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Accessibility Score
Issues Found
Issues Found
Serious<ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements2 elements
Lists must contain only li elements as direct children (besides non-content elements like script or style). When other content elements appear within ul or ol tags, screen readers cannot properly inform users they're listening to list items, breaking the expected list navigation experience.
Failing Elements
<ul data-link-name="container-0 | highlights" data-component="highlights" data-container-name="scrollable/highlights" data-heatphan-type="carousel" class="dcr-1p569ws">
Fix all of the following:
- List element has direct children that are not allowed: [role=group]
<ul class="dcr-1mbvac">
Fix all of the following:
- List element has direct children that are not allowed: div
Serious<li> elements must be contained in a <ul> or <ol>1 element
Lists require proper semantic hierarchy with ul or ol parent elements and li child elements. This structure allows screen readers to announce when users enter a list, how many items it contains, and which item they're currently on, providing essential context for understanding the content.
Failing Elements
<li>
Fix any of the following:
- List item does not have a <ul>, <ol> parent element
ModerateAside should not be contained in another landmark2 elements
Screen reader users can skip over complementary content like <aside> elements when they appear at the top level. Embedding asides within other landmarks may disable this navigation feature, forcing users to wade through ancillary content they want to skip.
Failing Elements
<aside data-ad-slot="true" class="ad-slot-container dcr-koalqc"><div id="dfp-ad--mostpop" class="js-ad-slot ad-slot ad-slot--mostpop ad-slot--mpu-banner-ad ad-slot--rendered dcr-1qjcfie" data-link-name="ad slot mostpop" data-name="mostpop" data-testid="slot" aria-hidden="true"></div></aside>
Fix any of the following:
- The null landmark is contained in another landmark.
<aside data-ad-slot="true" class="ad-slot-container dcr-wg4bxd"><div id="dfp-ad--merchandising" class="js-ad-slot ad-slot ad-slot--merchandising dcr-1cwle5j" data-link-name="ad slot merchandising" data-name="merchandising" data-testid="slot" aria-hidden="true"></div></aside>
Fix any of the following:
- The null landmark is contained in another landmark.
ModerateLandmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination1 element
Each landmark on a page must have either a unique role or a unique accessible name. Duplicate landmarks confuse screen reader users about which section they're navigating to, making it difficult to efficiently move through the page structure.
Failing Elements
<aside data-ad-slot="true" class="ad-slot-container dcr-18j6dly">
Fix any of the following:
- The landmark must have a unique aria-label, aria-labelledby, or title to make landmarks distinguishable
ModeratePage should contain a level-one heading1 element
Screen reader users use keyboard shortcuts to jump directly to the first h1, expecting to land at the main content. Without an h1 or with a misplaced one, users must listen to more of the page to understand its structure, wasting valuable time on every page visit.
Failing Elements
<html lang="en">
Fix all of the following:
- Page must have a level-one heading
ModerateAll page content should be contained by landmarks2 elements
Content should be organized within high-level landmark regions like <header>, <navigation>, <main>, and <footer>. Content outside these sections is difficult to find and its purpose may be unclear, making navigation inefficient for screen reader users who rely on landmarks to understand page structure.
Failing Elements
<div class="dcr-1e4647x">Explore more on these topics</div>
Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
<ul class="dcr-14siyby">
Fix any of the following:
- Some page content is not contained by landmarks
MinorARIA role should be appropriate for the element7 elements
Invalid ARIA role and HTML element combinations can break accessibility for entire sections of your application. When roles are used incorrectly, assistive technologies may report confusing or nonsensical information to users, making it impossible for them to understand and interact with the interface properly.
Failing Elements
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
Fix any of the following:
- ARIA role group is not allowed for given element
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
Fix any of the following:
- ARIA role group is not allowed for given element
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
Fix any of the following:
- ARIA role group is not allowed for given element
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
Fix any of the following:
- ARIA role group is not allowed for given element
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
Fix any of the following:
- ARIA role group is not allowed for given element
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
Fix any of the following:
- ARIA role group is not allowed for given element
<label id="header-veggie-burger" aria-label="Toggle main menu" for="header-nav-input-checkbox" data-link-name="header : veggie-burger : show" tabindex="0" role="button" data-testid="veggie-burger" class="dcr-1duss60">
Fix any of the following:
- ARIA role button is not allowed for given element
Passed Audits
<html> element must have a lang attribute1 element
Screen readers need language information to switch between pronunciation libraries. Without a specified language, screen readers default to the user's preferred language, resulting in incorrect pronunciation that sounds like a strange accent and makes content difficult or impossible to understand.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en">
<html> element must have a valid value for the lang attribute1 element
Screen readers use language-specific sound libraries for proper pronunciation. Invalid language attributes cause screen readers to use the wrong library, making text sound like a confusing accent or completely unintelligible, especially for multilingual users who access content in multiple languages.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en">
<li> elements must be contained in a <ul> or <ol>244 elements
Lists require proper semantic hierarchy with ul or ol parent elements and li child elements. This structure allows screen readers to announce when users enter a list, how many items it contains, and which item they're currently on, providing essential context for understanding the content.
