Shaking hands with Islamic State
When James Foley was murdered in Syria in 2014, his mother’s search for redemption began.
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The fragile crown
In an age of social media and conspiracy, the royal family is trapped between what it wants and what the…
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The Civil War never ended
The questions that sent Americans to war with each other in the late 19th century still shape the country.
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Hitler, Putin and the information wars
Peter Pomerantsev’s new book shows how Second World War propaganda tactics are being used by the Kremlin today.
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The Nordic parenting myth
Scandinavians are not better parents – but their politicians, unlike Britain’s, understand that childcare is a social good.
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Escape from the oldest hatred
In Rachel Cockerell’s Melting Point, the forgotten story of America’s Jewish homeland sheds light on the tragedies of the present.
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Jackie Kay Q&A: “Audre Lorde told me: ‘You can be black and Scottish’”
The poet and novelist on Bessie Smith, Coronation Street and being a night owl.
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Inside the collapse of the Tavistock Centre
Why the world’s largest gender clinic for children is closing.
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Toast or a shower? My great energy dilemma
The general consensus among my friends is that I should tell EDF to stick their bill where the sun don’t…
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Easter is not the right time to eat lamb
Meat from older animals is more obviously in season. Where did this hasty culinary tradition come from?
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When meditation goes wrong
A new podcast uncovers a wellness retreat linked to mental breakdowns and suicides.
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The death of a church
The closure of a Methodist chapel on Tyneside tells a story of England’s dwindling congregations – and highlights the loss…
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The NS Poem: Birthday
A new poem by Simon Armitage.
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Westminster’s downward spiral
Boris Johnson and his court brought an already corrupt system to new lows. Can ethics be restored to politics?
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Football is driven by money – but also improved by it
Thanks to Premier League billions, the likes of Bournemouth and Brighton attract good players, and, on occasion, can stuff the…
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At 32, I am only just getting over the concept of time difference
M— is away for a month. Two weeks today, by the time you read this.
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Ireland’s progressive centre cannot hold
As Leo Varadkar steps down as Taoiseach, voters are turning away from the Republic’s mainstream liberal consensus.
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I can’t find a diagnosis for Ted – but he can diagnose modern medicine
“Everything’s decided on thousands of people,” he told me. “That can’t possibly tell you what to do for any individual.”
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The revenge of Sue Gray
From Stormont to partygate, the former civil servant specialised in problematic situations. Now she’s Keir Starmer’s chief of staff.
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