Explore the final Guardian Weekly of 2025, analysing Trump's impact on international law, the Sydney attack, and the year's inspiring health and community advances. Get 1/3 off a gift subscription.
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is set to become a federally recognised tribal nation after the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act. Discover the political journey and what it means for its 60,000 members.
A Ukrainian mother who fled war for safety in Australia mourns her daughter, 10, killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack. Read the full heartbreaking story.
Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a victim of the Bondi Junction terror attack, was remembered as a selfless leader at his funeral in Sydney. The community mourns as investigations continue. Read the full tribute.
A 22-year-old probationary constable was shot in the head during the Bondi Beach terror attack, leaving him blind in one eye. Read his story of courage and the latest on the investigation.
Two US Senators are halting all civilian nominations, accusing the Trump administration of failing to brief Congress on the Jeffrey Epstein files. Read the full story on the escalating political standoff.
German anti-terror police have arrested a 21-year-old man suspected of planning an Islamist-motivated attack on a Christmas market. This follows the arrest of five men last week in a separate plot. Read the latest.
Surf lifesavers became first responders during the Bondi Beach terror attack, aiding victims amidst Christmas celebrations. Read the full account of their heroic actions.
Australian police confirm the Bondi Beach terror attack, which killed 15 at a Jewish festival, was inspired by Islamic State. 25 remain in hospital. Read the latest updates.
Donations for Ahmed Al Ahmed, who disarmed a gunman in the Sydney terror attack, have soared to nearly AUD$2m. The hero, shot twice, is hailed for saving countless lives. Read the full story.
Political cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers a powerful visual commentary on the 2025 Bondi Beach terror attack, capturing the global shock and complex aftermath. View the full artwork and analysis here.
Kiss bassist Gene Simmons staged an impromptu press conference at the White House, advocating for the American Music Fairness Act. Discover why he's testifying before the Senate.
President Trump appoints a new architect for the privately funded $300 million White House ballroom after reported clashes. Democrats introduce bills to restrict such projects.
Simon Cowell returns to launch a new global boyband in a Netflix docu-series. All episodes drop on December 10. Discover the cast and what to expect.
A Republican senator's plan to end dual citizenship in the US could force First Lady Melania Trump and son Barron to renounce their Slovenian ties. Discover the details of the Exclusive Citizenship Act.
The UK's independent reviewer of terror laws criticises the government's 2025 national security plan for failing to prioritise online dangers. Read the urgent warning.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responds to Donald Trump's disability slur, calling it 'cruelness' on the anniversary of key disabilities education law. Read the full story.
How Trump administration funding reversals stalled West Virginia's transition from coal to solar, leaving communities devastated and projects abandoned across Appalachia.
A shocking terror attack in Washington DC leaves a National Guard soldier dead and another fighting for life. Discover the full story and the political fallout.
Declan George Candiani, 26, sentenced to 23 months for possessing extreme right-wing terror material. The actor claimed he made a 'pact with the devil'. Read the full court details.
President Trump confirms National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died after being ambushed in a Washington D.C. terror attack. Read the latest updates on this tragic story.
A female National Guard member has died after a targeted shooting near the White House. The suspected Afghan national attacker is in custody as the FBI investigates the act of terror.
A 31-year-old man has been detained at Manchester Airport in connection with the Heaton Park synagogue terror attack that killed two worshippers. The total number of arrests now stands at seven.
Two National Guard troops critically wounded in Washington DC shooting. President Trump condemns the 'act of terror' and suspends Afghan asylum requests. Latest updates.
The US suspends all Afghan immigration requests after a shooting near the White House leaves two National Guardsmen critically injured. Read the full story.
High Court hears Starmer and Trump discussed protest group twice before terror designation. Palestine Action co-founder challenges ban affecting thousands. Read the full story.
The Trump administration is moving to abandon a Biden-era rule setting tough standards for deadly soot pollution, a move critics say threatens public health and could result in thousands of premature deaths.
Donald Trump refutes reports he backed a two-year ACA subsidy extension, labelling Obamacare a 'disaster'. With 24 million Americans facing doubled premiums, read the latest on the healthcare crisis.
The Trump administration is moving to abandon stringent soot pollution standards, a reversal that could lead to thousands of premature deaths. Discover the health impacts.
The White House cancels a key healthcare announcement after Republican opposition, risking premium hikes for millions. Discover the political stalemate's impact.