Verdict of crimes against humanity for kidnap of mixed-race children could pave way for wider justice, activists say

More than 400 animals have taken cover at an animal welfare charity as they fled the devastating California wildfires. Pasadena Humane posted a heartbreaking video of the animals rescued, some pets and some strays, and some of whom suffered injuries ...

California governor Gavin Newsom appeared to take a swipe at Donald Trump as firefighters from Mexico arrived to help battle the deadly wildfires. Newsom stated: “This is what friends do” as two aircraft carrying crews, as well as humanitar ...

Blazes have left at least 16 dead as questions asked about the lack of water supply for firefighters tackling monster blazes

The world’s richest man looks to move Canada to the right as the beleaguered prime minister prepares to depart

 

From Zuckerberg’s handmade $900k timepiece to gen Z’s pursuit of the authentic, analogue watches are replacing smartwatches

Before the Academy Award nominations are announced on Sunday, Observer critics name their standout movies, performances, directors and more

Whether you want to lift weights in the gym or just get yourself on and off a chair, a good solid squat makes life so much easier. What can you do if yours needs work?

Stars must now be booked so far in advance for events that organisers can only guess who will sell tickets in two years’ time

 

Dreaming is vital to our mental health – and it is possible to use them for our own good

 

Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar A ...

California governor Gavin Newsom has hit at Donald Trump over his LA wildfire response claims, calling the president-elect “delusional”. Trump this week blamed Newsom for the wildfire crisis, claiming in a social media post that he “refused to ...

This is the moment a brave passer-by rescues a woman and her four dogs from her burning LA home in the devastating California wildfires. Caleb Serban-Lawler was on his way home, when a woman ran up to him asking him for.help on 7 January. After the d ...

Proposal suggests restitution for colonial artefacts should also apply to underwater heritage

Minute-by-minute report: Join John Brewin as non-league Tamworth bid for a giant-killing against Spurs

Man held on suspicion of attempted murder after nurse left with ‘life-changing’ injuries in attack at Royal Oldham hospital