Best Culture of 2025: Guardian Critics' Picks
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
Discover the Guardian's definitive guide to the best music, film and television of 2025, as chosen by top critics. Listen to the full Today in Focus podcast episode for all the highlights.
A detailed fact-check of Donald Trump's recent televised address, examining 50 statements on the economy, immigration, and policy. Discover the verified data behind the claims.
After winning the Masters to complete his career Grand Slam and leading Europe to Ryder Cup glory, Rory McIlroy is the overwhelming favourite for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Vote now!
Podcaster Joe Rogan reveals Donald Trump's unusual texting style, using iMessage effects for emphasis, as their political alliance shows signs of strain. Discover the details.
US immigration agents detained 50 people in New Orleans, sparking protests and legal challenges. Learn the details and community impact.
Discover the best books of 2025, from Booker Prize winners to captivating memoirs. Our critic picks 15 essential reads to end your year. Start your reading list now!
UK asylum claims hit a record 110,051 in the year to September 2025, while the decision backlog fell by over a third. Discover the government's new reforms and system pressures.
New data reveals UK net migration dropped to 204,000, but asylum claims hit a record high. Discover the key figures and government response. Read the full analysis.
Donald Trump's immigration hardliner Stephen Miller reveals his thankful list on Fox News, making disputed claims about inflation and migration while avoiding kitchen duties. Read the full analysis.
Canadian border officials reveal asylum seekers enter with minimal checks due to staffing shortages. Union president warns of security risks as claimants use mobile app system.
Chicago faces lawsuits and anxiety following a major Trump administration immigration operation. Read the latest on the investigations and community impact.
Federal immigration agents detain over 200 people in Raleigh, North Carolina, in one of the largest ICE operations this year. Learn about the community impact and legal response.
OpenAI confronts unprecedented legal battles as claimants allege ChatGPT caused severe mental health crises, destroyed careers, and spread dangerous misinformation in landmark cases.
A Chicago daycare worker was forcibly detained by ICE agents while dropping children at school, sparking outrage and raising concerns about immigration enforcement tactics in sensitive locations.
Shocking new figures reveal Britain has recorded Europe's largest increase in asylum applications, with claims soaring to 108,000 this year - an 84,000 surge from previous levels, creating unprecedented pressure on the UK's immigration system.
Get an exclusive first look at the John Lewis Christmas 2025 advert strategy. Discover what magical themes and emotional storytelling the retail giant is planning for next year's highly anticipated festive campaign.
Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Exclusive details emerge of a terrifying Halloween night raid where ICE agents stormed a residential property, dragging homeowners from their beds in a dramatic immigration enforcement operation that has left the community in shock.
Britain's immigration courts face collapse as asylum appeals surge to unprecedented levels, creating dangerous backlogs and raising serious concerns about public safety.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Trump's proposed immigration crackdown would target foreign-born athletes, honour students and high-achieving graduates for deportation from the US.
Governor JB Pritzker orders temporary suspension of ICE enforcement activities in Chicago to ensure safe trick-or-treating amid community concerns
Exclusive investigation reveals ICE operates covert detention facilities across the US, holding migrants in unmarked buildings without proper oversight or legal access.
In an extraordinary legal battle spanning more than a quarter-century, an Albanian asylum seeker who arrived as a child has finally secured his right to stay in the UK, marking a landmark immigration case.
Exclusive report reveals how Virginia immigration raids signal new enforcement strategy with nationwide implications for immigrant communities.
Discover the little-known banking regulation that allows UK consumers to claim hundreds of pounds in compensation for unfair charges and poor service from their banks.
Illinois launches groundbreaking programme allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain special licence plates while establishing a hotline to report federal immigration enforcement, sparking national debate over states' rights and immigration policy.
The Conservative government's proposed mass expulsion scheme represents a dangerous departure from Britain's humanitarian values and legal principles, threatening chaos and human suffering.
Senior Democratic lawmakers are intensifying calls for the immediate release of Mohammed Ibrahim, a Sudanese asylum seeker detained for over two years amid claims of torture in his home country.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers conducted a contentious operation on Manhattan's historic Canal Street, drawing criticism from local leaders and community advocates.
Your complete guide to the 2025 daylight saving time change in the UK - including exact dates, why we change our clocks, and the ongoing debate about scrapping the practice.