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Readers recommend organised challenges from the Tour de France route to Kilimanjaro

Guardian Travel readers shared favourite organised challenges that combine demanding terrain, strong support and memorable local culture, from long-distance cycling and marathons to swims, treks and charity abseils. Cycle the Tour de France route: Riders praised Ride Le Loop for logistics, encouragement and team spirit on a full-tour ride. The

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Jamaica builds UK pathways as it aims for 2031 Rugby World Cup

Jamaica is developing a cross-Atlantic rugby programme aimed at qualifying for the 2031 Rugby World Cup, building on a growing UK-based membership and youth structures. Jamaica UK Rugby, affiliated to the Jamaican Rugby Football Union, now has about 500 members and runs youth sides and pathways for sevens and 15s.

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Fed Officials Split Over Timing and Size of Future Rate Cuts

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting show a sharp division among policymakers over how much further to cut interest rates and when to do it as they weigh rising unemployment against elevated inflation. The record of the meeting highlighted Chair Jerome H. Powell’s challenge in building consensus

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Swiss New Year nightclub inferno highlights dangers of indoor fireworks

At least 40 people died in a New Year's Eve fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana as emergency services work to identify those killed and injured. Local attorney general Beatrice Pilloud said the blaze "would appear" to have started from sparkler candles, also

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No single ‘It’ jean in 2025 as baggy, barrel and wide-leg styles dominate

There was no clear 'jean of the year' in 2025. After more than a century since jeans were patented as workwear, the category splintered into many competing shapes — from baggy and barrel legs to carrot, flared and extra-long silhouettes — rather than settling on a single dominant cut. Industry

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Swiss Begin Slow Process to Identify Victims of Crans-Montana New Year's Fire

Swiss authorities entered a period of national mourning as they began the painstaking task of identifying victims of a fast-moving fire that tore through a bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Officials warned identification could take days or weeks because many victims suffered severe burns and were not

Health

Guardian compiles list of the 100 greatest men's Ashes cricketers

The Guardian has published a list ranking the 100 greatest men’s Ashes cricketers, tracing a rivalry that began in 1877. The package notes that 853 players have featured in Australia v England Tests and includes a range of editorial extras: a video by Barney Ronay on the No 1

Sports

Warnings Over Sexual Misconduct Often Failed to Keep Uber Drivers Off the Road

A New York Times investigation found that Uber often left drivers with prior complaints about sexual misconduct on the road until passengers later accused them of serious sexual assault. The reporting drew on lawsuits, internal company documents, court records and interviews with more than a dozen current and former employees.

Sports

Australia undecided on XI as Steve Smith defends Cameron Green for SCG finale

Steve Smith launched an impassioned defence of allrounder Cameron Green but said the 26-year-old’s spot in Australia’s XI for the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG is not guaranteed. Smith said all options remain on the table, including the possibility of selecting both Green and Beau Webster and

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New drama exposes hockey’s silence on LGBTQ players

Heated Rivalry, the surprise 2025 series from Crave and HBO, centers on a secret relationship between two top hockey prospects and repeatedly returns to the line “no one can know,” using the storyline to probe an enduring culture of silence in the sport. The show highlights a paradox in hockey:

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The unmissable sporting fixtures to watch across 2026

Ahead of the year, 26 major events across global sport promise headline moments, from Grand Slams and global cups to marquee one-off finals and multi-sport festivals. The Australian Open (12 Jan–1 Feb) sees Jannik Sinner bid for a historic third straight men’s title while Madison Keys defends her

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Seahawks and 49ers clash with NFC’s top seed on the line

The final weekend of the regular season delivers a heavyweight matchup as the Seattle Seahawks (13-3) travel to San Francisco (12-4) with the NFC No 1 seed and a first-round bye at stake. Both teams arrive on six-game winning streaks. A loss would cost the loser a bye and force

Sports

Guinea Votes as Junta Leader Seeks Legitimacy, Barring Key Rivals

Voters in Guinea went to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election that could cement the rule of Col. Mamady Doumbouya, the leader of the military junta who seized power in a 2021 coup and has extended a transition repeatedly. Doumbouya introduced a new Constitution that lets him run

