The bleakest winter: Ukrainians face exhaustion and uncertainty as Trump demands concessions
People torn between craving for peace as conditions worsen and desire to hold strong against Russian military and US
Israeli troops kill five Palestinians sheltering in Gaza school, say hospital chiefs
Attack brings total numbers of Palestinians killed by Israel to 400 since October ceasefire took effect
The tug-of-war over CNN shows how dysfunctional US media has become
The network’s fate has become a battle of corporate ownership, not a question of what benefits Americans
Dover ferry delays hit Christmas travellers after French border IT failure
Port says it is working to resolve issues but urges passengers not to arrive more than two hours before departure
A new pope, a mayoral victory and a drunk raccoon: Guardian US readers on their favorite news moments of 2025
There were some bright spots in a year of dark news stories – here are the ones that brought readers the most joy
Has feminism failed women? CBS wants to know
Bari Weiss is touting a new debate series at the network as the billionaire Ellisons’ media power grows
Tinsel and Home Alone back in style as TikTok seeks comfort in #90sChristmas
Emphasis this year is on nostalgia as present day feels ‘a bit more uncertain’, say trend experts
Minecoins, V-Bucks or Robux? How to give virtual cash to gamers
Weighing up a last-minute present but perplexed by in-game currencies? Here’s how to give gifts for Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite and more
US justice department releases heavily redacted cache of Jeffrey Epstein files
Photos included in tranche of documents as Democrats accuse Trump officials of failing to comply with law
Each year, word of the year gets darker. ‘Six-seven’ may be annoying – but it’s bucked that trend
Some might regard this slang as ‘brain rot’, but the first word of the year just for tweens and teenagers could be the most hopeful development of 2025, says writer and podcaster Coco Khan
Epstein files: which royals, politicians, musicians and actors are in the photos?
Released images illustrate relationships Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell forged with significant figures
Reform councillors in Kent condemned for spending thousands on political assistants
The party that pledged to cut waste and save money faces criticism after pushing through vote to employ advisers