Photos of the Day: A World in Focus
The Guardian's picture editors curate striking global images for Tuesday, 2 December 2025, capturing protest, climate, and conflict. Explore the visual stories shaping our world.
Category : Global
UK Teen Missing in Romania Near Dracula's Castle
Search continues for George Smyth, 18, missing in Transylvania's mountains since 23 November. Rescue efforts hampered by heavy snow. Read the latest.
Original St. Nicholas tomb discovered by archaeologists
Archaeologists in Turkey have located the original burial site of St. Nicholas, the real-life Father Christmas, before his remains were stolen and moved to Italy in 1087. Discover the full story.
Scam Centres Double on Thai-Myanmar Border Since 2021
Exclusive satellite analysis shows a surge in scam compounds in Myanmar, part of a global fraud industry linked to human trafficking. Discover the UN's alarming findings.
Japanese PM's 'Work, Work, Work' wins Catchphrase of the Year
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's relentless slogan 'Work, Work, Work' has been crowned 2025's most popular catchphrase, reflecting a national drive for economic revival. Discover the story behind the phrase.
Donald Trump's MRI Scan Results Revealed by White House
The White House has issued a significant health update, disclosing the results of former President Donald Trump's recent MRI scan. Follow for the latest breaking news.
Rohingya malnutrition surges 11% amid drastic aid cuts
Severe malnutrition admissions jump in Cox's Bazar as a 63% funding deficit cripples the world's largest refugee camp. New arrivals denied shelter and food. Read the full report.
This Week in History: Cold War Ends, Seattle Siege
Explore pivotal moments from 1-7 December: The Cold War's end, the Seattle WTO siege, and major courtroom verdicts. Discover the stories that shaped our world.
HIV Aid Cuts Could Cause 3.3 Million Extra Infections
Devastating cuts to international health funding are shaking HIV care to its core, with reports warning of millions of new infections. Read the full analysis of the crisis in sub-Saharan Africa.
Man graduates after escaping cannibal tribe death sentence
Wawa Chombonggai graduates from university two decades after being marked for death by his cannibal tribe in West Papua. Read his incredible survival story.
New Guardian series explores Indigenous language revival
The Guardian's award-winning Indigenous affairs team launches 'Speaking to Country', a four-part multimedia series examining how Indigenous communities are revitalising endangered languages across Australia.
Australia's Indigenous Languages Fight for Survival
Discover how Australian communities are working to revive Indigenous languages from the brink of extinction, a legacy of colonial policies. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Hong Kong fire survivor's harrowing UK phone call ordeal
William Li describes speaking to his mother in the UK while trapped in Hong Kong's deadly tower block fire that killed 128. Read his incredible survival story and emotional family reunion.
Sudan's cultural heritage faces unprecedented threat amid war
Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo battles time to document Sudan's heritage as war destroys museums and ancient artefacts. Discover how you can support preservation efforts.
Sudan's heritage at risk as archaeologist races to save it
Sudanese archaeologist Shadia Abdrabo is in a desperate race to create an online database of Sudan's cultural heritage before the ongoing war erases it completely. Discover how you can help preserve ancient history.
Nigeria: Parents plead for rescue of abducted children
Hundreds of parents in Nigeria plead for government action after gunmen abduct over 300 from a Catholic school. Read the latest on this developing crisis.
Sudan: Hundreds of children separated from families
Over 350 children arrived alone at a Sudanese refugee camp after fleeing violence in el-Fasher. Many are malnourished and traumatised. Urgent aid is needed now.
Somalia's Healthcare Crisis Worsens After US Aid Cuts
Exclusive report reveals how Trump administration aid cuts have devastated Somalia's fragile healthcare system, leaving thousands without medical care. Discover the human impact.
Hong Kong fire kills 55 in deadliest blaze for decades
Breaking: Devastating Hong Kong residential fire claims 55 lives with 300 missing. BBC Breakfast reports on territory's worst blaze in over 50 years as arrests are made.
Guinea-Bissau military takes control amid election chaos
Military officers seize power in Guinea-Bissau, closing borders and dissolving institutions following contested election results. International community condemns coup.
Parents in dark over 300 abducted Nigerian children
Parents of over 300 children abducted from a Nigerian school say the government has left them uninformed, with one parent dying from the stress. Read the full report.
Pope's Thanksgiving Message & Vatican Polygamy Decree
Pope Leo XIV calls Thanksgiving a 'beautiful feast' while the Vatican issues a new decree reinforcing its stance against polygamy. Read the latest Vatican news.
Jakarta: World's Largest City Faces Major Challenges
Jakarta is now the world's largest city with 42 million people, but faces severe floods, pollution, and traffic. Discover the story behind the 'Big Durian' and its future.
Trump denies Obamacare subsidy push as premiums set to soar
Donald Trump refutes reports he backed a two-year ACA subsidy extension, labelling Obamacare a 'disaster'. With 24 million Americans facing doubled premiums, read the latest on the healthcare crisis.
Mahmood Mamdani's Revisionist View of Idi Amin
Columbia professor Mahmood Mamdani offers a radical reinterpretation of Idi Amin's regime in 'Slow Poison', challenging conventional narratives about Uganda's violent history and its lasting impact.
Culture Shock: US Woman on Why Aussie Men Don't Approach
An American woman reveals the stark dating culture differences between US and Australian nightlife. Discover why Aussie men stay back and the cost of living impact.
24 Nigerian Schoolgirls Rescued After Abduction
All 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from a Nigerian secondary school have been rescued, President Tinubu confirms. Read the full story of their ordeal and the ongoing security crisis.
Pope Calls Thanksgiving a 'Beautiful Feast' Uniting All
Pope Leo XIV describes Thanksgiving as a 'beautiful feast' that unites believers and non-believers. Read his message of gratitude ahead of the US holiday.
24 Nigerian Schoolgirls Freed After Kidnapping
Twenty-four schoolgirls abducted from a Nigerian boarding school have been released. President Tinubu calls for increased security to combat the kidnapping crisis. Read the latest.
24 Abducted Nigerian Schoolgirls Successfully Rescued
All 24 schoolgirls abducted from a school in Kebbi, Nigeria, have been rescued, President Tinubu confirms. Read the latest on Nigeria's kidnapping crisis and the ongoing security challenges.
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