France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s
President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.
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2025: A Dark Year for Journalists and Press Freedom
2025 was the deadliest year on record for journalists globally, with assaults in the US soaring. Explore the data and the fightback. Read the full analysis.
5 Characters in Every UK Community Facebook Group
From the Lost Cat Crusader to the Planning Permission Protester, we explore the quintessential personalities that define Britain's local Facebook groups. Discover who's in your neighbourhood feed.
Violence Against US Journalists Surges Under Trump
A new report details a dramatic rise in assaults on US journalists covering protests, with 2025 incidents nearly matching the total of the previous three years combined. Read the full investigation.
Guardian journalists share their unforgettable 2025 moments
Guardian correspondents reveal the sounds and scenes that defined 2025, from a Damascus cafe to a Florida detention centre. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast.
Café banned from Sunday opening over smell complaints
Coco's Coffee Shop in Fareham has been refused permission to open on Sundays after residents complained about noise and cooking odours. Owner fears closure amid rising costs.
No 10 axes afternoon lobby briefings, journalists furious
Downing Street's overhaul of the media lobby system, scrapping daily afternoon briefings, has been condemned by journalists who warn it limits scrutiny and transparency. Read the full story.
Millions face potential local election delays until 2027
Up to 63 council areas in England may postpone May 2026 local elections to 2027 amid a government reorganisation of town halls. See the full list of affected areas.
Farage: UK a 'Banana Republic' Over Election Delays
Nigel Farage accuses Labour and Tory councils of 'colluding' to postpone local elections for millions until 2027. Read the full story on the democratic row.
Balearic Islands propose ban on burka and niqab
Spain's Balearic Islands ruling party submits a parliamentary proposal to ban the burka and niqab, citing women's equality and following other European nations. Read the full story.
AP's Uplifting 2025 Stories: Pope, Nobel & Hope
Amid global strife, AP journalists captured 2025's most uplifting moments—from a pope's call to his brother to breaking Nobel news. Discover the stories that defined hope.
Reform UK's turbulent first seven months in local power
After taking control of 10 councils, Reform UK's 'anti-woke' agenda faces the reality of local government in Lancashire. Helen Pidd reports on care home closures and rising complaints.
Trump intensifies verbal attacks on female journalists
Donald Trump escalates his misogynistic rhetoric with multiple insults directed at female reporters during Thanksgiving, raising concerns about press freedom and gender equality in politics.
Mary Trump on President's Misogynistic Attacks
Mary Trump suggests her uncle's misogynistic attacks on female journalists signal he is rattled. Explore the pattern of behaviour and White House response.
Press Freedom Under Attack Worldwide
Journalists face unprecedented threats from Gaza to America. This erosion of press freedom could happen anywhere. Learn why we must defend media liberty now.
Trump calls NYT reporter 'ugly' in latest media attack
Donald Trump escalates his war with the media, calling New York Times journalist Katie Rogers 'ugly inside and out' days after labelling another reporter 'piggy'. Read the latest developments.
UK Minister Condemns Trump's 'Quiet Piggy' Insult
Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemns Donald Trump's shocking 'Quiet Piggy' remark toward journalist Jennifer Jacobs, calling such behaviour unacceptable in modern politics.
US Town Bans Email Complaints After Spam
A New York suburb forces residents to complain in person after officials were inundated with hundreds of bogus online grievances, wasting vital resources.
Trump supporters disrupt White House press conference
A scheduled White House press briefing collapsed into disarray as pro-Trump protesters disrupted proceedings, shouting down reporters and creating a hostile environment that forced early termination.
El Salvador's exiled journalists flee Bukele crackdown
Under President Nayib Bukele's regime, Salvadoran journalists face exile, threats and legal persecution in what critics call a systematic assault on press freedom.
Tommy Robinson cleared in BBC journalist assault case
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson has been acquitted of assault allegations following a confrontation with BBC journalists at a Leeds hotel. The verdict concludes a high-profile legal battle that has drawn national attention.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy "Probably Avoidable" Says Expert
Exclusive analysis reveals Birmingham City Council's financial collapse might have been prevented as expert questions Labour leadership's decision-making in Britain's second city.
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy: Inside Britain's Worst Council Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how accounting failures and political paralysis pushed Birmingham City Council into the biggest local government financial crisis in UK history, forcing devastating cuts to essential services.
Iranian assassination plot against UK journalists foiled
British security services uncover sophisticated Iranian plot to assassinate two prominent journalists on UK soil, raising serious national security concerns.
Surrey Labour splits over £1.2bn council debt crisis
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Woking gets £500m bailout in council shake-up
The bankrupt Woking Borough Council secures a massive government rescue package as Surrey County Council takes control of key services in a dramatic local government overhaul.
Woking Council declares bankruptcy with £1.9bn debt
Woking Borough Council faces financial collapse with a staggering £1.9bn deficit, joining a growing list of UK local authorities in crisis. Discover how risky investments and government funding cuts created this perfect storm.
Pentagon imposes new rules on journalists
The Pentagon has introduced sweeping new regulations for journalists covering defence matters, requiring enhanced security vetting and background checks that critics warn could restrict press freedom.
Council Tax Crisis: Local Authorities Demand Funding Overhaul
UK councils issue urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves as financial pressures threaten essential services including social care, libraries and bin collections.
Cardiff Council abolishes cabinet system in governance overhaul
Cardiff Council votes to abolish its cabinet model, returning to a committee system that promises greater transparency and cross-party involvement in decision-making.
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