Morrisons has launched special 'Talking Tills' across all UK stores from December 4-7, partnering with the 1 Million Minutes campaign to help tackle loneliness. Discover how a simple chat can make a difference.
The Guardian unveils 'Building Power', a major new editorial initiative to deepen coverage of progressive movements and systemic change. Discover how it will reshape reporting.
A retired chartered architect warns against repeating PFI schemes for NHS hospitals, citing serious design flaws, high finance costs, and the risk of buildings being returned in a depleted state.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
The NHS's new five-minute lifestyle quiz faces voter criticism for poor timing as it launches days before Rachel Reeves' budget. Critics call it tone-deaf amid financial concerns.
Tributes pour in for Simon Rietbergen, the forestry expert behind the UN's Great Green Wall Initiative, who dedicated his life to protecting Africa's forests. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Discover how Initiative, a groundbreaking five-hour play about Dungeons & Dragons, creates profound audience commitment through immersive storytelling at New York's Public Theatre.
Explore the story of Forest City, a £80 billion Malaysian development built for 700,000 that now stands nearly empty. Discover why this ambitious project became a 'ghost town'.
Medford residents revolt as city officials plan bi-weekly trash pickups to meet zero-waste goals. The controversial scheme aims to save $1 million annually but faces backlash over rodent fears and overflowing bins.
President Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis has made thousands of arrests, overwhelming local courts and overcrowded jails. Officials warn the strain could last for years.
Labour MPs are urging the Chancellor to abandon private finance plans for NHS buildings, warning it could cripple patient care. Discover the funding alternatives.
Australia and Turkey announce groundbreaking climate partnership positioning Chris Bowen to lead world's most complex negotiations at COP31. A pivotal moment for global climate action.
COP30 climate summit in Brazil secures a tentative agreement, overcoming EU concerns. The deal includes tripling climate finance and new roadmaps for fossil fuels and forests. Read the full breakthrough.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces rebellion from 40 Labour MPs demanding she abandon PFI-style funding for NHS infrastructure, warning it offers 'no value for money' and creates crippling debt.
First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Camp Lejeune, where a technical issue briefly interrupted Trump's speech. Read more about their engagement with military families.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to attend the 2024 Royal Variety Performance in a rare joint black-tie engagement. Discover the star-studded lineup and the vital charity work the event supports.
A TikTok video reveals chilling secrets of Interstate 40, where hundreds remain missing amid FBI's highway serial killings investigation. Discover the truth.
Protesters flooded the streets of Belem, Brazil, for the largest day of action during UN climate talks, demanding urgent action from world leaders on fossil fuels and environmental justice.
Approximately 100 protesters have blocked an entrance to the COP30 UN climate conference in Brazil. Discover how the peaceful demonstration impacted the event.
Climate activists blockade COP30 summit in dramatic protest, demanding immediate action on emissions. Police make multiple arrests as tensions escalate.
First Lady Melania Trump signs a historic executive order on foster care support, marking an unprecedented moment for a presidential spouse. Discover the details of this ceremonial act.
As COP30 climate talks proceed without US participation, delegates fear Trump's potential interference. Discover how the former president's shadow affects global climate negotiations.
Prime Minister James Marape launches blistering critique of UN climate conferences, arguing they've become ineffective talking shops that ignore the urgent needs of developing nations facing existential threats.
As world leaders gather for the critical COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, discover the key nations and blocs shaping our planet's future. From climate laggards to green pioneers, we break down what each major player really wants from these high-stakes negot
New climate data reveals our planet has experienced its warmest year-long period on record, pushing past critical temperature boundaries and signalling urgent climate action is needed.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivers impassioned warning at COP30 summit, declaring the world's failure to meet critical climate targets a profound moral failure that threatens humanity's future.
Beijing signals major climate policy shift as President Xi Jinping advocates for developing nations' interests in UN address, positioning China as environmental champion ahead of crucial Brazil summit.
A devastating UN report reveals Earth has experienced its three hottest consecutive years, pushing crucial natural systems toward irreversible tipping points with catastrophic consequences.
New data reveals 2025 was Earth's second warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring dangerously close to critical thresholds. Experts warn of accelerating climate impacts.
As world leaders gather in Brazil for critical climate talks, new analysis reveals a potential pathway to revive the fading Paris Agreement target. Discover why experts say this summit could mark a turning point in the global fight against climate change.