Hollywood’s dark era: where did all the colour from movies go?

The Guardian’s picture editors have curated a selection of striking photographs from around the world, featuring an Olympic warm-up event, expressions of outrage over burqas, and aerial performances, showcasing diverse global experiences on November 24, 2025.

In 2025, wildfires in the UK have devastated more moorland, forests, and fields than in any previous year since records began, with an estimated 47,026 hectares burned, according to the Global Wildfire Information System. This figure represents more than double the area affected during the record-breaking summer of 2022.

Dharmendra, a celebrated actor and one of Bollywood's most enduring stars, has passed away at the age of 89. His career, which began in the 1960s, spanned six decades, making him a prominent figure in Indian cinema.

Amy Redford has publicly criticized the use of artificial intelligence to create tributes to her late father, Robert Redford, who passed away in September. She described these AI-generated tributes as 'fabrications' and expressed gratitude for the genuine support from fans worldwide.

A recent survey commissioned by UK police revealed that one in four individuals are unconcerned about the creation and sharing of sexual deepfakes without consent, raising alarms about the implications of artificial intelligence on societal norms regarding consent and privacy.

Musicologist Peter Wollny has revealed two previously unknown organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach, which he discovered in 1992. After decades of research and authentication, these pieces were unveiled in Leipzig, marking a significant addition to Bach's repertoire.

More than 2,000 children who have been trafficked or arrived in the UK alone seeking asylum went missing from the care of local councils last year, according to data obtained through freedom of information requests. Charities have expressed concern that these vulnerable young people are being failed by local authorities and the police, highlighting systemic issues in the care system.

A UK government taskforce has finalized plans to streamline regulations for the construction of new nuclear reactors, aiming to expedite the process and reduce costs. This initiative, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, seeks to dismantle outdated rules that have hindered nuclear development in the country.