Gaza famine spread averted but starvation risk remains
A new IPC report states famine's spread in Gaza has been averted, but the situation remains critical with 2,000 facing catastrophic hunger. Read the latest analysis and urgent warnings.
A new IPC report states famine's spread in Gaza has been averted, but the situation remains critical with 2,000 facing catastrophic hunger. Read the latest analysis and urgent warnings.
Palestinian families like the Halawas attempt to reconstruct homes in Gaza's rubble. A US-brokered truce offers respite, but rebuilding remains a distant hope. See their struggle.
This week's top photos capture Mexico's Guadalupe feast day pilgrims, Chile's presidential election result, and Guatemala burying attack victims. View the powerful gallery curated by AP photographer Esteban Félix.
Bangladesh's capital Dhaka faces arson and unrest as thousands protest the death of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. Major newspaper offices were set ablaze. Read the latest.
Brazil's lower house speaker ousts two key Bolsonaro allies, including his son Eduardo, for absenteeism and a Supreme Court order. Read the full story on the latest political upheaval.
The Taliban have demolished Kabul's historic Ariana cinema, a cultural landmark since the 1960s, to build a shopping mall. Explore the story of its rise, fall, and erasure.
A new UN report details a three-day massacre by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces at the Zamzam displacement camp, killing over 1,000. Read the full investigation into the atrocities and the urgent calls for accountability.
From a rare polar bear adoption in Canada to Christmas traditions in Jerusalem and a poignant London art installation, explore the world through Thursday's most compelling images. See the full gallery.
Sierra Leone faces severe cuts to UK aid, losing a vital £35m grant for maternal and newborn health. Experts warn lives are at stake. Read the full investigation.
Archaeologists reveal Pompeii victims wore heavy woollen cloaks as they fled, adding weight to the theory that Mount Vesuvius erupted in October, not August, AD 79. Discover the chilling new details.
Malian refugees in Mauritania volunteer as firefighters, battling deadly desert bushfires to protect host communities and fragile ecosystems. Discover their story of resilience.
The centuries-old blood ritual of St Januarius saw the dried blood liquefy in Naples, an event believers view as a protective miracle for the city. Discover the history and science.
From a doctors' strike in London to evictions in Spain and ice festivals in China, The Guardian's picture editors capture the world's stories on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. Explore the powerful images.
Explore the bizarre regulations of Turkmenistan, from an 11pm curfew and a ban on non-white cars in Ashgabat to prohibited social media. Discover what life is like in one of the world's most secretive states.
Italian archaeologists have unearthed a vast 4,500-year-old Egyptian temple dedicated to sun god Ra, featuring a roof for astronomical observation. Explore the stunning find.
Deep cuts to US foreign aid have created a vacuum, allowing ultra-conservative groups to reshape global health policy with potentially deadly consequences for women and girls. Explore the new landscape.
Deep cuts to U.S. foreign aid have closed schools in Rohingya camps, forcing children into labour and early marriage. See the full impact.
Severe US aid cuts have closed schools in Rohingya camps, leading to a surge in child marriage, labour, and trafficking. Thousands of children are now at risk.
Severe US aid cuts have forced school closures in Bangladesh's Rohingya camps, leading to a sharp rise in child marriage, labour, and kidnappings. Read the AP's investigation.
At least three writers pull out of Hay Festival Cartagena in protest at Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's invitation. Discover the controversy over her political stance.
A review of five critical moments in 2025 that dismantled global healthcare for women and girls, from USAID cuts to a revived 'global gag rule'. Explore the devastating human cost.
Amid US military threats and political tension, Venezuelans find a day's respite at the Caracas racetrack. Discover how the community seeks normalcy.
A visual journey across the globe on Monday 15th December 2025, from French farmer blockades and a Sydney Opera House tribute to pivotal Ukraine peace talks. Explore the day's defining moments.
A major UN report finds New Zealand's efforts to uphold Māori rights are insufficient, citing persistent inequities in health, justice, and political representation. Read the full findings.
Nigerian authorities secure release of 100 pupils kidnapped from a Catholic school in Niger state. The fate of 165 others remains unclear amid a deepening security crisis.
A visual journey across the globe this weekend: festive ceremonies in California and Bethlehem, Lewis Hamilton's style in Abu Dhabi, and tragic landslides in Indonesia. Explore the world's stories in pictures.
Soldiers in Benin announce the dissolution of government institutions in an apparent coup, ousting President Patrice Talon. Latest in a series of West African power grabs.
Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri has seized national TV and declared a coup in Benin, suspending the constitution and closing all borders. Follow the latest breaking news.
An Australian mother and her British husband, whose children were taken into care in Italy, will spend Christmas together after a local offered them a home. Read their incredible story of community support.
Artisans behind Bangladesh's iconic Tangail saree have nominated their craft for UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Discover how this centuries-old tradition faces modern challenges.