We’re raiding the Guardian’s long-read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years gone by, along with new introductions from the writers. From this week, 2018: He fought for the Iranian revolution – and then for Saddam Hussein. America and Britain had once condemned him. But now his opposition to Tehran has made him
Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he wants to ban under-16s from social media. He said parents were demanding more control. But his kids…well, his kids have other ideas. “For example, Snapchat is one of the best things that happened to me,” tells a 13-year-old. Helen Pidd. “I don’t think adults understand, it’s how we
In: character, podcast, self-improvement Brett and Kate McKay • 16 June 2026 We all want two things that may seem contradictory to each other: to be our own person and to belong. We want to stand out from the crowd, but we also want to belong. When that balance is disrupted, we either lose ourselves
Since Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine four years ago, Vladimir Putin has made an unspoken pact with his people. The war may continue but life for everyday Russians – especially in big cities – will continue as normal. But now, as a Russian affairs reporter pjotr sawyer Let us tell you, that treaty is being
Given how prevalent suicide is as a global cause of death, you might think we should be talking about it more. There’s a reason we don’t do it. When suicides are reported in the media, others follow – in short, it is a contagion. As such, major media outlets have very strict rules about how
Jo Cox was the Labor MP for Batley and Spain, where she grew up and lived all her life. She was strongly pro-Europe, a passionate campaigner for social justice – and a mother of two young children aged five and three. On 16 June 2016, at the height of a toxic Brexit campaign, Joe was
Keir Starmer has announced his social media ban for the under-16s. The proposals are tougher than expected, and include a ban on major apps like TikTok, Instagram, Xx, Snapchat, YouTube, and Facebook. Also, the Makerfield by-election is on Thursday. How will Team Starmer be preparing for Andy Burnham’s potential victory?
Britain’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced a social media ban for under-16s as part of an online safety campaign that aims to go further than a world-first ban imposed by Australia last year. Many parents have welcomed the proposals, but scientists have pointed to the lack of strong evidence for the effectiveness of the
More than four months after the launch of Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump and Iranian officials have declared an end to the war. News of the deal came as the president celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting a UFC match. Noor Haider Spoke to Washington DC Bureau Chief david smith About whether the deal can
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