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.
Ghana's new Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill faces criticism for neglecting the post-harvest sector, where women form 60% of the workforce, amid climate and aid challenges. Discover the oversight.
A new IPC report states famine's spread in Gaza has been averted, but the situation remains critical with 2,000 facing catastrophic hunger. Read the latest analysis and urgent warnings.
Palestinian families like the Halawas attempt to reconstruct homes in Gaza's rubble. A US-brokered truce offers respite, but rebuilding remains a distant hope. See their struggle.
This week's top photos capture Mexico's Guadalupe feast day pilgrims, Chile's presidential election result, and Guatemala burying attack victims. View the powerful gallery curated by AP photographer Esteban Félix.
Bangladesh's capital Dhaka faces arson and unrest as thousands protest the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Major newspaper offices were set ablaze. Read the latest.
Brazil's lower house speaker ousts two key Bolsonaro allies, including his son Eduardo, for absenteeism and a Supreme Court order. Read the full story on the latest political upheaval.
The Taliban have demolished Kabul's historic Ariana cinema, a cultural landmark since the 1960s, to build a shopping mall. Explore the story of its rise, fall, and erasure.
A new UN report details a three-day massacre by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces at the Zamzam displacement camp, killing over 1,000. Read the full investigation into the atrocities and the urgent calls for accountability.
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas traditions in Jerusalem and a poignant London art installation, explore the world through Thursday's most compelling images. See the full gallery.
Sierra Leone faces severe cuts to UK aid, losing a vital £35m grant for maternal and newborn health. Experts warn lives are at stake. Read the full investigation.
Archaeologists reveal Pompeii victims wore heavy woollen cloaks as they fled, adding weight to the theory that Mount Vesuvius erupted in October, not August, AD 79. Discover the chilling new details.
Malian refugees in Mauritania volunteer as firefighters, battling deadly desert bushfires to protect host communities and fragile ecosystems. Discover their story of resilience.
The centuries-old blood ritual of St Januarius saw the dried blood liquefy in Naples, an event believers view as a protective miracle for the city. Discover the history and science.
From a doctors' strike in London to evictions in Spain and ice festivals in China, The Guardian's picture editors capture the world's stories on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. Explore the powerful images.
Explore the bizarre regulations of Turkmenistan, from an 11pm curfew and a ban on non-white cars in Ashgabat to prohibited social media. Discover what life is like in one of the world's most secretive states.
Italian archaeologists have unearthed a vast 4,500-year-old Egyptian temple dedicated to sun god Ra, featuring a roof for astronomical observation. Explore the stunning find.
Deep cuts to US foreign aid have created a vacuum, allowing ultra-conservative groups to reshape global health policy with potentially deadly consequences for women and girls. Explore the new landscape.