Audit Elements
<li class="dcr-1x36b2n"><a href="/" style="--pillar-underline:#FF5943" id="navigation" data-link-name="header : titlepiece : nav : primary : News" class="dcr-17fanw1">News</a></li>
<li class="dcr-1gcso2u"><a href="/commentisfree" style="--pillar-underline:#FF7F0F" data-link-name="header : titlepiece : nav : primary : Opinion" class="dcr-9ucpkb">Opinion</a></li>
<li class="dcr-1gcso2u"><a href="/sport" style="--pillar-underline:#00B2FF" data-link-name="header : titlepiece : nav : primary : Sport" class="dcr-9ucpkb">Sport</a></li>
<li class="dcr-1gcso2u"><a href="/culture" style="--pillar-underline:#EACCA0" data-link-name="header : titlepiece : nav : primary : Culture" class="dcr-9ucpkb">Culture</a></li>
<li class="dcr-1kcody2"><a href="/lifeandstyle" style="--pillar-underline:#FFABDB" data-link-name="header : titlepiece : nav : primary : Lifestyle" class="dcr-9ucpkb">Lifestyle</a></li>
<li class="dcr-5wkng0"><a data-src-focus-disabled="true" href="/us-news" data-link-name="header : subnav : US news" class="dcr-15o3dy0">US news</a></li>
<li class="dcr-5wkng0"><a data-src-focus-disabled="true" href="/us-news/us-politics" data-link-name="header : subnav : US politics" class="dcr-15o3dy0">US politics</a></li>
<li class="dcr-5wkng0"><a data-src-focus-disabled="true" href="/football/world-cup-2026" data-link-name="header : subnav : World Cup 2026" class="dcr-15o3dy0">World Cup 2026</a></li>
<li class="dcr-5wkng0"><a data-src-focus-disabled="true" href="/world" data-link-name="header : subnav : World news" class="dcr-15o3dy0">World</a></li>
<li class="dcr-5wkng0"><a data-src-focus-disabled="true" href="/environment/climate-crisis" data-link-name="header : subnav : Climate crisis" class="dcr-15o3dy0">Climate crisis</a></li>
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<ul> and <ol> must only directly contain <li>, <script> or <template> elements69 elements
Lists must contain only li elements as direct children (besides non-content elements like script or style). When other content elements appear within ul or ol tags, screen readers cannot properly inform users they're listening to list items, breaking the expected list navigation experience.
Audit Elements
<ul class="dcr-1d6g26q">
<ul class="dcr-lr5en0">
<ul class="sublinks dcr-gv3v62">
<ul class="dcr-1l8peqy">
<ul class="dcr-1ecruyx">
<ul class="sublinks dcr-1rlh83z">
<ul class="dcr-1tcu2e2">
<ul class="sublinks dcr-1rlh83z">
<ul class="dcr-1k7hoo">
<ul data-heatphan-type="carousel" class="dcr-p5c8ki">
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All page content should be contained by landmarks4912 elements
Content should be organized within high-level landmark regions like <header>, <navigation>, <main>, and <footer>. Content outside these sections is difficult to find and its purpose may be unclear, making navigation inefficient for screen reader users who rely on landmarks to understand page structure.
Audit Elements
<a href="#maincontent" data-link-name="skip : main content" class="dcr-1gpubb">Skip to main content</a>
<a href="#navigation" data-link-name="skip : navigation" class="dcr-1gpubb">Skip to navigation</a>
<gu-island name="AlreadyVisited" priority="feature" deferuntil="idle" props="{}" data-island-status="hydrated"></gu-island><gu-island name="AdmiralScript" priority="feature" deferuntil="idle" props="{}" data-island-status="hydrated"></gu-island><gu-island name="FocusStyles" priority="enhancement" deferuntil="idle" props="{}" data-island-status="hydrated"></gu-island><gu-island name="Metrics" priority="critical" props="{"commercialMetricsEnabled":true,"tests":{}}" data-island-status="hydrated"></gu-island><gu-island name="ShowHideContainers" priority="enhancement" deferuntil="idle" props="{}" data-island-status="hydrated"></gu-island><gu-island name="SetABTests" priority="critical" props="{"serverSideABTests":{}}" data-island-status="hydrated"></gu-island><gu-island name="SetAdTargeting" priority="critical" props="{"adTargeting":{"cus..." data-island-status="hydrated"><gu-island name="BrazeMessaging" priority="feature" deferuntil="idle" props="{"idApiUrl":"https://idapi.theguardian.com"}" data-island-status="hydrated"></gu-island>Showing first 10 of 4912 audited elements.
Alternative text of images should not be repeated as text133 elements
Duplicating alternative text adjacent to an image or link forces screen readers to announce the same information twice. This redundancy is unnecessary and confusing, especially when image buttons repeat their labels in nearby text.
Audit Elements
<img alt="See how New York's mayor maps out the world’s biggest tournament" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/7a14b0cc82042f62443d3b389ff1e18fdcf65b83/759_0_1080_1080/master/1080.jpg?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="Samantha Ross and Adam at a picnic as the sun sets behind palm trees" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/0d7d5600e92263affa6d2e6906d2d386c3954c64/0_390_2912_2909/master/2912.jpg?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="a young man looking left " src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/59cadd07443261b5d777708209b68d541d9c43ac/671_0_6677_5345/master/6677.jpg?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="A person walking a group of dogs." src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/d3d3fc515847a5e210360191651830abe96cce18/0_0_4800_4800/master/4800.jpg?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="Jodie Foster, Robert..." src="https://i.guim.co.uk..." loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="Dave Schilling" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/uploads/2017/10/06/Dave-Schilling,-L.png?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" class="dcr-1yduq3m">
<img alt="Graphic illustration..." src="https://i.guim.co.uk..." loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-l300o4">
<img alt="Man in black suit speaking with someone on his right." src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/eeee189ea48f010ce1cd54edbd30fd060cb40485/229_0_2917_2333/master/2917.jpg?width=120&dpr=1&s=none&crop=5%3A4" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-l300o4">
<img alt="Facade of center with black letters on it." src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/efe51fb5ffa303f2e28df802f1ededed1b2bd790/1027_0_6256_5005/master/6256.jpg?width=120&dpr=1&s=none&crop=5%3A4" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-l300o4">
<img alt="New York Knicks cent..." src="https://i.guim.co.uk..." loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-l300o4">
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ARIA attributes must be used as specified for the element's role153 elements
Using ARIA attributes where they're not expected causes unpredictable behavior in assistive technologies. Following the ARIA specification ensures that screen readers and other tools can properly interpret and communicate your content's meaning to people with disabilities.
