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Venezuela's Military and Police Pledge Loyalty to Interim President as Tensions Rise After US Abduction of Maduro. In a ceremony held at the prestigious Military Academy of the Bolivarian Army in Caracas on Wednesday, Venezuela's military and police forces pledged their loyalty to interim...

One Nation's surge to record-high primary vote as Coalition chaos intensifies. In a surprising turn of events, One Nation has catapulted itself into the forefront of Australian politics with its polling numbers reaching an unprecedented 22% in the latest Guardian Essential poll. This spike in...

UK Retailers Blame National Insurance Hike and Energy Bills for Food Price Surge The UK's food price crisis has intensified, with retailers blaming the recent hike in national insurance contributions and soaring energy bills for a 3.9% year-on-year increase in food prices. According to the...

Federal Immigration Enforcement contracts valued at billions of dollars hang in the balance as a government shutdown looms, with many questioning how taxpayer dollars are being used to fuel deportation efforts. The Department of Homeland Security is set to receive a $25 billion funding package...

Local Councillor Guilty of Decades-Long Campaign of Drugging and Rape A British local councillor has admitted to committing nearly 50 crimes, including multiple counts of drugging and raping his ex-wife over a prolonged period. The alleged abuse occurred between 2010 and 2023, with the trial...

A "no work, no school, no shopping" blackout day of protest was held across Minnesota on Friday as communities came together to express their outrage against the surge of immigration agents in the state. The Day of Truth & Freedom protest follows the killing of Renee Good, an unarmed woman...

US Government Bans Use of Aborted Fetal Tissue in NIH-Funded Research The Trump administration has announced a policy change that effectively bans the use of human fetal tissue derived from abortions in research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a move long advocated for by...

Nigel Farage's 17 Code of Conduct Breaches: A Leader's Lapse into Error In a rare display of humility, Nigel Farage has apologized for 17 breaches of the MPs' code of conduct, citing a series of administrative errors that left him reliant on staff to submit his income. The Reform UK leader, who...

Arctic Chill Brings Freezing Rain and Power Disruptions to Southeast Texas This Weekend A cold front bringing arctic air is expected to hit Southeast Texas on Saturday, leading to a chance of freezing rain, sleet, and snow in the region. The National Weather Service has issued ABC13 Weather...

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City team have been given a rare taste of reality after a crushing 3-0 defeat to Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League. In front of an electric 8,000-strong crowd at the remote Aspmyra Stadion in Norway, Bodø produced a masterclass that left the English giants reeling...

Australia's NSW protest ban has been extended by 14 days, but the area covered will be drastically reduced. The extension is due to the recent Bondi attack and follows an original declaration made on Christmas Eve under new police powers. The NSW police commissioner, Mal Lanyon, said the...

Boost Your Home Decor with Our Free Interior Design Email Newsletter Want to turn your living space into a haven? You're in luck! The Guardian has launched its 'House to Home' email newsletter, offering eight weekly doses of expert tips to brighten up your home - no matter what your budget...

NASA's massive SLS rocket and its trusty Orion spacecraft are taking shape at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The behemoth of a crawler-transporter 2 has begun its journey towards the Vehicle Assembly Building, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission. The vehicle is crucial to the historic...

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's Character Heads are a Study in Intensity and Universality The recent exhibition "Franz Xaver Messerschmidt: More Than Character Heads" at the Belvedere in Vienna offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of this enigmatic Austrian sculptor. The show, which...

The Wales Six Nations squad is set to be named this week, and several hopefuls have caught the eye of coach Steve Tandy with strong performances in the club game. Rio Dyer, a 26-year-old wing, has been impressive for Dragons, scoring four tries in five games and providing assists. His confidence...

Brazil's Bolsonaro Gets a Second Chance at Prison by Reading Books – Not Exactly His Cup of Tea In a bizarre move, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been given the opportunity to reduce his 27-year prison sentence through an unconventional means: reading books. Bolsonaro's lawyers have...

"Iran Human Rights Monitor Alarms at Slaughter of Protesters as Death Toll Mounts" A Norwegian-based human rights organization has shed light on the grim situation unfolding in Iran, where thousands of protesters have lost their lives since demonstrations began. According to the group's most...

For a brief period in the early 2000s, Scandinavian clubs were the powerhouse of European women's football. Umeå dominated with its blend of technical skill and tactical intelligence, attracting top talent like Marta. However, that dominance feels very distant now. In 2025, it's almost...

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior is set to speak with Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, the club's two most expensive signings of 2023. The move comes after the pair were left in limbo as part of Chelsea's 'bomb squad' under their predecessor Enzo Maresca. Rosenior has pledged to have conversations...

Ronald Blythe's Archive of Rural Life Goes Digital After 100 Years A new chapter has begun in the life of British author and rural life chronicler Ronald Blythe, whose unique literary legacy is now being digitized by the British Library. The library acquired Blythe's archive, which boasts over...