5 h. ago Seaside sculptures and a jubilant Welsh dog: photos of the day – Friday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

8 h. ago Best early phone and contract deals to expect this Black Friday 2025

From the latest flagships to budget-friendly bargains, the sale is the best time to upgrade your smartphone

Economics

8 h. ago Best Amazon deals ahead of Black Friday 2025, from air fryers to robot vacuums

From kitchen appliances to skincare, we’ve rounded up what you can expect in this year’s Amazon sale

Economics

9 h. ago Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2025 Friday Order of Play: Quarter finals schedule, prize money, format, where is Ronnie O'Sullivan?

It’s quarter finals day in Belfast.

Politics

12 h. ago ‘Still work to be done’: Iceland marks 50 years since Women’s Day Off protests

President says country is not free from feminist backlash being seen around worldIceland is the only country to have closed the gender gap by more than 90%, according to the World Economic Forum, and, for the first time in its history, every national leadership position – including president, prime minister, bishop and police chief – is now held by a woman.But as people go on strike on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of “kvennafrí” (“Women’s Day Off”) strike, the protest that kickstarted a global equality revolution, the Icelandic president warned that her country was not immune to gender-related “red flags” and a global “backlash” against feminism. Continue reading...

Events

13 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, October 24, 2025

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Scorpio to Gemini

Politics

14 h. ago Icelandic women urged to strike on Friday to mark 50th anniversary of seminal protest

President, who will join ‘Women’s Day Off’, says Iceland is not free from feminist backlash being seen around worldIceland is the only country to have closed the gender gap by more than 90%, according to the World Economic Forum, and, for the first time in its history, every national leadership position – including president, prime minister, bishop and police chief – is now held by a woman.But as people go on strike on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of “kvennafrí” (“Women’s Day Off”) strike, the protest that kickstarted a global equality revolution, the Icelandic president warned that her country was not immune to gender-related “red flags” and a global “backlash” against feminism. Continue reading...

Events

22 h. ago Sky Black Friday 2025: What to expect, when sale starts and early deals

Save big on Sky TV and Broadband packages this Black Friday.

Economics

26 h. ago Maybelline’s sky high mascara is just £7 ahead of Black Friday 2025

This bargain buy has amassed billions of views on TikTok

Economics

26 h. ago Friday racing tips: Best bets and odds for Cheltenham and Doncaster

Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge brings us his horse racing tips for Friday’s competitive cards at Cheltenham and Doncaster

Politics

27 h. ago Samsung Black Friday 2025: What to expect based on last year's sale

There are already some attractive Samsung offers live ahead of Black Friday

Politics

31 h. ago Will the Toniebox be on sale for Black Friday? Best bundles and deals to shop now

Save big on the beloved audio player for kids

Economics

32 h. ago Boots Black Friday 2025: What to expect as beauty sale predicted to start early

Boots is expected to drop its Black Friday deals early this year

Politics

32 h. ago Boden Black Friday 2025: What to expect, when sale starts and deals already live

Boden's pre-Black Friday sale is set to kick off a full week early

Economics

33 h. ago When does The Ordinary’s Black Friday sale start? Plus early deals to shop now

Low cost skincare just got even more wallet friendly

Economics

43 h. ago The farcical 'one in, one out' scheme is now completely discredited. The sooner ministers accept it, the better: DAVID BARRETT

The ludicrous flaw in Sir Keir Starmer 's 'one in, one out' deal was obvious from the start.

Politics

50 h. ago Elemis cleansing balm has been reduced ahead of Black Friday 2025

The formula is a favourite for good reason

Politics

50 h. ago Sean Dyche: Evangelos Marinakis aware of ‘reality’ facing Nottingham Forest

Dyche has signed a deal until 2027 and starts his reign against Porto on Thursday

Events

52 h. ago Will the Kindle paperwhite be on sale for Black Friday 2025? All you need to know

Our tech critics’ favourite e-reader had 28 per cent off in last year’s shopping event

Events

56 h. ago Will Hotel Chocolat’s velvetiser be on sale for Black Friday 2025?

The sale could be your chance to bag a discount on the viral hot chocolate maker

Politics