From a sauna in Bonn to a wave pool in Melbourne, shared aquatic spaces offer more than fitness—they provide calm, connection, and joy. Discover why these cultural refuges are essential for modern wellbeing.
Author Sophie Lee shares her harrowing escape from a coercive ex who stalked her and broke into her home. A decade after coercive control became a crime, experts urge more action. #DomesticAbuse
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
The only surviving rhesus macaque from a biomedical transport crash in Mississippi has been given a permanent home at a New Jersey animal sanctuary. Discover Forrest's journey to safety.
Forrest, a rhesus macaque who escaped a Mississippi highway crash, is now settled at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge. Discover his journey and how to support his care.
Labour MP Jess Asato drafted to overhaul NHS response to violence against women and girls, as concerns mount over government's ability to halve VAWG. Read the full story.
A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.
Former President Donald Trump's proposal to construct a road through Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge sparks environmental concerns and legal battles over protected wilderness areas.
Former President Donald Trump pushes controversial plan to construct road through Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, reigniting conservation battle and drawing criticism from environmental groups.
In a controversial last-minute push, the Trump administration is accelerating oil and gas leasing in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, sparking environmental outrage and legal challenges.
A self-styled Scottish aristocrat extends extraordinary invitation to embattled Duke of York, proposing Carbisdale Castle as royal sanctuary while he remains stripped of military titles and patronages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A group of Palestinian students, evacuated from the conflict in Gaza, have arrived safely in the UK to continue their studies under a government-supported scheme, finding refuge and academic opportunity.
Exclusive: Afghanistan's Health Minister, Qalandar Ebad, has fled the country after the Taliban rejected his resignation, seeking refuge in the UK and exposing the ongoing turmoil within the regime.
Ministers are backing a groundbreaking national scheme to provide domestic abuse survivors with covert 'second phones' pre-loaded with emergency support, aiming to protect them from tech-savvy abusers.
Renowned relationship expert and TV personality Paul C Brunson returns to the US after 15 years in Britain, delivering a brutally honest and surprising assessment of modern American society, culture, and values that will leave you questioning everything.
An investigation uncovers the bizarre fate of Donald Trump's border wall prototypes, left to rot in a Californian wildlife refuge at a cost of millions to taxpayers.
Raynor Winn, bestselling author of 'The Salt Path', and her husband Moth have finally found stability after years of hardship, purchasing a Cornish estate that once served as their sanctuary.
Celebrated writers Zadie Smith, Michael Rosen, Irvine Welsh, and Jeanette Winterson have signed an open letter urging a cultural boycott of Israel, citing human rights concerns.
A small Spanish town has sparked controversy by banning Muslim religious festivals, claiming they are 'alien' to local identity. The decision has ignited debates on multiculturalism and religious freedom.
The Melbourne Storm has sparked debate by cancelling a Welcome to Country ceremony by Indigenous elder Aunty Joy Murphy, raising questions about cultural recognition in the NRL.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 National Indigenous Fashion Awards (NIFA), highlighting Australia’s rich cultural heritage and innovative design.
Vietnamese-Australian teenager Jayden Nguyen breaks barriers as he becomes the first player of Vietnamese heritage to debut for Essendon in the AFL, marking a milestone for cultural diversity in Australian rules football.
A surprising study reveals Australians prioritise beauty over intelligence compared to Americans. Discover the cultural differences shaping these perceptions.
As societal values evolve, the British Museum's continued display of human remains sparks debate. Is it time for change?