Best Culture of 2025: Guardian Critics' Picks
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Temperatures in Yakutsk, Siberia, have plummeted to -45°C, forcing school closures. A local reveals the extreme survival tactics needed in the planet's coldest city. Discover how they cope.
Discover the top-rated tequila and mezcal brands available in the UK, as tested by experts. Find your perfect agave spirit for sipping or cocktails. Explore the results now.
Kaylee Goncalves's parents file lawsuit against Washington State University seeking accountability for Bryan Kohberger's concerning behaviour before quadruple murders. Read the full story.
Criminology students at the University of Texas Arlington helped police solve a 1991 murder, leading to an arrest. Discover how this cold case partnership brought justice.
A 1991 cold case murder of an adult entertainer in Texas is solved after criminology students from the University of Texas re-examined the evidence, leading to an arrest.
TV personality and mother-of-four Bec Judd reveals her unconventional perspective on what true intelligence means, challenging traditional academic measures in a refreshingly honest discussion.
A criminology lecturer faces investigation after telling a rape survivor her assault was merely 'a drunken night that ended in sex', prompting outrage from students and survivors' groups.
A spectacular UK hotel has been named the world's best, with four British properties making the prestigious top 50 global ranking in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2024.
Discover which airport has claimed the top global spot and which airline is soaring above the competition in the prestigious 2024 travel awards that are reshaping luxury aviation.
New research challenges the 'rip-off' narrative around university education, revealing how degrees that develop critical thinking skills provide lifelong value beyond mere job preparation.
Minister Kemi Badenoch launches scathing attack on 'rip-off' university degrees as government cracks down on courses deemed poor value for money and damaging to social mobility.
A tiny Melbourne bar with just 18 seats has beaten elite competitors to be named the best in Australasia and 19th globally in prestigious World's 50 Best Bars list.
London's Connaught Bar and Nottingham's Hjem secure coveted spots in The World's 50 Best Bars 2024, proving British cocktail culture remains globally dominant with their innovative mixology and exceptional experiences.
A humble Leeds deli has beaten fine-dining establishments to be named the UK's Best Restaurant in the Uber Eats Awards, thanks to its legendary, overstuffed sandwiches featuring salt beef, prosciutto, and goats' cheese.
A modest New York burger joint has stunned the culinary world by beating fierce competition to win the prestigious 'America's Best Burger' award. Discover the secret behind their winning creation.
Forget Paris and Rome. A stunning but often-overlooked European city has beaten global favourites to be named one of the planet's top places to live, offering an unbeatable blend of culture, affordability, and quality of life.
A small, underrated theme park in the UK has been shockingly crowned the nation's best for 2024, beating giants like Alton Towers and Legoland. Discover the charming secret that has won the hearts of families and thrill-seekers alike.
Ministers order UK universities to cease offering 'low-quality' courses with poor graduate outcomes, threatening fines for institutions that fail to comply with new value for money standards.
Discover why the Cotswolds has been voted the best place to live in the UK for 2024. From its picture-perfect villages and stunning landscapes to its thriving community spirit and excellent quality of life, we explore what makes this region so special.
Discover the top 'dumbphones' of 2024 for escaping screen addiction. Our expert review covers the best basic mobiles for calls, texts, and digital wellbeing without the smartphone chaos.
Discover the best shapewear and body shapers of the year. Our expert review reveals top picks for instant smoothing, comfortable sculpting, and ultimate confidence for any outfit.
The Guardian's 2025 league table uncovers the best UK universities for Film Production and Photography. Discover which institutions are leading the creative arts education and shaping the next generation of filmmakers and visual artists.
The Complete University Guide 2025 unveils the UK's best fashion and textiles degrees. Discover which institutions are leading the style revolution and shaping the future of the industry.
The Guardian's exclusive 2025 league table ranks the UK's best universities for Fine Art. Discover which institutions lead in creativity, teaching excellence, and graduate prospects in our comprehensive analysis.
The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for journalism degrees. Discover which institutions lead the pack for teaching, facilities, and graduate prospects in this dynamic field.
Exclusive 2025 league table ranks UK's best forensic science degrees. Discover which universities lead in crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, and graduate prospects.
The Guardian's 2025 engineering rankings are out! Discover which UK universities lead in general engineering, with Cambridge retaining the crown and surprising climbs shaking up the league table.