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A Year in Blue and Green
As writers and artists, we say the quiet part out loud, and we leave a record of our refusals and dreams.
Giving Our Bodies Back to the Earth: The Rise of Natural Burial
"What if your body could nourish the land long after you’re gone?"
Thai defence minister to attend truce talks with Cambodia, PM says
BANGKOK, Dec 26 - Thailand's defence minister will join ongoing talks with Cambodia on Saturday that could lead to a truce, the Thai premier said on Friday, as border clashes between the two Southeast Asian neighbours continued for a third week.
South Korea braces itself for colder weather with temperatures expected to fall below minus 15 deg C
Temperatures will run 2 deg C to 7 deg C below the winter average.
Brazil eyes Italian weaponry to boost defense capabilities
Brazil's Army has made significant progress in acquiring a sophisticated anti-aircraft defense system, with Italy’s MBDA emerging as the primary candidate. The deal, valued at around US$600 million, aims to address a critical gap in the country's security infrastructure.
Bolsonaro remains hospitalized after hernia surgery
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains under heavy guard at the DF Star Hospital in Brasília following a three-hour surgical procedure to repair a bilateral inguinal hernia. The surgery, performed on Christmas Day, was described by medical staff as successful and
Caracas releases 71 political prisoners
Venezuela's Bolivarian regime released on Thursday 71 political prisoners who had been detained during the wave of protests following the controversial July 2024 presidential elections, which Nicolás Maduro claimed to have won despite producing no supporting evidence.
CFK remains hospitalized with postoperative complication after emergency appendectomy
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner remains hospitalized at the Otamendi Sanatorium in Buenos Aires after developing postoperative ileus, a functional intestinal complication following emergency surgery for appendicitis earlier this week. She had been
Russian drone strike hits Odesa port and energy infrastructure again
Attack marks second consecutive night Russia targeted southern Ukrainian port city, damaging facilities and causing fires, authorities said on Friday.
Your best work
“Feels So Good” and “Chuck E’s in Love” were megahits. They transformed the careers of their creators. But any fan of Mangione or Jones will tell you that it’s far from their best work. Not even close. And yet, that’s what the crowds came to hear. In a long tail world filled
14 injured in Japan after stabbing, liquid spray attack: emergency official
Police had arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder.
New Egyptian museum brings fresh pressure for return of Nefertiti’s bust
One of Egypt’s most famous and beautiful artifacts lies in a Berlin museum, and the calls for its return have received a renewed push with the opening of a new museum.
Living on the edge: what young people in England told us about life on the coast
As part of the Guardian’s Against the tide series, readers aged 18 to 30 share what they love about living in their coastal town, the challenges and why they often choose to leave Megan, a 24-year-old from the Isle of Wight, is very familiar with saying goodbye. She decided
She spent the war planning to stay in Gaza. Now she is ready to leave.
Displaced seven times, Diana Shams intended to return to her home, which survived years of war in Gaza only to be destroyed in the final hours before the ceasefire.
From Zara Qairina to Harimau Malaya: A gripping 2025 for Malaysia
Malaysia’s 2025 was marked by a stormy PKR election, school violence, and a scandal rocking its football team.
Israel strikes Hezbollah's elite Radwan unit training site in Lebanon
The Israeli military said it hit a training compound and weapons depots on Friday, in an operation aimed at threats that “advance terror plots against IDF forces and the State of Israel".
Elusive wild cat last seen in 1995, feared extinct, rediscovered in Thailand
Flat-headed cats are among the world’s rarest and most threatened wild felines.
South Korea prosecutor seeks 10-year jail term for ex-president Yoon
SEOUL, Dec 26 - South Korea's special prosecutor requested a 10-year prison sentence on Friday for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges including attempted obstruction of his arrest following his failed bid to impose martial law.
Jimmy Kimmel warns against fascism and Donald Trump in 'Alternative Christmas Message'
US talk show host Jimmy Kimmel targeted fascism and unsurprisingly Donald Trump in his 'Alternative Christmas' message broadcast on Britain's Channel 4 television network.
Honduras: Fraud allegations erupt as Nasry Asfura proclaimed President-elect
Honduras' National Electoral Council (CNE) declared conservative businessman Nasry “Tito” Asfura as the president-elect after 24 days of political deadlock and a contentious vote count, with opposition leaders vowing to challenge the outcome.