Audit Elements
<div data-link-name="Front | /us" role="region" aria-roledescription="carousel" aria-label="Highlights" aria-live="polite" class="dcr-1beghel">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/football/video/2026/jun/06/zohran-mamdani-the-guardian-bracketology-predict-world-cup-winner-video" data-link-name="media | group-0 | card-@1" aria-label="Mamdani plays the Guardian's World Cup Bracketology" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/07/moment-i-knew-five-hours-late-christmas-lunch-act-of-kindness" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@2" aria-label="He was five hours late to Christmas lunch – then I realised why" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/06/his-dad-was-deported-high-school-graduation" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@3" aria-label="ICE deported his dad. Now he’s graduating high school without him" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/us-news/2026/jun/06/dog-poop-new-york-city-sidewalks" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@4" aria-label="New Yorkers sniff at pet owners leaving behind animal waste" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
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ARIA attributes must conform to valid names153 elements
Misspelled or non-existent ARIA attributes cannot perform their intended accessibility function. Assistive technologies rely on correctly spelled, current ARIA attributes to convey proper user interface behaviors and structural information to people with disabilities.
Audit Elements
<div data-link-name="Front | /us" role="region" aria-roledescription="carousel" aria-label="Highlights" aria-live="polite" class="dcr-1beghel">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/football/video/2026/jun/06/zohran-mamdani-the-guardian-bracketology-predict-world-cup-winner-video" data-link-name="media | group-0 | card-@1" aria-label="Mamdani plays the Guardian's World Cup Bracketology" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/07/moment-i-knew-five-hours-late-christmas-lunch-act-of-kindness" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@2" aria-label="He was five hours late to Christmas lunch – then I realised why" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/06/his-dad-was-deported-high-school-graduation" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@3" aria-label="ICE deported his dad. Now he’s graduating high school without him" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/us-news/2026/jun/06/dog-poop-new-york-city-sidewalks" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@4" aria-label="New Yorkers sniff at pet owners leaving behind animal waste" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
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ARIA attributes must conform to valid values153 elements
ARIA attributes must contain correctly spelled values that match the attribute's expected options. Invalid values prevent the accessibility feature from working, making content inaccessible to assistive technology users who depend on these attributes for navigation and interaction.
Audit Elements
<div data-link-name="Front | /us" role="region" aria-roledescription="carousel" aria-label="Highlights" aria-live="polite" class="dcr-1beghel">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/football/video/2026/jun/06/zohran-mamdani-the-guardian-bracketology-predict-world-cup-winner-video" data-link-name="media | group-0 | card-@1" aria-label="Mamdani plays the Guardian's World Cup Bracketology" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/07/moment-i-knew-five-hours-late-christmas-lunch-act-of-kindness" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@2" aria-label="He was five hours late to Christmas lunch – then I realised why" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/06/his-dad-was-deported-high-school-graduation" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@3" aria-label="ICE deported his dad. Now he’s graduating high school without him" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/us-news/2026/jun/06/dog-poop-new-york-city-sidewalks" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@4" aria-label="New Yorkers sniff at pet owners leaving behind animal waste" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
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ARIA commands must have an accessible name1 element
Screen reader users cannot determine the purpose of interactive elements with role="link", role="button", or role="menuitem" that lack an accessible name. Without a name, these controls are essentially invisible to assistive technology users.
Audit Elements
<label id="header-veggie-burger" aria-label="Toggle main menu" for="header-nav-input-checkbox" data-link-name="header : veggie-burger : show" tabindex="0" role="button" data-testid="veggie-burger" class="dcr-1duss60">
ARIA hidden element must not be focusable or contain focusable elements82 elements
Elements with aria-hidden="true" are removed from the accessibility API but remain keyboard-focusable, creating confusion about their visibility state. When users tab to these hidden elements, screen readers stay silent, leaving users unaware of what they've focused on or why nothing is being announced.
Audit Elements
<div id="dfp-ad--top-above-nav" class="js-ad-slot ad-slot ad-slot--top-above-nav ad-slot--mpu-banner-ad ad-slot--rendered" data-link-name="ad slot top-above-nav" data-name="top-above-nav" data-testid="slot" aria-hidden="true"></div>
<svg viewBox="-3 -3 30 30" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-hidden="true"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M1 12.956h18.274l-7.167 8.575.932.932L23 12.478v-.956l-9.96-9.985-.932.932 7.166 8.575H1z"></path></svg>
<svg width="18" height="18" viewBox="0 0 18 18" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M14.4 9.2925V8.7525L6.4425 3.75L6 4.02V13.9425L6.4425 14.25L14.4 9.2925Z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg>
<svg viewBox="-3 -3 30 30" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="m8.482 1-.982.957L15.882 12 7.5 22.044l.982.956 10.471-10.471V11.47z"></path></svg>
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 -3 300 100" fill="var(--masthead-nav-link-text)" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true">
<input type="checkbox" id="header-nav-input-checkbox" name="more" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" class="dcr-1acea34">
<svg width="26" viewBox="-3 -3 30 30" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M23 7V5H1v2zm0 6v-2H1v2zm0 6v-2H1v2z" fill="var(--masthead-veggie-burger-icon)"></path></svg>
<svg width="26" viewBox="-3 -3 30 30" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true">
<input type="checkbox" id="News-checkbox-input" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" class="dcr-1acea34">
<input type="checkbox" id="Opinion-checkbox-input" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" class="dcr-1acea34">
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ARIA role should be appropriate for the element173 elements
Invalid ARIA role and HTML element combinations can break accessibility for entire sections of your application. When roles are used incorrectly, assistive technologies may report confusing or nonsensical information to users, making it impossible for them to understand and interact with the interface properly.
