Environmental groups allege officials hid evidence of federal funding for a Florida Everglades detention centre, impacting a key legal case. Read the latest on the 'Alligator Alcatraz' controversy.
Every Sunday, protesters gather at the notorious 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centre in Florida's Everglades, demanding its closure and highlighting alleged human rights abuses. Meet the people behind the growing movement.
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.
A Michigan woman's life was 'forever changed' after hospital staff allegedly lost a piece of her skull during surgery and then offered a $25 gas card. Read the shocking details of the lawsuit.
A Minnesota funeral director has been arrested 23 years after a human skull was discovered in a Wisconsin ravine. The remains belonged to a 92-year-old woman who was supposedly cremated. Read the shocking details.
A massive 14-foot alligator weighing 600 pounds was captured after blocking a Florida road. See the dramatic footage of the rescue and learn where the reptile was safely released.
A shocking new report from Amnesty International alleges detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' face cruel treatment, including being shackled in an outdoor cage. Read the full investigation.
QPR midfielder Ilais Chair opens up on the 'darkest day of his life' after receiving a prison sentence for an attack that left a man with a fractured skull. Read his emotional apology.
A federal judge urges a settlement over legal access for detainees at Florida's remote 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration centre. Will a December conference resolve the civil rights dispute?
Groundbreaking research shows dogs were remarkably diverse over 10,000 years ago, challenging beliefs about modern breeding. Discover the ancient origins of man's best friend.
A small alligator spotted in Boston's Charles River has been rescued and is awaiting a new home. Read the full story of this unexpected urban visitor.
Archaeologists uncover a 2,000-year-old Roman-era skull in Bavaria with genetic links to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern populations, rewriting early European migration history.
Baffins Milton Rovers defender Sam Davies suffered a life-threatening fractured skull during a match but has made an astonishing recovery, returning to training just weeks after the terrifying incident.
A family in Cornwall received the shock of their lives when their two-year-old son unearthed a human skull while playing in his sandpit, sparking a major police investigation into the mysterious remains.
Authorities in Franklin County are investigating after a human skull was discovered in the Whitewater River, with the coroner working to determine identity and circumstances.
A distinguished neurosurgeon faces criminal charges after performing an unorthodox cranial procedure on his own daughter using a power drill in their family home, raising serious questions about medical ethics and parental responsibility.
The heartbreaking account of two-year-old Lane Graves' tragic death by alligator attack at Disney World's Grand Floridian Resort, and how it transformed theme park safety protocols across Florida.
Lana Del Rey turns heads at Paris Fashion Week with husband Jeremy Dufrene and an unexpected accessory - a baby alligator on a leash. The singer's bold fashion statement creates buzz at Balenciaga show.
Patrons at a Florida tiki bar got more than they bargained for when a fully-grown alligator decided to crash their happy hour, creating unforgettable scenes at the waterfront venue.
Shocking footage emerges of a professional golfer's nerve-shredding confrontation with a massive alligator during a PGA Tour event in Florida, creating one of golf's most dramatic wildlife encounters.
US authorities are spending staggering sums housing dangerous alligators in a specialised Everglades facility, raising questions about costs and conservation.
Exclusive investigation reveals how US authorities spent millions transporting undocumented migrants across the country in a controversial operation dubbed 'Project Alcatraz'
A father has been convicted after fatally injuring his six-week-old son following a drinking session, with medical evidence revealing catastrophic skull fractures.
A missing alligator from a Chilean zoo is discovered in a New Orleans drug den, revealing a shocking international wildlife and narcotics trafficking operation.
A Florida woman's small dog was dragged into a pond by a large alligator in a sudden and brutal attack, highlighting the ever-present dangers of living alongside the state's native wildlife.
A fearless Florida woman wrestled a large alligator with her bare hands, delivering a powerful punch to free her beloved puppy from its jaws in a dramatic backyard confrontation.
A Pennsylvania man's unique emotional support animal, a five-foot alligator named Wally, has been barred from a local supermarket, sparking a debate over animal rights and unusual companionship.
A Louisiana mother faces negligent homicide charges after her two-year-old son was killed by a large alligator in a New Orleans area swamp. The tragic incident has sparked a massive police investigation and a desperate search for the reptile.
A Florida doctor is fighting for his life after a brutal alligator attack during a late-night hunt. The shocking incident raises urgent questions about human-wildlife conflict in the Sunshine State.
London's iconic reptile-themed cocktail bar, Alligator Alcatraz, has served its last drink. Discover the reasons behind the sudden closure of this beloved Soho nightlife spot.