Seoul to ease access to North Korean newspaper
Critics argue the ban of the North's state newspaper in S. Korea amounts to unnecessary censorship.
Worried over boycott calls, Myanmar’s junta moves to counter dissent at the ballot box
Voting kicks off on Sunday (Dec 28) and will be held over three phases, limited to areas where the military maintains varying degrees of control.
Zelenskyy says meeting with Trump might happen 'in the near future'
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said he would meet with his US counterpart soon to advance peace talks to end Russia's ongoing all-out war, nearing its four-year mark.
Taiwan holds drill to boost response after metro stabbing
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said "through today's high-intensity drill, we will thoroughly and comprehensively review the existing defence mechanisms, leaving no stone unturned".
US launches second strike against ISIS in less than a week
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that his country had conducted "deadly" precision airstrikes against ISIS (Islamic State) targets in northwestern Nigeria, which was later corroborated by local authorities. The operation marked a significant escalation in Washington's
Salvador Dalí’s Surreal Jewelry Designs: From Throbbing Heart Necklaces to Medusa Brooches
Upon hearing the name of Salvador Dalí, even a total layman in the art world is bound to get visions of melting clocks. Surprisingly, for an artist who showed so much self-marketing savvy, Dalí never brought an actual timepiece in that distinctively, even canonically surreal
Heavy rains and flooding turn deadly in California
Another strong storm hit Southern California, raising fears of the wettest Christmas in years.
This common food ingredient may shape a child’s health for life
Scientists discovered that common food emulsifiers consumed by mother mice altered their offspring’s gut microbiome from the very first weeks of life. These changes interfered with normal immune system training, leading to long-term inflammation. As adults, the offspring were
SIA, other Asian airlines cancel several New York flights due to snowstorm
SIA cancelled four flights between Singapore and New York as well as two flights between Frankfurt and the US state.
Tone-deaf? Australian PM’s popularity plunges over response to Bondi attack
Mr Albanese has been criticised for failing to heed warnings the Jewish community was at risk amid rising antisemitism.
Najib found guilty in major 1MDB trial, in verdict likely to add to tensions in Anwar govt
The court acknowledged testimonies that fugitive financier Jho Low had acted as an intermediary for Najib and 1MDB.
Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak found guilty in state funds scandal
Najib was convicted for his role in the billion-dollar scandal involving the country's sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.
952 suspects repatriated to China following joint scam crackdown with Thailand and Myanmar
Chinese officers, working with counterparts from Thailand and Myanmar, arrested suspects and dismantled gambling and fraud facilities, China’s Ministry of Public Security said.
Winter swimmers take a plunge on Christmas Day in Berlin
Brave swimmers in Berlin's Oranke Lake celebrated Christmas with a cold swim in 1.5°C water, facing minus eight temperatures outside.
UAE welcomes Saudi efforts to support security in Yemen, foreign ministry says
DUBAI, Dec 26 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates welcomes Saudi Arabian efforts to support security and stability in Yemen and remains committed to backing stability in the country, the UAE’s foreign ministry said on Friday. Yemen's main southern separatist group, the
Former Malaysia PM Najib guilty of abusing power, money laundering in 1MDB case, High Court rules
Friday’s decision by Judge Collin Lawrence Sequerah came after a trial that had stretched across 302 days over a period of six years.
Myanmar to hold third phase of election voting on January 25, state media reports
Dec 26 - Myanmar will hold a third phase of voting for its general election on January 25, according to an announcement on state media on Friday, outlining a poll plan that comes amid a raging civil war in the Southeast Asian nation.
‘Madden’ Teaser Reveals Nicolas Cage as NFL Legend John Madden
The cast for David O. Russell's film also includes Christian Bale, Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller, John Mulaney and Shane Gillis.
Taiwan holds drill to boost response after deadly metro stabbing
The island was shaken after a knife-wielding attacker went on a rampage in Taipei.
Hong Kong’s shipping industry warns of growing talent shortage
Companies that rely on skilled workers to keep global trade moving are increasingly worried about the impact on long-term operations.
'Spectacular' progress has been made towards useful quantum computers
At the Q2B Silicon Valley conference, scientific and business leaders of the quantum computing industry hailed "spectacular" progress being made towards practical devices – but said that challenges remain
Year in wildlife – in pictures
We look back over the year’s wildlife photographs, and hand out some much-deserved gongs to brilliant and beautiful creatures around the world Continue reading...