Audit Elements
<div data-link-name="Front | /us" role="region" aria-roledescription="carousel" aria-label="Highlights" aria-live="polite" class="dcr-1beghel">
<ul role="menubar" data-testid="nav-menu-columns" class="dcr-6sl420">
<li role="none" class="dcr-1b0pb7e">
<ul role="menu" id="newsLinks" data-testid="newsLinks" class="dcr-11vt4tq">
<li role="none" class="dcr-9ra8aa"><a class="selectableMenuItem dcr-1julzi7" href="/" role="menuitem" data-link-name="header : secondary : View all News" data-testid="column-collapse-sublink-News" tabindex="-1">View all News</a></li>
<a class="selectableMenuItem dcr-1julzi7" href="/" role="menuitem" data-link-name="header : secondary : View all News" data-testid="column-collapse-sublink-News" tabindex="-1">View all News</a>
<li role="none" class="dcr-4hq641"><a class="selectableMenuItem dcr-1julzi7" href="/us-news" role="menuitem" data-link-name="header : secondary : US news" data-testid="column-collapse-sublink-US news" tabindex="-1">US news</a></li>
<a class="selectableMenuItem dcr-1julzi7" href="/us-news" role="menuitem" data-link-name="header : secondary : US news" data-testid="column-collapse-sublink-US news" tabindex="-1">US news</a>
<li role="none" class="dcr-4hq641"><a class="selectableMenuItem dcr-1julzi7" href="/us-news/us-politics" role="menuitem" data-link-name="header : secondary : US politics" data-testid="column-collapse-sublink-US politics" tabindex="-1">US politics</a></li>
<a class="selectableMenuItem dcr-1julzi7" href="/us-news/us-politics" role="menuitem" data-link-name="header : secondary : US politics" data-testid="column-collapse-sublink-US politics" tabindex="-1">US politics</a>
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ARIA roles used must conform to valid values10 elements
Invalid ARIA role values prevent assistive technologies from understanding and communicating the element's purpose to users. Without valid roles, screen readers cannot provide information about the element's features, properties, or how users should interact with it.
Audit Elements
<div data-link-name="Front | /us" role="region" aria-roledescription="carousel" aria-label="Highlights" aria-live="polite" class="dcr-1beghel">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<label id="header-veggie-burger" aria-label="Toggle main menu" for="header-nav-input-checkbox" data-link-name="header : veggie-burger : show" tabindex="0" role="button" data-testid="veggie-burger" class="dcr-1duss60">
<ul role="list" style="--sub-nav-link:var(--sub-nav-link-header)" class="dcr-12t3ay9">
<ul role="list" class="dcr-1gt8egs">
aria-hidden="true" must not be present on the document body1 element
Setting <body aria-hidden="true" hides all page content from assistive technologies while leaving it visible on screen. This creates a confusing experience where keyboard users can still tab to elements, but screen readers remain completely silent, providing no information about what's focused.
Audit Elements
<body class="">
Aside should not be contained in another landmark12 elements
Screen reader users can skip over complementary content like <aside> elements when they appear at the top level. Embedding asides within other landmarks may disable this navigation feature, forcing users to wade through ancillary content they want to skip.
Audit Elements
<aside data-ad-slot="true" class="ad-slot-container dcr-pk9vk9">
<aside data-ad-slot="true" class="ad-slot-container dcr-18j6dly">
<aside data-ad-slot="true" class="ad-slot-container dcr-18j6dly">
<aside data-ad-slot="true" class="ad-slot-container dcr-18j6dly">
<aside data-ad-slot="true" class="ad-slot-container dcr-18j6dly">
<aside data-ad-slot="true" class="ad-slot-container dcr-18j6dly">
<aside data-ad-slot="true" class="ad-slot-container dcr-18j6dly">
<aside data-ad-slot="true" class="ad-slot-container dcr-18j6dly">
<aside data-ad-slot="true" class="ad-slot-container dcr-18j6dly">
<aside style="background-color:var(--article-section-background)" class="dcr-1xdhyk6">
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Banner landmark should not be contained in another landmark1 element
Banner landmarks must be top-level to effectively designate the header portion of the page. Nested banner landmarks fail to provide the structural information screen reader users need to navigate efficiently through the page layout.
Audit Elements
<header data-component="header">
Buttons must have discernible text2 elements
Screen reader users cannot determine the purpose of buttons without an accessible name. Without a name, users don't know what action the button will perform when activated.
Audit Elements
<button type="button" aria-live="polite" aria-label="Move highlight stories forwards" data-link-name="highlights container right chevron" class="dcr-fq58ld">
<button aria-expanded="false" data-link-name="header : titlepiece : edition-picker: toggle" data-testid="dropdown-button" type="button" class="dcr-1s2zcg3">US</button>
Certain ARIA roles must contain particular children2 elements
ARIA roles missing required child elements cannot perform their intended accessibility functions. Children provide essential context, like how a treeitem relates to its parent container and siblings. Without proper children, assistive technologies cannot convey this structural information to users.
Audit Elements
<ul role="list" style="--sub-nav-link:var(--sub-nav-link-header)" class="dcr-12t3ay9">
<ul role="list" class="dcr-1gt8egs">
Contentinfo landmark should not be contained in another landmark1 element
The contentinfo landmark must be at the top level to help screen reader users quickly navigate to footer information. When nested inside another landmark, it becomes harder to find, defeating its purpose of providing quick access to content information.
Audit Elements
<footer style="background-color:#052962" class="dcr-1xdhyk6">
Deprecated ARIA roles must not be used10 elements
Deprecated ARIA roles are not recognized by modern screen readers and assistive technologies. Using outdated roles means some users cannot access essential information or functionality on your site.
Audit Elements
<div data-link-name="Front | /us" role="region" aria-roledescription="carousel" aria-label="Highlights" aria-live="polite" class="dcr-1beghel">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<label id="header-veggie-burger" aria-label="Toggle main menu" for="header-nav-input-checkbox" data-link-name="header : veggie-burger : show" tabindex="0" role="button" data-testid="veggie-burger" class="dcr-1duss60">
<ul role="list" style="--sub-nav-link:var(--sub-nav-link-header)" class="dcr-12t3ay9">
<ul role="list" class="dcr-1gt8egs">
Document should have one main landmark1 element
Every page should have exactly one main landmark that identifies the primary content. Without a main landmark, screen reader users must navigate through all content linearly to find what they're looking for, making page navigation difficult and time-consuming.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en">
Document should not have more than one banner landmark1 element
Multiple banner landmarks force screen reader users to sort through duplicate options to find header information. Each page should have only one banner landmark to enable quick, predictable navigation to the header without overwhelming users with unnecessary choices.
