8320, 8323, 8415, 8456, 8457, 8462 Has Europe improved its response to outbreaks of Covid-19? Hospitalisations and death figures suggest the second wave has peaked in several countries. By Michael Goodier and Ido Vock
8268, 8415, 8422, 8492 Philippe Sands' Diary: In Nuremberg, I’m reminded of how far we have come When the first international criminal trial began on 20 November 1945, it set the precedent for holding war criminals to account, and an end to impunity for mass crimes. By Philippe Sands
8268, 8455, 8415, 8457, 8458, 8459 How Dolly Parton helped fund a Covid-19 vaccine – and unify a nation The country singer and all-American icon donated $1m to coronavirus vaccine research, but it's only the latest initiative in a lifetime of philanthropy. By Sophie McBain
8415, 8457, 8459 The Biden transition has begun, but the delay could prove costly for US democracy Donald Trump's refusal to publicly concede, and his continued efforts to overturn the election results, is jeopardising national security, the pandemic response and democracy. By Emily Tamkin
8320, 8323, 8415, 8493, 8457, 8462, 8416, 8473 How Poland’s abortion protests became a fight for democracy A court ruling has sparked demonstrations against the natalist policies of Europe's right-wing populists and raised questions about who makes Poland's laws. By Annabelle Chapman
8508, 8268, 8415, 8457, 8459 Leader: The last days of Trump As the president concedes power, the problems that fuelled his political rise will continue to haunt the republic. By New Statesman
8508, 8268, 8517, 8415, 8457, 8459, 8416, 8469 What US democracy can learn from ancient Greek philosophy In the face of intense political partisanship, Plato and Aristotle stressed the need for friendship among citizens and extolled the virtues of moderation and like-mindedness. By Teresa Bejan
8415, 8456 Why Covid-19 vaccines offer cause for hope and concern Many are optimistic after news of two vaccines claiming 90 per cent efficacy. But the global search for the most potent immunisation continues – and the road ahead is unclear. By Anjana Ahuja
8320, 8323, 8415, 8493, 8497, 8457, 8462, 8416, 8471 Why Moscow’s snowless winters are a warning to the world Russia’s warming climate has left it unmoored of its cultural foundations. By Felix Light
8320, 8323, 8415, 8457, 8462, 8416, 8468, 8470, 8473 How Viktor Orbán’s deepening power in Hungary is breaking the EU Amid a worsening coronavirus pandemic, the ruling party has a new target: LGBT Hungarians. By Ido Vock
8300, 8455, 8415, 8456 How to tackle Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy The director of the Vaccine Confidence Project on why the number of anti-vaxxers has risen and how to respond. By Sophie McBain
8320, 8322, 8415, 8457, 8463, 8416, 8470, 8473 “Young people feel hopeless”: the Thai protesters revolting against authoritarian rule The country’s dramatic youth-led protests are dividing generations, families and the nation. By Jessie Lau
8268, 8275 Patrick Hutchinson: “The death of George Floyd is one of the worst things I’ve ever seen” By Jason Cowley
8268, 8275, 8415, 8456, 8457, 8458 Leader: A plan for Britain The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened existing divides, and time is now running out to save the Union. By New Statesman
8268, 8367, 8517, 8415, 8457, 8458, 8416, 8469 Why the English left should be wary of devolution The creation of the Scottish parliament precipitated the collapse of more radical forms of territorial dissent, while failing to address the problems driving them. By Rory Scothorne
8268, 8328 Rishi Sunak’s spending review confirms that the “end of austerity” never began Departmental spending will be billions less than previously planned. By Anoosh Chakelian
8268, 8275, 8415, 8416, 8469 First Thoughts: How Suzanne Moore split the Guardian Free speech and the culture wars. By Peter Wilby
8268, 8328, 8274 Rishi Sunak's comprehensive spending review is a return to the rhetoric of austerity Although the reality is more complicated, British politics now sounds more like the 2010-17 era than 2017-20. By Stephen Bush
8277, 8391, 8415, 8422 I’ve never regularly kept a diary, but I envy those who have Diary, She Wrote, a podcast by Liz Beardsell, has encouraged me to write in my diary every day during lockdown. Will it last? By Ellen Peirson-Hagger
8277, 8282, 8515 Why I broke up with Spotify After years of relying on the music streaming service, I found its endless playlists were eroding my love of music. By Emily Bootle
8277, 8279 What the cat knows How our feline companions can teach us to exist in the world. By Mark Rowlands
8268, 8275, 8274 There is something odd about the BBC’s decision-making over Fairytale of New York By Stephen Bush
8268, 8366, 8277, 8362, 8415, 8422, 8492 How Princess Diana became a millennial obsession The late princess has become a canvas on to which a generation of women have painted themselves. By Eleanor Peake
8366, 8277, 8278, 8415, 8457, 8458, 8422, 8485, 8492 How a Mary Wollstonecraft statue became a feminist battleground Since it was unveiled in north London, a new sculpture commemorating the feminist pioneer has found itself at the centre of a fierce debate. Why? By Ellen Peirson-Hagger
8508, 8268, 8300, 8362, 8303, 8415, 8416 Can the right thrive on Parler? Right-wing personalities are moving away from liberal social media “echo chambers”, but risk building a useless one of their own. By Sarah Manavis
8300, 8303, 8415, 8493, 8496 How Zoom calls revived my social anxiety If you are instinctively shy or self-conscious, a video call is a uniquely awkward way to communicate. By Sophie McBain
8300, 8362, 8415, 8493, 8496, 8416, 8473 What is Parler? Inside the pro-Trump “unbiased” platform Billed as a defiant alternative to Twitter, the app has become synonymous with the alt-right and is gaining ground in the UK. By Sarah Manavis
8268, 8445, 8300, 8362, 8415, 8493 David Attenborough’s claim that humans have overrun the planet is his most popular comment A new study shows that Attenborough's unverified claims regarding overpopulation dominate social media discourse. By Sarah Manavis
8508, 8320, 8324, 8300, 8362, 8415, 8493, 8496, 8457, 8459, 8416, 8470 Revealed: Joe Biden has been hit harder by Twitter’s new retweet policy than Donald Trump New Statesman analysis suggests the changes have significantly limited the reach of the Democratic candidate’s tweets. By Katharine Swindells
8300, 8362, 8415, 8457, 8459, 8416, 8470 Why is Mark Zuckerberg gambling with the principles of an open web? The Facebook CEO's newfound support for the revision of a key internet law has raised questions about his motives. By Laurie Clarke
