Amid a challenging year, Guardian readers shared their favourite feelgood moments of 2025, from a new Pope's message to a viral raccoon raising funds for charity. Discover the stories that brought joy.
New security footage shows a raccoon's chaotic break-in at a Virginia liquor store, where it smashed bottles and passed out after drinking. The animal was later released unharmed. Read the full story.
A raccoon crashed through a Virginia liquor store ceiling, smashed bottles, and was found 'very intoxicated' in the bathroom. Read the full bizarre story of this furry bandit's spree.
A raccoon smashed its way into a Virginia liquor store, destroyed stock, and passed out in the bathroom. Read the bizarre story of this furry intruder's wild night.
A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, smashing bottles and getting drunk on scotch before being found passed out. Read the hilarious story of the animal's boozy escapade.
A raccoon broke into a Virginia liquor store, smashed bottles, and drank scotch before being found passed out. The animal was safely released after sobering up. Read the full story of this unusual break-in.
A raccoon broke into a closed Virginia liquor store, drank alcohol, and passed out. The animal was safely released after sobering up. Read the full story.
A man's attempt to save an injured raccoon by driving it to a nature centre backfired when the animal bit him, leading to a positive rabies test. Learn the vital safety lessons.
New research reveals urban raccoons are self-domesticating with shorter snouts. Discover how these 'trash pandas' are evolving and what it means for their future.
An escaped raccoon was filmed roaming a garden in Gwennap, Cornwall, before being secured. This follows another exotic animal escape in the area this month. Read the full story.
An escaped raccoon was found in a Cornwall greenhouse, sparking an RSPCA response. This follows the discovery of a missing flamingo from a local park now living in France.
The US Department of Agriculture is deploying vaccine-laden baits across southeastern states in an ambitious airborne operation to curb the spread of raccoon rabies.
A remarkable story unfolds in Pembroke, Maine, where a stray cat's incredible journey of survival and unexpected friendship with a baby raccoon has captured hearts on social media and sparked a community-wide rescue mission.
Exclusive investigation reveals the alarming trend of unregulated weight-loss jabs like Retatrutide being promoted on TikTok, posing severe health risks to UK users desperate for quick fixes.
An experienced hotel cleaner reveals the one item she would never use in a guest room, exposing potential hygiene risks and sharing essential travel tips for UK tourists.
A leading nutritionist exposes the dangerous combination of seed oils, sugars, and processed ingredients in ultra-processed foods that's driving inflammation and chronic disease across the UK.
UK health officials issue urgent warning over deadly nightshade berries, mistaken for blueberries, as they ripen in autumn. Learn how to identify the poisonous plant and protect your family.
A 26-year-old British mother, Demi Agoglia, has tragically died following a Brazilian Butt Lift operation in Turkey. Her family issues a stark warning about the dangers of seeking cheap cosmetic surgery abroad.
Exclusive: Ohio university students face severe health crises after adopting extreme ketogenic diets, prompting urgent warnings from medical experts about unsupervised weight loss methods.
Shocking internal documents from Meta reveal a corporate culture prioritising profit over user safety, with VR testers reporting severe psychological harm and a 'move fast and break things' mantra applied to human wellbeing.
A Kentucky nurse's extraordinary encounter with an inebriated raccoon leads to a life-saving CPR attempt, showcasing remarkable compassion in an unusual wildlife emergency.
Leading AI researchers issue urgent warning: next-generation chatbots pose unprecedented mental health risks and could fundamentally damage human self-worth and social structures.
A hiker has died in a tragic fall on Alaska's rapidly receding Byron Glacier. The incident highlights the increasing dangers of hiking on unstable, melting glacial terrain as climate change accelerates.
A crucial chemical found in gel nail polishes has been banned in Europe over alarming links to fertility issues and health risks. Discover the horrifying truths behind your favourite beauty treatment.
Exclusive medical investigation reveals how caffeine-packed energy drinks impact your body. Discover the health risks and why experts demand government action and sales restrictions.
A 12-year-old British boy was rushed to hospital with severe chest pain and breathing difficulties after using an illegal vape. Doctors issue urgent warning on the dangers of illicit e-cigarettes to children.
The UK government is considering a nationwide ban on the sale of energy drinks to children under 16, citing serious health risks including heart problems, obesity, and behavioural issues linked to high caffeine and sugar content.
Exclusive: A UK man's shocking experience with ChatGPT's medical advice raises serious concerns about AI safety and the future of healthcare guidance. Experts warn against relying on AI for critical health decisions.
An NHS GP reveals the surprising everyday mistakes you're making, from over-cleaning ears to misusing moisturiser, and shares expert advice for truly protecting your wellbeing.
A chilling report from leading AI safety experts outlines 32 catastrophic scenarios where artificial intelligence could spiral out of human control, from engineered pandemics to total societal collapse.