Audit Elements
<header data-component="header">
Document should not have more than one contentinfo landmark1 element
Multiple contentinfo landmarks force screen reader users to sort through extra options to find footer information. Each page should have only one content info landmark to enable quick, predictable navigation without overwhelming users with duplicate structural markers.
Audit Elements
<footer class="dcr-x3nolh">
Document should not have more than one main landmark1 element
Multiple main landmarks confuse screen reader users about where the primary content is located. Each page should have only one main landmark so users can quickly and predictably navigate to the primary content area.
Audit Elements
<main data-layout="FrontLayout" data-link-name="Front | /us" id="maincontent" class="dcr-0">
Documents must have <title> element to aid in navigation1 element
The page title is the first thing screen reader users hear when loading a page. Without a descriptive, unique title, users must read through the entire page to understand its contents and purpose, wasting valuable time on every page visit.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en">
Elements marked as presentational should be consistently ignored2 elements
Elements with role="none" or role="presentation" should be removed from the accessibility tree. Adding global ARIA attributes or making these elements focusable prevents their removal, leaving them accessible to screen readers when they should be ignored, creating unexpected and confusing behavior.
Audit Elements
<img alt="" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/uploads/2026/06/06/Mamdani_plays_the_Guardian_s_World_Cup_Bracketology___loop--afe18812-0268-4bbd-be84-69358d130ff4-1.1.0000000.jpg?width=465&dpr=1&s=none&crop=5%3A4" loading="lazy" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-l300o4">
<img alt="" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/uploads/2026/06/05/Stateside_NBA_loop--8097de79-9401-4956-a33b-72d3df4eb88e-1.1.0000000.jpg?width=465&dpr=1&s=none&crop=5%3A4" loading="lazy" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-l300o4">
Elements must meet minimum color contrast ratio thresholds161 elements
People with low vision or color blindness cannot read text that lacks sufficient contrast with its background. With nearly three times more people having low vision than total blindness, and 8% of men and 0.4% of women having color deficiencies, adequate contrast is essential for making text readable to millions of users.
Audit Elements
<h2 class="dcr-inqvnp">Support the Guardian</h2>
<span class="dcr-i1dpfa">Last chance to fund independent journalism with 50% off</span>
<a href="https://support.theg..." class="dcr-1nulcij" style="grid-area: cta1;">
<a href="https://support.theg..." data-link-name="header : topbar : pr..." class="dcr-vxblrw">
<a href="/email-newsletters" data-link-name="header : topbar : newsletters" class="dcr-vxblrw">Newsletters</a>
<a href="https://profile.theguardian.com/signin?INTCMP=DOTCOM_NEWHEADER_SIGNIN&ABCMP=ab-sign-in&componentEventParams=componentType%3Didentityauthentication%26componentId%3Dguardian_signin_header" data-link-name="header : topbar : signin" class="dcr-1ta4x6o">
<a href="/" style="--pillar-underline:#FF5943" id="navigation" data-link-name="header : titlepiece : nav : primary : News" class="dcr-17fanw1">News</a>
<a href="/commentisfree" style="--pillar-underline:#FF7F0F" data-link-name="header : titlepiece : nav : primary : Opinion" class="dcr-9ucpkb">Opinion</a>
<a href="/sport" style="--pillar-underline:#00B2FF" data-link-name="header : titlepiece : nav : primary : Sport" class="dcr-9ucpkb">Sport</a>
<a href="/culture" style="--pillar-underline:#EACCA0" data-link-name="header : titlepiece : nav : primary : Culture" class="dcr-9ucpkb">Culture</a>
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Elements must only use permitted ARIA attributes153 elements
Using prohibited ARIA attributes prevents important information from reaching assistive technology users. It also causes assistive technologies to behave inconsistently as they attempt to compensate for the error.
Audit Elements
<div data-link-name="Front | /us" role="region" aria-roledescription="carousel" aria-label="Highlights" aria-live="polite" class="dcr-1beghel">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/football/video/2026/jun/06/zohran-mamdani-the-guardian-bracketology-predict-world-cup-winner-video" data-link-name="media | group-0 | card-@1" aria-label="Mamdani plays the Guardian's World Cup Bracketology" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/07/moment-i-knew-five-hours-late-christmas-lunch-act-of-kindness" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@2" aria-label="He was five hours late to Christmas lunch – then I realised why" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/06/his-dad-was-deported-high-school-graduation" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@3" aria-label="ICE deported his dad. Now he’s graduating high school without him" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/us-news/2026/jun/06/dog-poop-new-york-city-sidewalks" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@4" aria-label="New Yorkers sniff at pet owners leaving behind animal waste" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
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Elements must only use supported ARIA attributes153 elements
Using ARIA attributes in roles where they're not allowed can disable accessibility for entire sections of your application. Invalid attribute-role combinations create conflicts that cause assistive technologies to report incorrect or nonsensical information about your interface.
Audit Elements
<div data-link-name="Front | /us" role="region" aria-roledescription="carousel" aria-label="Highlights" aria-live="polite" class="dcr-1beghel">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/football/video/2026/jun/06/zohran-mamdani-the-guardian-bracketology-predict-world-cup-winner-video" data-link-name="media | group-0 | card-@1" aria-label="Mamdani plays the Guardian's World Cup Bracketology" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/07/moment-i-knew-five-hours-late-christmas-lunch-act-of-kindness" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@2" aria-label="He was five hours late to Christmas lunch – then I realised why" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/06/his-dad-was-deported-high-school-graduation" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@3" aria-label="ICE deported his dad. Now he’s graduating high school without him" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<a href="/us-news/2026/jun/06/dog-poop-new-york-city-sidewalks" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@4" aria-label="New Yorkers sniff at pet owners leaving behind animal waste" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
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Elements should not have tabindex greater than zero3 elements
Using tabindex values greater than 0 creates unexpected tab orders that disorient users. It makes elements appear to be skipped when users tab past them, requires setting tabindex on every element to maintain order, and forces all tabindex items to be visited before any normal elements, breaking natural navigation flow.
