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Why do billionaires have so many children if they’re not prepared to parent them?

Kim Kardashian’s revelation that she has five nannies on rotation for her four children has caused a ruckus. But the world of the ultra-wealthy throws up far more extreme examples of parenthood, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

JD Vance and Ted Cruz are fighting for control of the GOP. The problem? Neither is called Trump

Having seemingly written off the midterms, the Republican bigwigs are making their pitches for 2028. But the current commander-in-chief could be looking closer to home, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

Trump's 'Explosive Diarrhea' Has Become a Bizarre Midterm Talking Point, Columnist Arwa Mahdawi Argues

Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi argues that foodborne illness outbreaks linked to lettuce, jalapeños and sprouts have become an unlikely Democratic campaign issue ahead of the US midterms.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

Bonnie Blue’s baby outrage – and the dangers of our extreme attention economy

The porn performer and new mother has posted a video of herself holding a baby, while promoting sexual content. It exposes something horrifying about our era, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15

Trump’s approval rating is plummeting – as his fortune grows and grows

The US president says criticising his soaring investment portfolio is ‘very unfair’. Tell that to the millions of Americans struggling with the cost of living, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

The Cornish pasty was maligned by a US critic in 1999. My fury is unabated

I will not stop until the honour of this local delicacy is restored. And this summer there was progress, when my American wife declared the dish ‘quite nice’, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Olivia Rodrigo is standing up for the vulnerable. I wish Taylor Swift would do the same

This weekend, Rodrigo raised millions for charities that benefit women and girls, and she has previously been vocal about Gaza and ICE. With free speech increasingly under threat, her peers should take note

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Americans say they lose weight in Europe – and I think I know why

Is it because of differences in the flour that’s being consumed? Or something to do with the European approach to getting around, asks Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Sex sells and wins votes – and the Democrats know it

Wonder why they’re posting flirty photos and wearing tight T-shirts? It’s a thirst trap strategy in motion, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

At 43, I was fit and happy. Then I developed a nasty – and very expensive – case of shingles

Healthy women under 50 are now more at risk of the condition. What I didn’t know is that intense exercise could be to blame and the condition could cost me hundreds of dollars, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19