Freezing Rain Floods Gaza Camps, Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
Heavy rain floods makeshift camps in Gaza, with hypothermia deaths reported. Aid deliveries fall short as displaced families describe tents destroyed and belongings soaked.
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2025's Most Butchered Words: Agyemang, Louvre & More
A new study reveals the most mispronounced words of 2025, featuring football star Michelle Agyemang, the Louvre museum, and viral trends. Discover how to say them correctly.
Top 5 positive news stories from a turbulent 2025
Amid a year of conflict and political drama, we highlight five uplifting headlines from 2025, including Pope Francis's mobile clinic and the Lionesses' Euros win. Read for a dose of positivity.
Millions Face Hunger in Afghanistan After International Aid Cuts
Severe cuts to international humanitarian aid have plunged Afghanistan into a devastating winter crisis, with over 17 million facing acute hunger. Read how aid reductions and refugee returns are creating a perfect storm of suffering.
World in 20 Pictures: A Week of Conflict and Solstice
From Christmas in Kyiv to destruction in the West Bank and the winter solstice at Stonehenge, explore the past week through 20 powerful images from global photojournalists.
AP's Top Photos: Christmas in Venezuela & Bolivian Tradition
Explore AP's powerful photo gallery from Latin America & the Caribbean, featuring Venezuelan migrants celebrating Christmas at home and a climber scaling a glacier in traditional pollera dress.
Mukherjee wins 2025 Rupert Cornwell Prize for journalism
Freelance journalist Trisha Mukherjee is named winner of the 2025 Rupert Cornwell Prize. Her proposed series on the US-Mexico border secured the £5,000 award for emerging talent. Read more.
Bolsonaro has double hernia surgery while imprisoned
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro undergoes a four-hour double hernia operation in Brasília. The imprisoned ex-leader was granted temporary release from his 27-year sentence for the procedure.
Pope's Christmas Mass Addresses Gaza Crisis
In his inaugural Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the dire plight of Palestinians in Gaza and called for genuine global dialogue to achieve peace. Read his powerful message.
Pope Leo XIV leads first Christmas mass for thousands
Pope Leo XIV presided over his inaugural Midnight Mass at St Peter's Basilica, while Bethlehem's Manger Square saw a resurgence of festive spirit with 6,000 attendees. Read the full story.
Six Inspiring Global Changemakers of 2025
From a Ukrainian medic to a Kenyan climate activist, meet six extraordinary individuals driving change in their communities. Discover their powerful stories of resilience and hope.
Pope Leo XIV leads first Christmas mass at St Peter's
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his inaugural Christmas mass, addressing thousands in Rome and calling for peace. Read the full story of his poignant homily and the global message.
Pope's Christmas plea: Show kindness to strangers and poor
In his first Christmas message, Pope Leo urges a global embrace of kindness towards strangers and the marginalised. Read his powerful call for compassion in a divided world.
AP's Daily Photo Highlights: Global Conflict and Resilience
Explore the powerful daily images from AP photojournalists capturing global events, from Gaza's conflict to Ukraine's war and a royal funeral in Dubai. Witness the world's stories through a lens.
Global Christmas Eve 2025: Swims, Markets, and Protests
From charity swims in Northern Ireland to protests in Gaza, see how the world marked Christmas Eve 2025. Explore the day's most powerful images and stories.
Sudanese volunteers risk death to deliver aid in war zone
Amid Sudan's catastrophic war, a grassroots network of 26,000 volunteers is secretly delivering life-saving aid to millions. They face torture and death from both sides, yet their numbers grow daily. Read their extraordinary story.
Gaza's Only Catholic Church Celebrates Christmas in War
As Gaza's tiny Catholic community gathers for Christmas, Father Carlos Ferrero reveals their struggle for faith and survival amidst ongoing conflict, nightly papal calls, and a fragile ceasefire. Discover their story of resilience.
Child dies in Mexican Navy plane crash off Galveston
A two-year-old child was among five killed when a Mexican Navy medical flight crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. Two survivors were rescued, one person remains missing. Read the latest.
Photos of the Day: Floods, Protests and Christmas Spirit
From festive displays in Durham to floods in France and global protests, see the powerful images that defined Tuesday, 23rd December 2025. Explore the full gallery now.
Bolivian Indigenous Women Redefine Tradition in Pollera Skirts
From mountain summits to mines, Bolivian Indigenous women reclaim the pollera skirt as a symbol of strength and identity. Discover their story of pride and political uncertainty.
Afghanistan's Traditional Buzkashi Tournament Held Near Kabul
Riders from across Afghanistan competed in the annual buzkashi final near Kabul. The traditional equestrian sport, using a fake goat carcass, was attended by spectators and Taliban authorities.
Gaza's Christians Find Christmas Hope in Ceasefire
Gaza's small Christian community celebrates Christmas under a fragile truce, clinging to faith amidst war's devastation and displacement. Discover their stories of resilience.
British Creator Bonnie Blue Deported, Banned from Indonesia
British adult content creator Bonnie Blue, real name Tia Billinger, has been deported from Bali and barred from Indonesia for a decade. Authorities cited visa violations and cultural sensitivities. Read the full story.
Saudi Arabia quietly expands access to its only alcohol store
Saudi Arabia has discreetly widened access to its single alcohol outlet, now allowing wealthy foreign residents to buy, leading to long queues and premium prices. Discover the latest step in the kingdom's liberalisation drive.
Betty Reid Soskin, oldest US park ranger, dies at 104
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.
World in Focus: Monday's Global Photo Highlights
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 pledges to uphold predecessor's reformist legacy
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's Christmas Address Urges Vatican to Set Aside Ambition
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 journalists share their unforgettable 2025 moments
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.
21 More Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolchildren Freed
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.
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