Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes a four-hour double hernia operation in Brasília. The imprisoned ex-leader was granted temporary release from his 27-year sentence for the procedure.
In his inaugural Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the dire plight of Palestinians in Gaza and called for genuine global dialogue to achieve peace. Read his powerful message.
Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural Midnight Mass at St Peter's Basilica, while Bethlehem's Manger Square saw a resurgence of festive spirit with 6,000 attendees. Read the full story.
From a Ukrainian medic to a Kenyan climate activist, meet six extraordinary individuals driving change in their communities. Discover their powerful stories of resilience and hope.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his inaugural Christmas mass, addressing thousands in Rome and calling for peace. Read the full story of his poignant homily and the global message.
In his first Christmas message, Pope Leo urges a global embrace of kindness towards strangers and the marginalised. Read his powerful call for compassion in a divided world.
Explore the powerful daily images from AP photojournalists capturing global events, from Gaza's conflict to Ukraine's war and a royal funeral in Dubai. Witness the world's stories through a lens.
From charity swims in Northern Ireland to protests in Gaza, see how the world marked Christmas Eve 2025. Explore the day's most powerful images and stories.
Amid Sudan's catastrophic war, a grassroots network of 26,000 volunteers is secretly delivering life-saving aid to millions. They face torture and death from both sides, yet their numbers grow daily. Read their extraordinary story.
As Gaza's tiny Catholic community gathers for Christmas, Father Carlos Ferrero reveals their struggle for faith and survival amidst ongoing conflict, nightly papal calls, and a fragile ceasefire. Discover their story of resilience.
A two-year-old child was among five killed when a Mexican Navy medical flight crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Two survivors were rescued, one person remains missing. Read the latest.
From festive displays in Durham to floods in France and global protests, see the powerful images that defined Tuesday, 23rd December 2025. Explore the full gallery now.
From mountain summits to mines, Bolivian Indigenous women reclaim the pollera skirt as a symbol of strength and identity. Discover their story of pride and political uncertainty.
Riders from across Afghanistan competed in the annual buzkashi final near Kabul. The traditional equestrian sport, using a fake goat carcass, was attended by spectators and Taliban authorities.
Gaza's small Christian community celebrates Christmas under a fragile truce, clinging to faith amidst war's devastation and displacement. Discover their stories of resilience.
British adult content creator Bonnie Blue, real name Tia Billinger, has been deported from Bali and barred from Indonesia for a decade. Authorities cited visa violations and cultural sensitivities. Read the full story.
Saudi Arabia has discreetly widened access to its single alcohol outlet, now allowing wealthy foreign residents to buy, leading to long queues and premium prices. Discover the latest step in the kingdom's liberalisation drive.
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active US National Park Service ranger, has died at 104. Her life of activism and storytelling at Rosie the Riveter park leaves a profound legacy. Read her remarkable story.
From festive Johannesburg to youth protests in Nepal and a Russian general's assassination, The Guardian's picture editors curate Monday's most compelling global images. Explore the stories behind the lens.
Pope Leo XIV signals commitment to a more inclusive Church, honouring Francis's vision in his Christmas speech to Vatican cardinals. Read the full analysis.
Pope Leo XIV used his Christmas address to urge Vatican cardinals to abandon power struggles and build genuine friendship. Read his gentle critique of Curia culture.
Guardian correspondents reveal the sounds and scenes that defined 2025, from a Damascus cafe to a Florida detention centre. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast.
A further 21 schoolchildren have been rescued in Nigeria, days after a mass abduction. Read the latest on the ongoing crisis and the government's response.
As 2025 ends, we examine which of Baba Vanga's prophecies came true, from natural disasters to AI, and which fell short. Discover the mystic's track record.
Saudi Arabia has quietly allowed non-Muslim Premium Residency holders to buy alcohol from its sole store in Riyadh, marking a cautious step in the kingdom's liberalisation drive. Discover the details.
Pope Leo XIV has summoned cardinals to Rome for a two-day meeting in January, marking the unofficial start of his own pontificate. Discover the agenda and significance.
Dozens of Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school used as shelter. Hospital officials report heavy casualties, including women and children. Read the latest on the conflict.
Pope Leo XIV summons cardinals for a two-day assembly in January to help govern the Church, marking a new phase in his pontificate. Discover the details and significance.
The UN states famine has lifted in Gaza due to increased aid, yet 1.6 million face severe hunger. Winter floods and a fragile ceasefire exacerbate the dire humanitarian emergency. Read the latest.
The Guardian's picture editors curate Friday's most compelling global images, from festive celebrations in India to high-stakes diplomacy in Poland and the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Explore the visual stories shaping our world.