Audit Elements
<label id="header-veggie-burger" aria-label="Toggle main menu" for="header-nav-input-checkbox" data-link-name="header : veggie-burger : show" tabindex="0" role="button" data-testid="veggie-burger" class="dcr-1duss60">
<video id="video-collection-3-splash-0" crossorigin="anonymous" tabindex="0" data-testid="self-hosted-video-player" data-chromatic="ignore" preload="none" loop="" muted="" playsinline="" disablepictureinpicture="" class="dcr-1p3pjnr">
<video id="video-collection-8-splash-0" crossorigin="anonymous" tabindex="0" data-testid="self-hosted-video-player" data-chromatic="ignore" preload="none" loop="" muted="" playsinline="" disablepictureinpicture="" class="dcr-1p3pjnr">
Heading levels should only increase by one218 elements
Headings convey page structure for screen reader users the same way text size does for sighted users. Properly ordered headings (h1 through h6) allow screen reader users to quickly navigate and understand content structure, saving significant time and frustration while also improving search engine optimization.
Audit Elements
<h2 class="dcr-inqvnp">Support the Guardian</h2>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1m5r57z"><div style="color:var(--highlights-card-kicker-text);background-color:transparent" class="dcr-1cc5b8d">Watch</div><span class="show-underline headline-text dcr-jlpcus">Mamdani plays the Guardian's World Cup Bracketology</span></h3>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1m5r57z"><div style="color:var(--highlights-card-kicker-text);background-color:transparent" class="dcr-1cc5b8d">The moment I knew</div><span class="show-underline headline-text dcr-jlpcus">He was five hours late to Christmas lunch – then I realised why</span></h3>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1m5r57z"><div style="color:var(--highlights-card-kicker-text);background-color:transparent" class="dcr-1cc5b8d">US immigration</div><span class="show-underline headline-text dcr-jlpcus">ICE deported his dad. Now he’s graduating high school without him</span></h3>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1m5r57z"><div style="color:var(--highlights-card-kicker-text);background-color:transparent" class="dcr-1cc5b8d">Party poopers</div><span class="show-underline headline-text dcr-jlpcus">New Yorkers sniff at pet owners leaving behind animal waste</span></h3>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1m5r57z"><div style="color:var(--highlights-card-kicker-text);background-color:transparent" class="dcr-1cc5b8d">Film</div><span class="show-underline headline-text dcr-jlpcus">Cast and crew reunite for Taxi Driver at 50</span></h3>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1m5r57z">
<h2 style="color:var(--article-section-title-news)" class="dcr-cnoe5p">News</h2>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1b3uhxs">
<h3 class="card-sublink-headline dcr-3wropy"><div style="color:var(--card-kicker-text);background-color:transparent" class="dcr-1b0f48m">US politics</div><span class="show-underline headline-text dcr-uyefka">More Republicans are breaking with Trump. Is it conscience or politics?</span></h3>
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Headings should not be empty218 elements
Screen readers announce headings to help users navigate page structure. Empty headings confuse users and prevent them from understanding the page's organization. Headings should only be used to convey structure, not for visual styling, and must contain accessible text that screen readers can announce.
Audit Elements
<h2 class="dcr-inqvnp">Support the Guardian</h2>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1m5r57z"><div style="color:var(--highlights-card-kicker-text);background-color:transparent" class="dcr-1cc5b8d">Watch</div><span class="show-underline headline-text dcr-jlpcus">Mamdani plays the Guardian's World Cup Bracketology</span></h3>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1m5r57z"><div style="color:var(--highlights-card-kicker-text);background-color:transparent" class="dcr-1cc5b8d">The moment I knew</div><span class="show-underline headline-text dcr-jlpcus">He was five hours late to Christmas lunch – then I realised why</span></h3>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1m5r57z"><div style="color:var(--highlights-card-kicker-text);background-color:transparent" class="dcr-1cc5b8d">US immigration</div><span class="show-underline headline-text dcr-jlpcus">ICE deported his dad. Now he’s graduating high school without him</span></h3>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1m5r57z"><div style="color:var(--highlights-card-kicker-text);background-color:transparent" class="dcr-1cc5b8d">Party poopers</div><span class="show-underline headline-text dcr-jlpcus">New Yorkers sniff at pet owners leaving behind animal waste</span></h3>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1m5r57z"><div style="color:var(--highlights-card-kicker-text);background-color:transparent" class="dcr-1cc5b8d">Film</div><span class="show-underline headline-text dcr-jlpcus">Cast and crew reunite for Taxi Driver at 50</span></h3>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1m5r57z">
<h2 style="color:var(--article-section-title-news)" class="dcr-cnoe5p">News</h2>
<h3 class="card-headline dcr-1b3uhxs">
<h3 class="card-sublink-headline dcr-3wropy"><div style="color:var(--card-kicker-text);background-color:transparent" class="dcr-1b0f48m">US politics</div><span class="show-underline headline-text dcr-uyefka">More Republicans are breaking with Trump. Is it conscience or politics?</span></h3>
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IDs used in ARIA and labels must be unique50 elements
Duplicate IDs break the accessibility of ARIA elements, form labels, and table headers. When IDs are duplicated, assistive technologies and scripts only reference the first instance, causing subsequent elements with the same ID to be ignored or incorrectly associated.
