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Polling suggests young Republicans may be more enthusiastic about Trump, than young Democrats are about Biden.
The laws around protest have rarely been tougher – so we have to wonder why the government is seeking more power by redefining what extremism means.
Haiti is descending into anarchy, causing the gang leader behind the violence to emerge as the country’s most powerful leader.
A major ground assault on Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip during one of Islam’s most important months could result in a major escalation of violence.
Catherine is far from the first royal to experiment with photo editing.
Leo Varadkar has been criticised for expecting the public to vote in favour of adding vague language to the constitution.
Between 1939 and 1945, Pope Pius XII put the interests of the Catholic Church in Germany before the fate of European Jews.
Marriage isn’t the most important factor for family or child wellbeing.
Only five female racing drivers have ever entered a world championship grand prix – of whom just two qualified and raced.
Police are still reeling from a decade of austerity funding cuts.
From conscientious objectors to hippies and seniors, intentional communities offer refuge and purpose for people seeking a different way of life.
Haiti is facing a wave of chaos as gang violence grips the country.
The crisis in NHS dentistry is driving increasing numbers abroad for treatment. Here are some of their stories.
The US president has ordered a pier to be built so that it can supply aid to Gaza. But it will not be enough.
Live Aid showed charities how much celebrity involvement could raise the profile of particular causes – but also the kind of problems that associations like this can bring.
Labour’s Muslim vote is concentrated in safe seats – but with an electoral mountain to climb, no contest can be taken for granted.
Biden outlined a plan to build a temporary port to deliver aid to Gaza, and called on Israel to protect innocent victims in Gaza.
People are coming out at younger ages – but if you’re navigating your sexuality in your 20s and 30s, you aren’t alone.
A selection of our coverage of the conflict in Gaza from the past fortnight.
Thousands of fans packed out stadiums for the 1971 women’s World Cup, but it has been virtually erased from history.
Investigating sex crimes in a war zone will be hard, but accountability for these crimes against humanity is vital.
The social categories that we belong to shape our understanding of the world in different ways.
Chinese women are ignoring taboos around menstrual products to argue for fairer prices, using social media channels.
Opposition from soldiers’ wives is an underestimated form of resistance against Vladimir Putin.