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France Plans Social Media Ban for Under-15s
President Macron's government will propose a law to ban social media for under-15s and mobile phones in high schools from 2026, following Australia's lead. Read the full details.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
2025: A Dark Year for Journalists and Press Freedom
2025 was the deadliest year on record for journalists globally, with assaults in the US soaring. Explore the data and the fightback. Read the full analysis.
Guardian's independence praised as US media falters
Amid billionaire ownership and Trump-era pressure, a Guardian columnist credits reader funding for preserving editorial integrity and fearless journalism in the US.
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
US Christian legal group expands its influence in UK and Europe
The Alliance Defending Freedom, a US conservative legal group, has increased its global spending by 70%, targeting the UK and Europe with its campaigns on religious freedom, abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights. Discover the impact.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
Farage's US Alliance Threatens UK Abortion Rights
Nigel Farage's alliance with US group ADF, which helped overturn Roe v. Wade, poses a serious threat to reproductive freedoms in Britain. Learn why this matters.
Press Freedom Under Attack Worldwide
Journalists face unprecedented threats from Gaza to America. This erosion of press freedom could happen anywhere. Learn why we must defend media liberty now.
Teens Sue Over Australian Social Media Ban
Two 15-year-olds challenge Australia's social media ban for under-16s, claiming it violates their constitutional right to political communication. Read the full story.
Reform UK's Legal Threats Against Media Outlets Grow
Reform UK faces accusations of 'Trumpian' legal bullying as party's barrister targets Guardian and Welsh news service. Explore the escalating media confrontations.
Samoa PM bans only daily newspaper from press briefings
Samoa's Prime Minister has suspended the Samoa Observer from press conferences, triggering widespread condemnation and raising serious press freedom concerns in the Pacific nation.
Trump's 'Quiet, Piggy' Remark to Reporter Causes Outrage
Donald Trump's derogatory 'quiet, piggy' comment to a female journalist aboard Air Force One has ignited widespread condemnation. Explore the full analysis of this incident and its implications for press freedom.
Former Gaza correspondent wins UK Young Journalist award
Malak A Tantesh, the Guardian's former Gaza correspondent, named Young Journalist of the Year at UK Media Freedom awards for her brave reporting under extreme conditions.
Daily Mail's Investigative Journalism Wins Top Honours
The Daily Mail's campaigning and investigative journalism has been honoured at the Society of Editors' Media Freedom Awards, with Sam Greenhill named Journalist of the Year. Discover the award-winning stories.
El Salvador's exiled journalists flee Bukele crackdown
Under President Nayib Bukele's regime, Salvadoran journalists face exile, threats and legal persecution in what critics call a systematic assault on press freedom.
White House Press Secretary clashes with journalist
Karine Jean-Pierre sparks controversy after cutting off journalist Abigail Jackson during White House briefing, raising concerns about press freedom and transparency.
Trump's 'Enemy of the People' Attack on Journalists
As Donald Trump secures the Republican nomination, his renewed attacks on the press raise alarming concerns about press freedom and democratic norms in Western politics.
Megyn Kelly defends Tucker Carlson in SiriusXM broadcast
Broadcaster Megyn Kelly delivers powerful support for Tucker Carlson amid media backlash, criticising establishment narratives and defending free speech principles in candid radio discussion.
Telegraph bidder reported for editorial rule breach
RedBird IMI faces investigation after reportedly failing to notify government about potential breach of editorial protection rules during Telegraph acquisition bid, raising concerns about press freedom.
Nathan Gill Challenges EU Over Ukraine Press Freedom
Reform UK's Nathan Gill delivers impassioned challenge to European Parliament over media restrictions in Ukraine, questioning Western support for governments limiting free speech.
Cuba blocks Instagram in major internet crackdown
Cuban authorities have blocked access to Instagram and multiple VPN services in a major digital crackdown, leaving citizens struggling to connect and businesses facing ruin.
Jimmy Lai sentenced to prison in Hong Kong security case
Prominent pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai begins five-year, nine-month sentence as international community condemns Hong Kong's controversial national security law.
Trump allies pressure CBS to drop TikTok in media freedom threat
As Trump allies pressure CBS to drop TikTok, experts warn of escalating attacks on press freedom and the dangerous precedent it sets for democratic institutions.
Italy's press freedom crisis under Meloni revealed
Alarming new report reveals Italy's press freedom has plummeted under Giorgia Meloni's leadership, with journalists facing unprecedented legal harassment and political pressure.
Scott Trust: Guardian's 88-Year Journalism Shield
Discover how The Scott Trust safeguards The Guardian's editorial independence and ensures its financial future without corporate or political influence.
Bezos defends Washington Post against Trump attack
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos backs Washington Post against Donald Trump's threats as the newspaper prepares legal defence following controversial ballroom remarks.
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