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At 51, I’m about to start work as a junior doctor. It’s been a wild ride to get here

My transformation was most apparent the day I realised that a digital rectal examination can be life-saving

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They tried to smear him as an antisemite – but Mayor Zohran Mamdani walks in a rich Jewish tradition

When I look at Mamdani, I don’t see some radical departure. I see him as an heir to the Yiddish socialism that helped build New York

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At the turn of the year, I’m facing a pivot point. Midlife crisis? No thanks

At 50, I find myself in a gazing-up-at-trees phase. What does it all mean? It’s not completely clear – but it’s certainly bothering my kids, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

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The hill I will die on: enough of the ‘Hey you!’ faux friend nonsense. You’re a business, not my mate

No, your communications don’t make me feel valued as an individual. A ‘Dear’ or ‘Sir’ wouldn’t hurt once in a while, says writer Max Fletcher

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I’ve been a New Yorker for 23 years. Today Zohran Mamdani’s swearing-in makes this city a real home

The new mayor embraces social justice, and rejects hate and nationalism. That’s why we’re so excited to see what he’ll do in office, says author Mona Eltahawy

The Guardian - UK

When racists shout ‘Go home’, and you come from 15 places, what to do?

A DNA test showed me that theoretically I have links to a long list of countries – and that the way we look at belonging makes little sense, says Hugh Muir, executive editor, Opinion

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Cecilia Giménez’s botched Monkey Christ became a global meme. The real marvel was the woman behind it

The restorer, who died on Monday, brought unwanted attention to herself – and her small Spanish town. Then, slowly, a small miracle took place, says Sam Jones, the Guardian’s Madrid correspondent

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The never-ending fiasco of HS2 is a case study in how not to build

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The fact that this colossal waste of time and money continues to hurt the taxpayer’s pocket even after being cancelled must be used as a stick to beat this country’s once great construction industry back into shape

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The Guardian view on hard times for Britain’s charities: struggling to do more with less

Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today, the challenges facing the voluntary sector as it attempts to cope with an ongoing funding crisis

The Guardian - UK

Yes, women’s rights are under threat around the world. But we’ve found hope in unlikely places

From El Salvador to Russia, Iceland and Syria, women are pushing back against the rise of regressive forces. Let’s support their fight, says anti-racist feminist activist Rahila Gupta

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The one trick to nailing parenting this summer? Delete Instagram

Every time I open the app I’m bombarded with reels from accounts I don’t follow, promising they’ve cracked the code

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The WHO learned to love ‘anti-obesity’ jabs in 2025. I don’t fully agree, but I get it

While GLP-1 drugs promise an easy fix, our bodies still need what they have always needed: healthy food and regular exercise, says chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, Prof Devi Sridhar

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A polycrisis has shattered our world this year. But with care, we can put it back together

The challenges and strains have been almost too much to take. But in 2025, words of depth and courage have been an antidote to numbness, says novelist and political scientist, Elif Shafak

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Labubus, Taylor Swift and Sydney Sweeney: here’s the deluge that was 2025

It was a tough year (again) and we met it all with a shrug

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The hill I will die on: That stone-cold classic you love isn’t a party starter – it’s a party destroyer

Cameo’s Candy is one of the all-time great funk records, but after a six-minute dance formation everyone is heading for the door, says author Nels Abbey

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Why the CEO of a news website wants you to stop reading the news

Switch off, logout and live a little!

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I could not forgive the father who left me. Until a chance encounter changed my outlook

In 2025 I learned that reconciliation is less about a grand apology than a shift in perspective, says writer and screenwriter Carolin Würfel

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Even Nigel Farage should welcome fierce scrutiny of his school days

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: An opinion poll for The Independent suggests that the electorate is unmoved by stories from the Reform leader’s school days – but no potential leader of this country should be able to shrug off allegations of this seriousness without a proper defence

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The Guardian view on the new Monroe doctrine: Trump’s forceful approach to the western hemisphere comes at a cost

Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2025. Today, how US foreign policy has dramatically – and alarmingly – turned towards Latin America and the Caribbean

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The royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their finances, says academic Anna Whitelock

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Congress turns 140: A party coming to terms with its organisational woes

The 140th foundation day event of the Congress in New Delhi on Sunday was another occasion for the party to situate itself between a long legacy and an outlook for a changed political landscape. So, while the event turned its gaze back to its past, the reflections were also made…

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Psst: wanna buy a new year’s honour? Once it was simple. And now? Well, don’t rule it out

I’m fascinated by Maundy Gregory, who sold honours for Lloyd George. He wouldn’t be tolerated today, but don’t assume our system is flawless, says author and biographer Stephen Bates

Evening Standard

OPINION - Elizabeth Day: Small talk doesn't need to be boring. Here's how I make parties more fun

Parties can be anxiety-inducing... but they don’t need to be, says award-winning podcaster and bestselling author Elizabeth Day

The Guardian - US

As we prepare for 2026, remember we have the power to make our future

We enter 2026 with radical uncertainty about the fate of the US – but also with the clarity that people have the power to determine what it will be

The Guardian - US

Why is the Democratic party hiding its 2024 autopsy report?

If the DNC isn’t open and transparent about why they lost, then how can we be sure they will learn their lesson this time?

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