25 minutes ago Anthony Joshua's incredible £150m property portfolio including former oil HQ worth millions

Heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua has built up an incredible property portfolio

Economics

44 minutes ago Dirty water, sentient trees and hope in a climate crisis: 10 environmental long reads to digest over Christmas

In this week’s Down To Earth newsletter: These essential features – chosen by the Guardian’s Long Reads editors, cover everything from dirty water and sentient trees to how to find hope in a climate crisis• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to get the newsletter in fullThis year the Guardian Long Read series celebrates its 10th anniversary. Since we launched in 2014, we’ve run more than 1,000 pieces, on everything from Algerian sheep fighting to the trials and tribulations of Durex’s chief condom guy. Over the years, we’ve also run plenty of great environment stories, and for this special edition of Down to Earth we want to highlight a few of our favourites from the archive.Below we’ve picked 10 of our favourite climate pieces to dig into over the Christmas break – but first, this week’s most important reads.CO2 emissions from new North Sea drilling sites would match 30 years’ worth from UK householdsGhosts of the landscape: how folklore and songs are a k...

Events

45 minutes ago Marcus Rashford told ideal next club after Manchester United as damning point made

The 27-year-old England star admitted in a bombshell interview with Henry Winter that he's ready to leave Old Trafford and pursue a new challenge.

Economics

47 minutes ago Donald Trump’s return to the White House has some critics worried — others are ready for a fight

While some critics brace for Donald Trump’s return to the White House, others are ready for a fight.

Politics

49 minutes ago Gavin & Stacey character is left out of Christmas Day finale because there was 'no room' in the script

Actor Gwynfor Roberts endeared himself to fans after playing the popular black market trader - the show's only native Welsh speaker - for a handful of episodes.

Politics

65 minutes ago US applications for unemployment benefits hold steady, but continuing claims rise to 3

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, though continuing claims rose to the highest level in three years

Politics

86 minutes ago ITV Coronation Street fans have same reaction to Gail and Audrey's real life age gap

Coronation Street fans have been left open-mouthed after realising the off-screen age difference between Helen Worth and Sue Nicholls, who play the mum and daughter duo on the ITV soap.

Politics

1 hour ago Family tensions can run high over Christmas. Here’s how to make things a little easier | Becca Bland

Approaching disagreements with respect and curiosity can deepen our connections with even difficult relativesBecca Bland is a journalist and researcher with a specialism in family estrangement and social policyThe Christmas period has always tested our ability to spend time with those to whom we may be biologically related, but struggle to relate to philosophically. Divisive world events such as the US election can make matters much worse, and family relationships are increasingly becoming casualties of stark political differences. As a researcher around family estrangement, I know how challenging it can be to keep the goodwill flowing.Take Alexis, for example, who is originally from a rural town in California. He is planning to attend a large Christmas gathering with more than 20 relatives, the majority of whom voted Republican and are strong Donald Trump supporters. As an openly gay man, he struggles with some of the political talk that “the other side” brings to the table during ...

Events

1 hour ago Poker player turned £40 into £31million – then lost it all and got banned from casino

Archie Karas passed away in September at the age of 73 - and he will be remembered for his incredibly wild poker career in which he turned £39 into £31million before losing his fortunes

Economics

1 hour ago Family's outrage after being 'charged £618 for two hotdogs at Christmas market'

Laura Brumpton, 34, and her husband Alan Brumpton, 37, were charged a whopping £618 for two hotdogs at a Christmas market in Nottingham - but the vendor is yet to refund them the correct amount

Economics

2 hours ago Coronation Street's Helen Worth breaks down during last day playing Gail after 50 years

Coronation Street fans were left in tears as Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt, left the ITV soap after 50 years - and now unseen footage has emerged of her last day on set

Politics

2 hours ago The 1p challenge backed by Martin Lewis will save you more than £600 before next Christmas

Here's how you can save more than £600 within a year

Economics

2 hours ago Coronation Street's Helen Worth 'likely' to take on new role in rival soap

Helen Worth has played Gail Platt on Coronation Street for almost five decades, but now that she's left the soap, she could be set to join a rival show

Politics

2 hours ago Anthony Joshua's stunning £150m property empire boasts luxury houses and former oil HQ

Anthony Joshua has invested a huge amount of money in real estate in recent years and boasts a property empire worth around £150million, with a number of impressive acquisitions

Society

2 hours ago A Silicon Valley nudist resort is on sale for $30m – but will its new owner ‘go textile’?

Members are in limbo as Lupin Lodge is on the market after nearly 90 years – with next buyer likely to require clothesAfter nearly 90 years as a historic nudist resort, California’s Lupin Lodge is up for sale – and its next owners are likely to require guests to wear clothes.The 112-acre Silicon Valley property became a retreat for members of the “naturist” movement in 1935. Today, its hundreds of members enjoy the resort’s clothing-optional hiking trails, pickleball court and its nude-only community pool. (Yes: the members really do hike naked.) Continue reading...

Economics

2 hours ago How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors

Economics

2 hours ago Boots No7 bundle includes nine skincare products worth £136 for just £42

The high street chain's No7 range is proving popular among shoppers as the Ultimate Beauty Collection is slashed in the Boxing Day sale

Economics

3 hours ago Man Utd legend agrees with Marcus Rashford exit plan amid disinterested claim

Marcus Rashford is keen to explore a new challenge and one former Manchester United star reckons the time is right for player who has not shown enough energy for Ruben Amorim's gameplan

Politics

3 hours ago Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

Thousands of workers are facing an unsettling reality heading into 2025

Economics

3 hours ago Butterbean's net worth, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight offers, incredible weight transformation

Combat sports icon Butterbean is now 58 years old after surviving a major health scare, but that hasn't stopped him from targeting a return to the ring either with Jake Paul or Mike Tyson

Politics