.

The ideas presented in George Lakoff and Srini Narayanan's The Neural Mind are fascinating, but the writing is far less compelling

From the books I’ve read (and forgotten) this year to the number of times my jokes bombed on stageAs the end of the year looms up like the handle of a rake I’ve just stepped on, I recall the preceding 12 months as a period characterised by a steep erosion of trust and a sinking feeling that nothing …

Altermagnets are a newly recognized class of antiferromagnets whose magnetic structure behaves very differently from what is found in conventional systems. In conventional antiferromagnets, the sublattices are linked by simple inversion or translation, resulting in spin-degenerate electronic bands. …

Ethan Hawke is a triumph in a poignant new comedy-drama, and Guillermo del Toro’s breakout horror flick gets a rerelease. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews Continue reading...

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Ex-Brazilian police chief caught using fake Paraguay passport in attempt to board flight to Panama, sent back to Brazil.

When Aryna Sabalenka faces Nick Kyrgios, it will be under the banner of the Battle of the Sexes - but the stakes will not be as high as those that faced Billie Jean King 52 years ago.

Dan, 40, a sock designer and writer, meets Emmie, 39, an art consultantWhat were you hoping for?
To snog the love of my life. Failing that, I’d heard good things about the broccoli. Continue reading...

Poland has ‍temporarily ​closed two airports in Rzeszow ​and ⁠Lublin after ​the country's armed forces scrambled fighter jets due to ‍Russian strikes ​on Ukraine, according to the Polish Air ‌Navigation Services ‍Agency. Earlier on Saturday, powerful explosions rocked Ukraine's capital as authoritie…

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Sponsorships and collaborations soar even as industry slowdown spurs renewed focus on wealthiest customers

New observations reveal that the relationship between ultraviolet and X-ray light in quasars has changed over billions of years. This unexpected shift suggests the structure around supermassive black holes may evolve with time, challenging a decades-old assumption.

Elon Musk says Tesla's automated software will allow its passengers to text in certain conditions.

Perry Bamonte, a backstage tech who became a full-time member of the seminal post-punk band for more than 35 years, died at home on Christmas Day, after a short illness.

Flu season is in full swing, with close to 5 million cases and nearly 2,000 deaths, including at least three children, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Kati Weis reports.

Almost one million people had been displaced since hostilities resumed earlier this month.

Mia Hansson hopes to complete her replica by the time the original work returns to France.

How to watch college football for free. Live stream BYU vs. Georgia Tech in 2025 without cable.

"Jane’s Addiction will forever live in our hearts. We are proud of the music we created together," the band wrote in a statement earlier this month

The meteor could be seen blazing through the night sky over Japan's Mount Fuji

The cost of heating a home is going through the roof, but there are steps you can take to try to keep your energy bills down. Ash-har Quraishi has details.

Louis Provis says there needs to be systemic change in how schools think about boys’ reading. Jacqueline Robson recalls a reading initiative that left students searching for moreLee Child is right that too many children are being put off reading by how literature is taught (Thrillers should be on th…

Two countries pledge in joint statement to halt all forms of attacks and further troop deployments in long-running dispute over contested territoryThailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate” ceasefire, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes that have killed more than 100 people and d…

With undisputed champion Naoya Inoue off the heels of an unanimous decision win against Murodjon Akhmadaliev in September, the Japanese boxer is set to defend his titles against Mexican Alan David Picasso. The undefeated Inoue (31-0-0) battles undefeated Picasso (32-0-1) in an epic pay-per-view supe…

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A former roadie, Mr. Bamonte joined the band in 1990. He played on five albums and in hundreds of shows and was “a vital part of the Cure story,” the band said.

Former Republican Rep. Joe Walsh (Ill.) on Friday decried the Trump administration’s immigration raids that were carried out throughout the Christmas holiday.  “I did my best yesterday to turn off the news from Christmas Eve on and not think about anything and not tweet anything,” Walsh, a frequent …

Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an "immediate" ceasefire on Saturday, the two countries said in a joint statement, pledging to end weeks of deadly border clashes.

When American studios wouldn’t back his film about a laid-off manager committing gruesome murders, the director returned to Korea. Now he has a hit on his hands.

Everyone’s remembering his acting, directing, and activism. But another part of his career was just as important.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks make clear Russia does not want to end the war and that the world must do more to pressure Moscow.

