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The outcome of a fight to control a nonprofit group could shape the teaching of history in Texas.

Company apologies for language used in dealing with daughter and wife negotiating for their relative with memory loss

Amid the ongoing fighting in Sudan since April 15, reports of street gangs looting and assaulting civilians, especially in Khartoum and two nearby towns, have emerged. These gangs, known as the "Niqez", have a long-standing presence in the country. However, both conflicting parties in Sudan are now taking measures to…

For the first time in Japan, lawmakers are moving to criminalise "sneak photography", or sexual photos taken without consent in public places, a recurrent problem in public transportation which mainly targets young women. The law is a move in the right direction, our Observer says, though Japan still has plenty…

Former Labour PM, writing in the Observer, calls for action as charities increasingly take over role of social security system

Despite a shaky truce declared in Sudan until May 11, the violence has continued, endangering civilians who were already facing shortages of medical care, basic necessities, water, and electricity. In response, citizen solidarity movements are emerging both on the ground and on social networks in an attempt to assist the…

The political commentator is an elegant voice of reason in an often polarised world

Culture secretary defends Rishi Sunak and says poll setback will not prompt change of strategy

The baroque composer was passionate about food and music, as celebrated at the refurbished Handel & Hendrix in London museum reopening this month