Audit Elements
<input type="checkbox" id="header-nav-input-checkbox" name="more" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" role="button" aria-expanded="false" aria-haspopup="true" class="dcr-1acea34">
<input type="checkbox" id="News-checkbox-input" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" class="dcr-1acea34">
<ul role="menu" id="newsLinks" data-testid="newsLinks" class="dcr-11vt4tq">
<input type="checkbox" id="Opinion-checkbox-input" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" class="dcr-1acea34">
<ul role="menu" id="opinionLinks" data-testid="opinionLinks" class="dcr-v7ibvm">
<input type="checkbox" id="Sport-checkbox-input" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" class="dcr-1acea34">
<ul role="menu" id="sportLinks" data-testid="sportLinks" class="dcr-wp8bgr">
<input type="checkbox" id="Culture-checkbox-input" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" class="dcr-1acea34">
<ul role="menu" id="cultureLinks" data-testid="cultureLinks" class="dcr-1yytfii">
<input type="checkbox" id="Lifestyle-checkbox-input" tabindex="-1" aria-hidden="true" class="dcr-1acea34">
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Images must have alternative text133 elements
Screen readers cannot translate images into text without alt attributes. Alternative text is essential for blind users and beneficial for users with low vision or color blindness, providing the same information that sighted users get from viewing the image.
Audit Elements
<img alt="See how New York's mayor maps out the world’s biggest tournament" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/7a14b0cc82042f62443d3b389ff1e18fdcf65b83/759_0_1080_1080/master/1080.jpg?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="Samantha Ross and Adam at a picnic as the sun sets behind palm trees" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/0d7d5600e92263affa6d2e6906d2d386c3954c64/0_390_2912_2909/master/2912.jpg?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="a young man looking left " src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/59cadd07443261b5d777708209b68d541d9c43ac/671_0_6677_5345/master/6677.jpg?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="A person walking a group of dogs." src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/d3d3fc515847a5e210360191651830abe96cce18/0_0_4800_4800/master/4800.jpg?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="Jodie Foster, Robert..." src="https://i.guim.co.uk..." loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="Dave Schilling" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/uploads/2017/10/06/Dave-Schilling,-L.png?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" class="dcr-1yduq3m">
<img alt="Graphic illustration..." src="https://i.guim.co.uk..." loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-l300o4">
<img alt="Man in black suit speaking with someone on his right." src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/eeee189ea48f010ce1cd54edbd30fd060cb40485/229_0_2917_2333/master/2917.jpg?width=120&dpr=1&s=none&crop=5%3A4" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-l300o4">
<img alt="Facade of center with black letters on it." src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/efe51fb5ffa303f2e28df802f1ededed1b2bd790/1027_0_6256_5005/master/6256.jpg?width=120&dpr=1&s=none&crop=5%3A4" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-l300o4">
<img alt="New York Knicks cent..." src="https://i.guim.co.uk..." loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-l300o4">
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Inline text spacing must be adjustable with custom stylesheets555 elements
Single-spaced text makes it difficult for people with cognitive disabilities to track lines while reading. Providing line spacing between 1.5 to 2 helps these users start a new line more easily after finishing the previous one.
Audit Elements
<section style="background-color:var(--article-section-background)" class="dcr-1xdhyk6">
<div style="border-color:var(--article-border)" class="dcr-1s8spa1">
<section style="background-color:var(--masthead-top-bar-background)" class="dcr-1xdhyk6">
<div style="border-color:var(--article-border)" class="dcr-1s8spa1">
<div style="padding-right:12px" class="dcr-nbmlft">
<a href="https://support.theg..." class="dcr-1nulcij" style="grid-area: cta1;">
<div style="padding-right:12px" class="dcr-1m16xt4">
<div style="padding-right:12px" class="dcr-1m16xt4"><a href="/email-newsletters" data-link-name="header : topbar : newsletters" class="dcr-vxblrw">Newsletters</a></div>
<div style="padding-right:0" class="dcr-1m16xt4">
<section style="background-color:var(--highlights-container-background)" class="dcr-1xdhyk6">
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Interactive controls must not be nested134 elements
Nested interactive elements create empty tab stops where screen readers remain silent. When users tab to a focusable element inside another interactive control, they receive no information about its name, role, or state, creating a confusing and broken navigation experience.
Audit Elements
<img alt="See how New York's mayor maps out the world’s biggest tournament" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/7a14b0cc82042f62443d3b389ff1e18fdcf65b83/759_0_1080_1080/master/1080.jpg?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="Samantha Ross and Adam at a picnic as the sun sets behind palm trees" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/0d7d5600e92263affa6d2e6906d2d386c3954c64/0_390_2912_2909/master/2912.jpg?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="a young man looking left " src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/59cadd07443261b5d777708209b68d541d9c43ac/671_0_6677_5345/master/6677.jpg?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="A person walking a group of dogs." src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/d3d3fc515847a5e210360191651830abe96cce18/0_0_4800_4800/master/4800.jpg?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="Jodie Foster, Robert..." src="https://i.guim.co.uk..." loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-3sg7t2">
<img alt="Dave Schilling" src="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/uploads/2017/10/06/Dave-Schilling,-L.png?width=98&dpr=1&s=none&crop=1%3A1" class="dcr-1yduq3m">
<button type="button" aria-live="polite" aria-label="Move highlight stories forwards" data-link-name="highlights container right chevron" class="dcr-fq58ld">
<button aria-expanded="false" data-link-name="header : titlepiece : edition-picker: toggle" data-testid="dropdown-button" type="button" class="dcr-1s2zcg3">US</button>
<label id="header-veggie-burger" aria-label="Toggle main menu" for="header-nav-input-checkbox" data-link-name="header : veggie-burger : show" tabindex="0" role="button" data-testid="veggie-burger" class="dcr-1duss60">
<img alt="Graphic illustration..." src="https://i.guim.co.uk..." loading="eager" data-chromatic="ignore" class="dcr-l300o4">
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Landmarks should have a unique role or role/label/title (i.e. accessible name) combination5 elements
Each landmark on a page must have either a unique role or a unique accessible name. Duplicate landmarks confuse screen reader users about which section they're navigating to, making it difficult to efficiently move through the page structure.