President Trump has driven illegal crossings at the border to record lows, helped bring about an uneasy cease-fire in Gaza and upended the global trading system.

The star duo teased the joint track on Christmas Day

The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow has apologised and launched an investigation.

Palestinian death toll since the start of the truce in Gaza rises to 411 amid near daily Israeli violations.

Netflix is kicking off 2026 with a mix of new and returning titles set to hit the platform in January. ​The most highly anticipated title arriving this January is the fourth season of  “Bridgerton,” which releases its first volume at the end of the month. The second part of Season 4 will arrive on F…

The tourists snap a 15-year losing streak in Australia with a four-wicket victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Morocco missed the chance to guarantee their spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after Lassine Sinayoko's second-half penalty earned Mali a 1-1 draw with the hosts on Friday (December 26). FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes tells us more.

Russia extended a temporary ban on gasoline exports through the end of February to maintain stability in its domestic fuel market.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Officers investigate after their bodies were found on a vessel early on Christmas Day.

The 72-hour cease-fire could pave the way for an end to the fighting, which has killed dozens and displaced thousands over nearly three weeks.

The future of conflict is cheap, rapidly manufactured, and tough to defend against.

French police on Friday (December 26) arrested a man suspected of stabbing three women in the Paris metro as the capital's end-of-year festivities were in full swing.

He "was a warm hearted and vital part of The Cure story," the band said in a statement.

Fed-up fans are questioning additional ‘restoration’ costs for new stadiums as well as a lack of transparencyGig-goers who bought tickets for Gorillaz at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in June next year have been refunded some of their booking fee by the ticket seller Gigantic after the Guardian queried …

In South Korea, notorious for its hard drinking culture, younger generations are increasingly opting for morning dance parties — powered by coffee, not alcohol.

Why SCOTUS will keep writing blank checks to the president next year.

In this week’s newsletter: We’ve had our say; now it’s your turn. Overlooked telly gems, unforgettable gigs and albums on repeat – readers share the cultural moments that made their year• Don’t get The Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereMerry Christmas – and welcome to the last Guide of 2025…

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1651 on December 27 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

It is time to roll out the red carpet in recognition of those that worked hard to keep customers at arm’s lengthWhen the year began, I was a listening ear to Your Problems, my column for the Observer. Now I’m a Guardian consumer champion. Reinvention is always bracing. My old life was spent wrestlin…

Captain Ben Stokes says there would be "hell on" if the Melbourne pitch upon which his England team beat Australia inside two days had been produced in another part of the world.

Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday (December 27) signed a ceasefire agreement after three weeks of fighting that killed at least 47 people and displaced more than a million. FRANCE 24 correspondent, Tommy Walker, tells us more.

From Kathmandu to Lima, Generation Z took to the streets in 2025 to denounce inequality, corruption and political exclusion. Across the Global South, young people turned scattered local protests into a shared moment of mobilisation. FRANCE 24 looks back on a pivotal year for a generational movement …

England chance their arm and emerge as winners over Australia in an Ashes half-match between two teams too hungover to careWas that fun? Was that … good? Certainly a lot happened in the Boxing Day Test. Those who paid their money saw action. But generally the cricketing public wants wickets and runs…

The paid 12-month course is aimed at under-25s, with plans for the scheme to grow to 1,000 young people a year.

California sued after the Trump administration cut grants for the long-planned project. The state says it will seek private investors instead.

The development carries potential benefits for both sides but still faces stiff international opposition, 34 years after the region broke away from Somalia.

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As a child he performed in the West End and appeared in a Stormzy video. But after his early music career faltered, he began to write about his troubled childhood – and hit a nerve From Newham, LondonRecommended if you like Dave, Bashy, Nemzzz Up next Debut mixtape planned for springIt’s a measure o…

China’s industrial profits fell for a second month in November, adding to signs that weakening domestic demand and persistent deflation are weighing on corporate earnings.

Some of the UK’s biggest public sector pension funds are in talks to acquire a stake in holiday parks group Center Parcs, Sky News reported.

Voters in Kosovo are headed for a second election this year in a bid to resolve a political deadlock that has threatened to push the small Balkan nation into a prolonged crisis

Morocco were unable to guarantee their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday after a 1-1 draw with Mali. The stalemate in the capital Rabat ended Morocco's world record-winning run of 19 matches.

Russia has attacked Ukraine's capital with missiles and drones, wounding at least 11 people

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