As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
The Guardian launches its 2025 charity appeal, supporting five grassroots charities fighting social division and hate. Your donation can build community resilience.
Shocking analysis shows hundreds of thousands of children aged 3-5 are on social media. Experts warn of adult-targeted algorithms and call for urgent action to protect young minds.
North-west Georgia prepares for political transition as firebrand congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announces resignation. Local voters voice economic concerns over culture wars.
New research reveals excessive social media use is often a habit, not an addiction. Discover the real impact on mental health and why so many feel hooked. Read the full story.
New research finds excessive social media use is often a conditioned habit rather than a true addiction. Discover how this changes responsibility and what it means for UK teens.
An Australian lottery player has won the $5 million Powerball jackpot for the second consecutive week. Discover the winning numbers and the incredible story.
Devin Haney outboxed Brian Norman Jr to claim the WBO welterweight title in Riyadh. The American becomes a three-division world champion in a dominant performance. Read the full fight analysis.
Arman Tsarukyan submits Dan Hooker and Ian Machado Garry outpoints Belal Muhammad at UFC's debut event in Qatar. Both fighters stake their claim for championship bouts. Read the full fight analysis.
The NCAA has overturned its ban on college athletes betting on professional sports following an NBA mafia-linked gambling scandal. Discover how Division-I schools voted.
One lucky Powerball player has scooped the entire Division One prize, worth over $5 million. This marks the second consecutive week a single ticket has won the jackpot. Discover the winning numbers.
WH Smith's CEO steps down immediately after a £50m accounting error in its North American division slashes profits and wipes nearly £600m from market value. Discover the full story behind the retail giant's crisis.
Comedian Bill Maher pauses his stand-up career, citing the hostile US political climate and safety concerns post-election. Discover his full reasoning and industry reflections.
Islam Makhachev defeats Jack Della Maddalena to claim the welterweight title and become a two-division UFC champion. Read the full fight recap and results from UFC 322.
In a shocking UFC 322 upset, Carlos Prates scores a brutal second-round knockout against Leon Edwards. What's next for the welterweight division? Read more.
Exclusive: US military planning reveals divided Gaza with 'green zone' secured by international troops while Palestinians remain in devastated 'red zone'. Read the full investigation.
Comedian Rob Schneider reveals how he defused a political confrontation with Robert De Niro through love, urging conservatives to combat cancel culture with compassion.
Groundbreaking research from the National Centre for Social Research shows Britain remains united on core values despite political turmoil, with surprising consensus emerging across traditional divides.
Exclusive survey shows plummeting national pride and deepening social divisions as Keir Starmer's government faces growing public discontent over Britain's direction.
The View co-host Sunny Hostin and Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene engage in heated exchange about America's political polarization in must-watch television confrontation.
Discover the counterintuitive approach to forming meaningful friendships in today's fast-paced world. Learn why putting out strong vibes then stepping back might be the key to lasting connections.
Exclusive analysis reveals how Connecticut's political landscape mirrors America's deepening divisions, with lawmakers struggling to find common ground on critical policy issues.
Our journalist visits a Pennsylvania street where neighbours are literally divided by politics - and discovers what happens when next-door neighbours become political opponents.
Conservative and liberal figures spark outrage with controversial posts following former Vice President Dick Cheney's passing, exposing deep political divisions in American discourse.
An Australian influencer family has relocated to the UK to circumvent Australia's proposed social media ban for children under 16, sparking debate about digital parenting and regulation.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Labour's 'two-tier' Surrey strategy highlights dramatic wealth inequality between affluent towns and struggling communities in England's richest county.
The Australian government is debating a controversial proposal to ban social media access for children under 16, sparking intense debate about online safety versus digital rights.
A former rugby clubhouse in Greater Manchester has been officially converted into a mosque despite significant local opposition and concerns about parking and traffic in the residential area.
Australia's Liberal Party remains deeply divided over climate policy as Deputy Leader Sussan Ley faces ongoing internal resistance to the government's net zero emissions target, exposing significant fractures within the opposition.
Conservative commentator Candace Owens has officially departed Turning Point USA following reported tensions with founder Charlie Kirk over her increasingly critical stance towards Donald Trump.