Business

Guardian launches weekly rugby email from Robert Kitson

The Guardian is offering a free weekly rugby union newsletter, the Breakdown, delivering the latest news and analysis and a review of the week’s action. Published every Tuesday, Guardian rugby writer Robert Kitson shares his thoughts on the headlines, scrutinises recent matches and offers behind-the-scenes gossip in his distinctive

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BYD overtakes Tesla to become world's largest electric vehicle seller

China's BYD has for the first time outsold Tesla in annual electric vehicle (EV) deliveries, the companies said. BYD reported battery-powered car sales rose almost 28% in 2025 to more than 2.25 million vehicles. Tesla said its car sales fell nearly 9% to 1.64 million, marking

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Guardian's weekly sport recap newsletter

The Guardian is offering a free weekly sport newsletter that delivers editors’ picks of the past seven days’ best coverage straight to your inbox each Friday lunchtime. The email highlights stand‑out features and interviews, insightful analysis and archive pieces, and also includes films, podcasts, galleries and a heads‑up

Sports

Coronation Street and Emmerdale meet in one-off 'Corriedale' as ITV trims soap schedules

Characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale collide in a one-off crossover episode called Corriedale, airing on Monday, that opens a revamped but reduced schedule for the two ITV soaps. Executive producer Iain Macleod said the idea grew from his commuting frustrations between Manchester and Leeds and evolved into a high-speed

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UK winter rambles that finish in a cosy pub

A new round-up highlights 11 winter walks across the UK, each ending at a welcoming pub. Routes range from short, family-friendly rambles to longer coastal and hill treks, pairing crisp winter landscapes with hearty pints and roasts. In East Sussex, a 7-mile circular from Ditchling village car park (about five

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NHL stars return to Olympics as US and Canada reveal Milano‑Cortina rosters

The return of NHL players to the Winter Games is set to reshape Olympic hockey as the United States and Canada unveiled star‑studded rosters for Milano‑Cortina. The NHL did not permit its athletes to play at the Olympics after 2014, keeping the world’s best players out of

Culture

Readers recommend organised endurance challenges from Tour de France route to Kilimanjaro

Guardian Travel readers shared favourite organised challenges, highlighting well-supported events that combine scenery, camaraderie and clear logistics. One rider praised undertaking the full Tour de France route with Ride Le Loop, saying strong staff support and encouragement made tough climbs unforgettable. Riders can also tackle individual stages; the next trip

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Barcelona's 2.5 Billion-Euro Debt Tests Member-Owned Club

F.C. Barcelona’s liabilities have reached €2.5 billion, the club’s treasurer says, a burden the team attributes largely to a long-delayed Camp Nou refurbishment that it asks be considered separately from other debts. The club’s structure complicates fixes. Barcelona is run by about 150,000 paying

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McIlroy says Bradley could have curbed 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse

Rory McIlroy has criticised United States captain Keegan Bradley for not using his platform to calm abusive crowd behaviour during last year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in New York. Europe retained the trophy with a 15-13 win, becoming the first away team to win since 2012, but

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Bangladesh Mourns Ex-Prime Minister Khaleda Zia Amid Heavy Security Ahead of Election

Vast crowds braved an unexpected cold spell in Dhaka on Wednesday to pay their last respects to Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, who died a day earlier. The flag-draped vehicle carrying Ms. Zia’s body took about two hours to reach a roughly 30-acre field in front

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Southern Yemeni Separatists Publish Constitution and Plan Independence Referendum

Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) has published a 30-article constitution creating a "State of South Arabia" and said it will hold a referendum on independence after a two-year period. The STC leader, Aidarous al Zoubeidi, said the constitution would be in effect for two years, during

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Quit When Work Is Making You Ill, Columnist Says; Be Direct About Minor Office Annoyances

A reader working in a satellite office told the New York Times that a first‑time manager has spent three years usurping the reader’s role, undermining them in front of the team and enjoying the support of upper management. Morale and productivity have fallen, and the reader reports high