More than £750,000 donated to Guardian and Observer charity appeal Nearly 6,500 generous readers have contributed to the appeal in support of refugees and asylum seekers The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023
How we covered 2023 In a world of division and disruption, the Guardian’s journalism remains vitalby Katharine Viner editor-in-chief The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023
Guardian and Observer readers give more than £52,000 during telethon 2023 appeal in support of charities helping refugees has raised more than £570,000 so far The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023
After Harry’s phone hacking victory, is it last orders for tabloid top brass? Some commentators now believe that the duke’s crusade against the popular press will finally bring about a reckoning The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023
‘Israel only responds to force’: support for Hamas soars in West Bank after October attack Residents of Jenin say Israeli army seems intent only on revenge as they pick through wreckage of their homes The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023
UK anti-abortion charity with links to MPs ran misleading Facebook ads Right to Life UK, which has links to MPs, has multiplied its spend tenfold The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023
Assisted dying campaigners hope to make 2024 ‘tipping point’ for UK legislation Renewed debate over issue follows Observer’s publication of impassioned plea for legalisation by actor Diana Rigg recorded before her death The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023
‘Really, really weak’: experts attack claim that Indonesia site is ‘world’s oldest building’ Sensational report that Indonesia’s Gunung Padang site is 25,000 years old is dismissed by archaeologists around the world The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023
The Guardian and Observer charity telethon 2023: call our writers and donate Marina Hyde, John Crace and Polly Toynbee are among those ready to take your calls in support of refugees The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023
Guardian and Observer charity appeal passes £350,000 in donations Donations in support of refugee and asylum seekers have got off to a strong start thanks to our readers The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023
Prosecutors Won’t Drop Charges Against Brownsville ISD Honor Student Timothy Murray was put in solitary confinement after reporting Principal Myrta Garza for bullying. Texas Observer · Dec 14, 2023
The Texas Observer’s 2023 Must-Read Lone Star Books From poetic dreamworlds to the people’s hospital, Texas authors paint very different portraits of our diverse state. Texas Observer · Dec 13, 2023
The Death Toll: An Expensive Tollway’s High Cost in Human Lives State Highway 288 was built by a private equity firm, letting TxDOT abdicate its responsibility to both drivers and construction workers. Texas Observer · Dec 11, 2023
Monday briefing: How refugees are treated when they come to the UK – and how you can help In today’s newsletter: The Guardian and Observer’s annual charity appeal focuses on improving the welfare of refugees like Farzad The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023 From a deep dive into Chinese cuisine to a celebration of cakes: Observer Food Monthly’s books of 2023 Ten titles to buy for adventurous eaters, gardeners or committed cooks. In no particular order, here’s OFM’s pick of the year
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023 One in 10 children in parts of London are ‘effectively homeless’, data shows Number of under-18s living in temporary accommodation in England reaches 139,000 with most from families in the capital
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2023 Portcullis House needs overhaul to ‘prevent glass falling on to people’ Report warns of urgent need to address ‘severe structural failings’ in roof of Westminster’s parliamentary office building
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023 Michael Rosen: ‘My daughter once called me an “optimistic nihilist”’ The former children’s laureate who has enjoyed a red letter year on striving for happiness, the secret to writing for kids, and which book he wants for Christmas
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023 Row brews between Home Office and Foreign Office on eve of UN refugee summit Furore over the controversial Rwanda scheme labelled far from ‘helpful’ as Britain seeks to fulfil role in the international forum
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2023 School complaints about bullying Ofsted inspectors soar to ‘ridiculous’ levels in England Education consultants say headteachers approaching in record numbers, after inspection ruled a factor in Ruth Perry’s suicide
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023 Guardian and Observer charity appeal 2023: a guide to this year’s charities Refugee Councils of Britain, Refugees at Home and Naccom do vital work helping and housing people who have fled conflict and persecution
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2023 Help us support refugees facing destitution to rebuild their lives in safety In a harsh political and financial climate, our appeal seeks to highlight the values of kindness, tolerance and respect alongside social justice
The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023 The best memoirs and biographies of 2023 The rise of Madonna, Barbra Streisand in her own words, plus the stormy relationship of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor are among this year’s highlights
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023 Royal book at centre of racism row barely stirs a ripple on London streets Few rushed to buy the book, despite hype over claims two royals discussed skin colour of Prince Harry and Meghan’s first child
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023 ‘It’s not worth risking your life’: fears over painkiller Nolotil grow for Brits in Spain Links between the deaths of UK patients and the drug Nolotil have spurred on action among expats in Jávea and beyond