Vladimir Putin made a three-word pledge to Russia’s soldiers in his pre-recorded New Year address. In his address to the nation on Tuesday (31 December), the Russian President praised his country’s military in its war against Ukraine, telli ...

Russia’s Gazprom said that it “has no technical and legal possibility” of sending gas through Ukraine, due to Kyiv’s refusal to extend the deal

Historian and bestselling author of On Tyranny worries over Trump’s return to power – and the influence of Elon Musk

Federal action comes hours after film’s director sued New York Times for libel over story about Lively’s accusations

Reports say vehicle ploughed into people on Bourbon Street, with witnesses saying driver then exchanged fire with police

 

Israeli military blows up residential blocks in Beit Lahiya refugee camp and Jabalia town

Donald Trump and his wife Ivana arrived at Mar-a-Lago to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style. The President-elect wore a stylish black dinner suit as he arrived at the red carpet event. The future First Lady opted for a sleek black floor-length ...

FDA may impose measures ‘such as a recall, follow-up inspection or other possible responses to protect public health’

A truck was driven into a crowd in New Orleans before the driver started firing a weapon, according to reports

From weightlifting to woodland walks, Guardian readers and health experts share their tried-and-tested ways to keep burnout at bay

Independent school Liberty Woodland is one of a small number in England experimenting with the timetable

The ‘independence flag’ now flies in parts of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, but can you identify these other countries that have changed their flags (or not)?

Concerned members of public alerted officers to vehicle being driven erratically in Knowsley on New Year’s Eve

Behaviour experts say misinformation shared in media and by other stakeholders is impeding uptake

Russian forces are advancing in the east, slowly but surely, and they are shrinking Ukraine’s partial hold of the border region of Kursk

UN documents at least 136 attacks on 27 hospitals and 12 other medical facilities over eight months in besieged Palestinian territory

Today, we’re looking at a few themes that will influence the online and offline worlds in 2025

Our favourite photographs from around the world taken by women and capturing moments of contemplation, celebration and imagination

Cap of £1,738 for Great Britain comes into force on 1 January and is expected to go up again in the spring