Audit Elements
<header data-component="header">
<div data-link-name="Front | /us" role="region" aria-roledescription="carousel" aria-label="Highlights" aria-live="polite" class="dcr-1beghel">
<nav style="background-color:var(--masthead-nav-background);color:var(--masthead-nav-link-text)" class="dcr-5k6jfi">
<main data-layout="FrontLayout" data-link-name="Front | /us" id="maincontent" class="dcr-0">
<footer style="background-color:#052962" class="dcr-1xdhyk6">
Links must be distinguishable without relying on color1 element
People with low vision or color blindness cannot visually distinguish links from surrounding text without sufficient color contrast (3:1 ratio minimum). When link colors are too similar to regular text, users with visual impairments cannot identify which text is clickable.
Audit Elements
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/info/2024/feb/28/what-is-the-deeply-read-list" class="dcr-1uwwqu0">Learn more</a>
Links must have discernible text287 elements
Keyboard users and screen reader users can only interact with links that have accessible names and can receive focus. Without proper names, users don't know where links lead. Without keyboard focus, users who cannot use a mouse cannot activate the links at all.
Audit Elements
<a href="#maincontent" data-link-name="skip : main content" class="dcr-1gpubb">Skip to main content</a>
<a href="#navigation" data-link-name="skip : navigation" class="dcr-1gpubb">Skip to navigation</a>
<a href="https://support.theg..." class="dcr-1nulcij" style="grid-area: cta1;">
<a href="https://support.theg..." data-link-name="header : topbar : pr..." class="dcr-vxblrw">
<a href="/email-newsletters" data-link-name="header : topbar : newsletters" class="dcr-vxblrw">Newsletters</a>
<a href="https://profile.theguardian.com/signin?INTCMP=DOTCOM_NEWHEADER_SIGNIN&ABCMP=ab-sign-in&componentEventParams=componentType%3Didentityauthentication%26componentId%3Dguardian_signin_header" data-link-name="header : topbar : signin" class="dcr-1ta4x6o">
<a href="/football/video/2026/jun/06/zohran-mamdani-the-guardian-bracketology-predict-world-cup-winner-video" data-link-name="media | group-0 | card-@1" aria-label="Mamdani plays the Guardian's World Cup Bracketology" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<a href="/lifeandstyle/2026/jun/07/moment-i-knew-five-hours-late-christmas-lunch-act-of-kindness" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@2" aria-label="He was five hours late to Christmas lunch – then I realised why" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<a href="/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jun/06/his-dad-was-deported-high-school-graduation" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@3" aria-label="ICE deported his dad. Now he’s graduating high school without him" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
<a href="/us-news/2026/jun/06/dog-poop-new-york-city-sidewalks" data-link-name="feature | group-0 | card-@4" aria-label="New Yorkers sniff at pet owners leaving behind animal waste" class="dcr-qj3bsx"></a>
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Main landmark should not be contained in another landmark1 element
The main landmark must be at the top level and not nested inside other landmarks. This ensures screen reader users can quickly navigate to the primary content without searching through complex hierarchy, making page navigation simpler and more predictable.
Audit Elements
<main data-layout="FrontLayout" data-link-name="Front | /us" id="maincontent" class="dcr-0">
Page must have means to bypass repeated blocks1 element
Keyboard-only users must tab through all navigation and header content before reaching the main content, which can take several minutes and cause physical pain for users with motor limitations. Bypass mechanisms like skip links allow these users to jump directly to main content, saving time and reducing fatigue.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en">
Required ARIA attributes must be provided10 elements
ARIA widget roles need required attributes to describe their current state. Without these attributes, screen readers cannot communicate essential information like whether a checkbox is checked or a slider's current value, leaving users unable to interact effectively with the widget.
Audit Elements
<div data-link-name="Front | /us" role="region" aria-roledescription="carousel" aria-label="Highlights" aria-live="polite" class="dcr-1beghel">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<li role="group" aria-roledescription="slide" class="dcr-150126u">
<label id="header-veggie-burger" aria-label="Toggle main menu" for="header-nav-input-checkbox" data-link-name="header : veggie-burger : show" tabindex="0" role="button" data-testid="veggie-burger" class="dcr-1duss60">
<ul role="list" style="--sub-nav-link:var(--sub-nav-link-header)" class="dcr-12t3ay9">
<ul role="list" class="dcr-1gt8egs">
Scrollable region must have keyboard access3 elements
Scrollable regions must contain focusable elements or be focusable themselves to enable keyboard navigation. Without keyboard access, users cannot scroll to view content that extends beyond the visible area, making that content completely inaccessible to keyboard-only users.
Audit Elements
<html lang="en">
<ul data-link-name="container-0 | highlights" data-component="highlights" data-container-name="scrollable/highlights" data-heatphan-type="carousel" class="dcr-1p569ws">
<ul role="list" style="--sub-nav-link:var(--sub-nav-link-header)" class="dcr-12t3ay9">
The skip-link target should exist and be focusable2 elements
Skip links allow keyboard users to bypass repetitive navigation and jump directly to main content. Without skip links, users must tab through potentially hundreds of navigation links on every page, which is time-consuming and can cause physical pain for users with motor limitations.
Audit Elements
<a href="#maincontent" data-link-name="skip : main content" class="dcr-1gpubb">Skip to main content</a>
<a href="#navigation" data-link-name="skip : navigation" class="dcr-1gpubb">Skip to navigation</a>
Users should be able to zoom and scale the text up to 500%1 element
The user-scalable="no" and restrictive maximum-scale parameters prevent people with low vision from zooming to read content. Users who rely on browser zoom to enlarge text are blocked from accessing content at a readable size, violating their need to scale pages up to 5x zoom.
Audit Elements
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,minimum-scale=1,initial-scale=1">
Zooming and scaling must not be disabled1 element
Setting user-scalable="no" or maximum-scale less than 2 prevents people with low vision from zooming to read content. Users who enlarge text in their browsers are blocked from making content readable, violating accessibility guidelines that require supporting at least 200% zoom.
Audit Elements
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width,minimum-scale=1,initial-scale=1">