Booker Prize 2025 Longlist: 13 Novels Revealed
Discover the 13 exceptional novels longlisted for the prestigious 2025 Booker Prize, featuring a diverse mix of established literary giants and exciting debut voices from across the globe.
Discover the 13 exceptional novels longlisted for the prestigious 2025 Booker Prize, featuring a diverse mix of established literary giants and exciting debut voices from across the globe.
A chilling new book reveals how the world remains vulnerable to 'Disease X' - the unknown pathogen that could trigger the next pandemic. Experts warn that despite COVID-19 lessons, crucial preparedness gaps persist.
A chilling review of Channel 4's documentary 'Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic', an hour of pure terror that exposes the looming threat of a future global health catastrophe and the scientists racing to stop it.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announces a significant Ukrainian military breakthrough, with forces successfully pushing back Russian troops on key fronts in a major strategic shift.
Researchers uncover how malaria-carrying mosquitoes can detect and avoid harmful pesticides, potentially revolutionising global malaria control strategies.
A stark new analysis confirms the devastating human cost of the climate emergency, attributing the majority of Europe's summer heat fatalities directly to human-induced global warming.
The Guardian unveils its ambitious 2025 Climate Pledge, reinforcing its commitment to leading the global conversation on the climate emergency with enhanced reporting, urgent language, and a renewed focus on solutions.
Get a head start on the festive season! Our expert guide reveals the top 2025 advent calendars already available, from luxury beauty and gourmet food to festive tipples. Shop the best deals now and spread the cost of Christmas.
Embark on a stunning visual journey with The Guardian's latest photographic series. From the poignant silence of a Normandy D-Day memorial to the vibrant chaos of global fashion weeks, this curated collection of 20 powerful images tells the story of our w
A damning report reveals how UK government aid cuts have dismantled a flagship anti-malaria programme, leading to a devastating rise in deaths across Africa and threatening a global health crisis.
A landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution pushes for clean air to be recognised as a universal human right, calling for urgent global action to tackle the public health emergency caused by toxic pollution.
The Trump administration has made a drastic cut to US health aid for Africa, pulling millions from critical programmes fighting AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, a move experts warn will have devastating consequences.
A landmark UNICEF report reveals a historic shift: ultra-processed foods have led to more children globally being obese than underweight for the first time, signalling a urgent public health crisis.
Groundbreaking research reveals how rising global temperatures are altering human metabolism and contributing to obesity epidemics. Discover the science behind this alarming connection.
Our in-depth review of the Global Classic Japanese Chef Knife. Discover if this iconic, lightweight santoku lives up to the hype for UK home cooks and professionals.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers a powerful address, arguing that soaring defence budgets are a wasted effort without parallel investment in climate resilience for developing nations. He warns of a world plunging into deeper instability with
Exclusive analysis reveals how China is aggressively expanding its global influence through military, economic, and diplomatic channels, challenging Western hegemony and reshaping international power dynamics.
The World Health Organization is on high alert after a new, highly lethal pathogen was identified in Cambodia. Global health experts are urgently investigating to prevent a potential pandemic.
The Met Office issues a stark warning that 2025 has a significant chance of becoming the UK's warmest year ever recorded, surpassing the current 2022 record, due to a combination of human-induced climate change and natural weather patterns.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announces a major $40m investment in Nigerian and Senegalese vaccine production, aiming to boost Africa's pharmaceutical sovereignty and pandemic resilience.
Explore the powerful cultural shift towards 'Happy Sympathy' – a revolutionary approach to global empathy that balances compassion with joy, offering a new way to heal our collective trauma without being consumed by the world's suffering.
US Climate Envoy John Kerry issues a dire warning from the Arctic Circle, stating the rapid melting of ice is a profound global security threat that demands immediate international action.
Exclusive report reveals how critical shortages of tuberculosis drugs and devastating aid cuts are pushing Malawi's fragile health system to the brink, with deadly consequences for its most vulnerable citizens.
Botswana declares national health emergency as US aid cuts under Trump administration cripple critical HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention efforts, risking catastrophic public health consequences.
New research exposes the devastating impact of Trump-era aid cuts, linking the expanded 'Mexico City Policy' to a dramatic 31% increase in maternal mortality across sub-Saharan African nations reliant on US health funding.
The iconic Reading & Leeds Festivals have officially locked in their 2025 dates. Mark your calendars for August 22-24 for a monumental Bank Holiday weekend of rock, indie, and alternative music.
A breathtaking selection of the day’s most powerful and evocative images, curated by the Associated Press, captures moments of triumph, tragedy, and everyday beauty across the globe.
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggests the US is making genuine attempts to broker peace in Ukraine, even as Moscow's troops continue territorial gains. The latest developments analysed.
As Hollywood and Bollywood clash over creative control and market share, the future of global cinema hangs in the balance. Who will emerge victorious?
Prince Harry continues his advocacy for HIV awareness with a heartfelt visit to Lesotho, highlighting the importance of testing and treatment in the fight against AIDS.