A devastating overnight fire has destroyed Rio de Janeiro's Cultural Centre Mental Health museum, claiming multiple lives and incinerating priceless historical collections in Brazil's latest cultural tragedy.
Shocking discovery of Nazi symbol painted on Republican headquarters sparks federal probe and political outrage in Columbia, Tennessee.
Brassic star Michelle Keegan reveals her fury after cruel vandals keyed her entire car while parked, leaving the actress 'screaming inside' at the mindless destruction.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro delivers impassioned address condemning antisemitic graffiti at state capitol, calling for unity and reaffirming Jewish community's right to safety amid Gaza conflict tensions.
Shocking moment environmental protesters hurl red paint over historic artwork in Spanish capital, demanding 'decolonisation' of cultural institutions.
A bitter neighbour dispute in Surrey's exclusive Claygate area has escalated into a criminal investigation after a businessman allegedly destroyed a heritage-style lamppost in what victims describe as a 'spiteful' act of vandalism.
An explosive Guardian investigation reveals how Israeli forces systematically looted thousands of Palestinian books and manuscripts from Gaza, raising urgent questions about cultural destruction in conflict zones.
A feminist conference in Brighton descended into chaos as transgender activists vandalised the venue and assaulted attendees in a shocking display of violence that has sparked national outrage.
Nobel Prize-nominated author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o discusses how rejecting colonial languages became an act of cultural survival and political defiance in this compelling Guardian podcast analysis.
Exclusive: A man wreaks havoc at upscale Farrow & Ball paint shop in Hove, smashing windows and covering the interior in expensive paint during a destructive spree that left staff and customers horrified.
Two Australian social media stars face international backlash after filming themselves damaging 13th-century Duntulm Castle on the Isle of Skye, prompting calls for prosecution from heritage authorities.
Dramatic video captures the moment pro-Palestinian protesters stormed a London technology company, smashing computers and equipment in a targeted attack over alleged Israeli contracts.
A devastating act of vandalism has left Sydney's iconic Cronulla beachfront scarred after multiple mature trees were deliberately poisoned, sparking outrage and a council investigation.
The Auckland residence of New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has been targeted by vandals in what police are treating as a politically motivated attack, raising security concerns for senior government officials.
Sussex Police launch investigation after emergency vehicles were deliberately damaged at Peacehaven fire station, causing significant operational disruption.
Dylan Adams, a Minnesota government worker, faces charges after being caught on camera vandalising multiple Tesla vehicles while employed by public sector.
Police are hunting suspects after the Peacehaven Green Party headquarters was extensively damaged in a targeted attack, with windows smashed and offensive graffiti sprayed across the building.
Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones faces scrutiny after his 2005 arrest for spray-painting a Confederate monument emerges, raising questions about political transparency and racial justice advocacy.
A Texas church has been defaced with anti-Israel graffiti, sparking an FBI hate crime investigation. The vandalism comes amid rising tensions in the US over the Middle East conflict.
Greater Manchester Police have launched a major investigation after a Manchester synagogue was targeted in a disturbing vandalism attack, with community leaders expressing shock and outrage.
Two men have been charged after a Manchester synagogue was vandalised with offensive graffiti in what police are treating as a religious hate crime incident.
Federal authorities deliver crushing blow to Antifa network in Portland as multiple activists face serious charges for coordinated attacks on ICE facilities and city infrastructure.
Disturbing footage captures the moment a masked gang attacked a Manchester synagogue, smashing windows and spraying antisemitic graffiti in what police are treating as a hate crime.
A Manchester synagogue faces extensive damage after being targeted by vandals in what community leaders are calling a 'despicable' hate crime incident in Heaton Park.
An American expat shares four unexpected cultural differences between US and UK life, from healthcare surprises to social etiquette quirks that every visitor should know.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's Commonwealth vehicle was vandalised with red paint in a shocking act of political protest outside his Canberra residence, sparking condemnation across party lines.
British swimming champion Adam Peaty is targeted in a mindless act of vandalism as a St George's flag is plastered across his property, prompting a police investigation.
Officers are hunting a suspect after the flag on a popular goose statue in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, was damaged, sparking local outrage and a formal police probe.
A US woman faces charges after allegedly defacing a memorial for a teenager killed in a political dispute, igniting a fierce debate and a controversial fundraising campaign.