In war-torn Somalia, poets preserve a vital cultural heritage. Amid bombings, they gather in Mogadishu's National Theatre, using verse to champion peace and unity. Discover their enduring struggle.
Explore Thomas Love Peacock's 'Rich or Poor or Saint and Sinner', the Guardian's Poem of the Week for 1st December 2025. Discover this Victorian gem's timeless social commentary.
New research reveals AI's safety features can be bypassed using poetry, with models providing harmful content 62% of the time. Discover the vulnerability and its implications.
Poet and painter Frieda Hughes shares her creative journey between exhibitions and writing. Discover how she transforms life events into art. Read her powerful reflection now.
Ryan Lizza exposes RFK Jr's explicit poems to Olivia Nuzzi during their alleged affair. Read the full story of this political scandal and its fallout.
Explore Miles Burrows' powerful new poem 'Missing You' from his collection Slow Puncture, which satirises Western society's harsh treatment of the elderly through lunar metaphor. Discover this unique poetic voice.
A rare first-issue print of William Blake's iconic poem 'The Tyger' is set for auction, estimated at £120,000. Discover this unique piece of literary history.
Discover Thomas Campion's exquisite winter poem 'Now Winter Nights Enlarge' and its musical setting. Explore how this Renaissance poet finds warmth in cold seasons through perfect harmony.
Remembering Prunella Scales, the beloved actress and gifted poetry reader. Discover her touching friendship with John Betjeman and her celebrated BBC television work.
A convicted killer with '666' tattooed on his forehead, wanted for homicide in El Salvador, has been arrested by ICE in Maryland. Read the shocking details of this immigration enforcement case.
Folk music legend Joan Baez shares powerful poetic critique of former President Trump, blending political commentary with artistic expression in her latest creative work.
London's National Gallery unveils a groundbreaking exhibition exploring Joseph Wright of Derby's masterful use of light and scientific themes, positioning the 18th-century artist as Britain's first true painter of the Enlightenment era.
A Lancashire couple's simple home renovation project turned into an extraordinary historical discovery when they pulled up their old carpet to find a collection of rare 18th century prints worth thousands.
Discover the most compelling new poetry releases that are reshaping Britain's literary landscape, from debut sensations to established masters.
Renowned poet Frieda Hughes, daughter of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, explores the stark reality of death through the metaphor of a failing printer in her latest powerful work.
TV presenter Jonathan Ross opens up about his daughter Betty's upcoming 18th birthday and why he's breaking from tradition with a more intimate celebration.
In an unprecedented move, the prestigious Forward Prize for Poetry crowns two champions as Vidyan Ravinthiran and Karen Solie share the 2025 honour, marking a groundbreaking moment in literary awards history.
The heartbreaking story of Phoebe Bishop, whose 18th birthday celebrations turned to tragedy when she was struck and killed by a train in Essex, leaving a community in mourning.
Discover how interior designer Laura Butler-Madden masterfully converted an 18th-century farmhouse in the Cotswolds into a breathtaking family home blending historic charm with contemporary elegance.
Folk music legend Joan Baez has published a powerful new poem targeting Donald Trump, using vivid biological imagery to condemn the former president in her latest artistic protest.
The X-Files legend discusses his surprising pivot to poetry, new Amazon Prime thriller 'Malice', and why he's embracing creative freedom in his latest projects.
The extraordinary brass compass that enabled Captain William Bligh to navigate 3,600 miles to safety after the infamous 1789 Mutiny on the Bounty emerges for public sale, revealing one of history's greatest survival stories.
A remarkable collection of previously unpublished poems by Iris Murdoch offers fresh insight into the Nobel Prize-winning novelist's creative evolution and private world.
Discover the poignant story behind Samuel Johnson's heartfelt elegy for his humble friend Dr Robert Levet, an 18th-century poem celebrating ordinary heroism that resonates today.
Discover how Frieda Hughes, daughter of poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, has forged her own remarkable path as a celebrated painter and poet in her compelling new London exhibition.
Discover the remarkable story of Maurice Rutherford, the Hull poet who achieved literary acclaim in his 90s after decades of quiet dedication to his craft.
Award-winning poet Joelle Taylor reveals how Alan Garner's fantasy classic rescued her from childhood despair and shaped her literary destiny in this intimate Guardian interview.
Discover how poet Nikita Gill breathes new life into Greek mythology's most misunderstood goddess, transforming Hekate from spectral figure to feminist icon in this powerful new collection.
The definitive collection of Seamus Heaney's poetry reveals the full scope of his colossal achievement, cementing his status as one of literature's most vital voices.
The ten-strong shortlist for the 2025 TS Eliot Prize features celebrated poets like Tom Paulin and Sarah Howe, showcasing the vibrant diversity of contemporary British poetry in one of literature's most anticipated competitions.