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.
President Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on Somali immigrants, calling them 'garbage'. We examine the facts behind the rhetoric and the situation in Somalia. Read the full story.
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.
Exclusive report reveals how Trump administration aid cuts have devastated Somalia's fragile healthcare system, leaving thousands without medical care. Discover the human impact.
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.
Somalia welcomed 10,000 tourists in 2024, a 50% increase, despite ongoing Foreign Office warnings. Discover the rise of extreme travel to Mogadishu.
A dentist issues a vital health warning over persistent mouth ulcers, revealing key symptoms that could indicate oral cancer. Learn the red flags and when to see a doctor.
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.
An oral surgeon warns that a persistent mouth ulcer lasting over two weeks is a 'red flag' for potential oral cancer. Learn the signs and why early detection is crucial.
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.
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was reportedly detained at Dubai Airport in a shocking diplomatic incident, raising questions about UAE-Somalia relations and British involvement.
Folk music legend Joan Baez shares powerful poetic critique of former President Trump, blending political commentary with artistic expression in her latest creative work.
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.
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.
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.
British defence giant BAE Systems terminates airworthiness support for ATP aircraft in South Sudan, Somalia, and DRC, threatening humanitarian aid operations across fragile regions.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals how UK government aid reductions are pushing Somalia towards catastrophic famine while climate change exacerbates the humanitarian crisis.
Exclusive report reveals how consecutive failed rainy seasons and soaring global food prices have created a perfect storm of famine in Somalia, with millions facing severe hunger and aid agencies struggling to respond.
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.
A vulnerable 72-year-old woman lost her life savings to a sophisticated online romance scam after being 'love-bombed' by a man posing as a humanitarian doctor in Somalia.
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.