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Vote for Your Best Music Albums of 2025

The Guardian invites readers to share their favourite albums of 2025, from Jim Legxacy's rap to Rosalía's breakup record. Submit your pick for the year's best music.

Young Australians more hopeful on climate than elders

A stark generational divide emerges on climate optimism in Australia. While half of young adults believe climate effects can be prevented, just over a quarter of over-55s agree. Explore the full poll findings.

12 Essential Spices Every Kitchen Needs

Michelin-starred chef Max Posener reveals the only 12 dried herbs and spices your kitchen needs and shares expert tips on toasting and blending for maximum flavour.

UN: Trump-era aid cuts fuel global humanitarian crisis

Exclusive: United Nations officials warn that drastic funding reductions to humanitarian programmes are creating catastrophic gaps in essential services worldwide, with vulnerable populations bearing the brunt.

US Senate Passes Landmark Essential Workers Bill

In a historic move, the US Senate has approved the Essential Workers Bill, granting new protections and benefits to frontline employees who kept America running during the pandemic. Discover how this legislation will transform workers' rights.

Australian Magpie wins Bird of the Year 2025 title

The iconic Australian Magpie has swooped to victory in The Guardian Australia's 2025 Bird of the Year competition, securing the title after an unprecedented public vote that captivated the nation.

Guardian Launches New Film Quiz For Movie Buffs

The Guardian launches its thrilling new film puzzle series, challenging cinephiles with fiendish questions crafted by professional quiz-setters. Are you movie-literate enough to conquer it?

US rural airline subsidies failing communities

Exclusive investigation reveals how America's Essential Air Service programme is struggling to maintain vital air links to remote communities despite millions in taxpayer funding.

Shibumi Shade Review: Beach Game Changer?

Discover how the Shibumi Shade is transforming beach days across Britain with its innovative wind-powered design. Our comprehensive review examines whether this premium canopy lives up to the hype.

US Government Shutdown Looms: Critical Services at Risk

America faces potential government shutdown as political stalemate threatens federal services including national parks, military operations and social security payments. Essential workers face unpaid duty.

US Government Shutdown Forces Workers Without Pay

Hundreds of thousands of US federal employees face working without pay as government shutdown begins. Essential services continue while political stalemate threatens economic stability.

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