‘Farming good, factory bad’: the truth isn’t so simple

There are 8 billion people to feed, an ailing planet to restore, and - so far - the world is in deep denial about what to do about it. George Monbiot argues that the solution to the global food crisis isn't more fields but better, more compact and cruelty-free factories.

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‘Farming good, factory bad’, we think. When it comes to the global food crisis, it isn’t so simple

A new start after 60: how I found the courage to change my life

After decades of dedicating her life to work, work and more work, Ann Halloran decided that it was time to leave her comfort zone (and office). Paula Cocozza discovers how a backpacking adventure in the Himalayas presented her with a new challenge and a new outlook.

A new start after 60: backpacking in the Himalayas, I found the courage to change my life

Why is exercise so good for mental health? ‘Hope molecules’

What's been long suspected is now a scientific fact - exercise does make you happier. Devi Sridhar discovers the almost magical chemical connection between mood, strength and longevity.

The secret to why exercise is so good for mental health? ‘Hope molecules’

International students are ideal migrants. The U.K. doesn't care

Universities desperately need International students' money, so why is the government making higher education in the U.K. so unappealing? Nesrine Malik weighs in on the immigration debate to explain that the British government targets the wrong demographic.

International students are the ‘ideal migrant’. Even that can’t save them from the U.K.’s cruelty 

Adrian Chiles: ADHD is not a con, you just didn't pay attention

ADHD once made Adrian Chiles's life difficult - until he got his diagnosis. Here, he explains why many of those still affected still struggle to get the treatment they need.

No, ADHD is not a con. If that’s the message you got from Panorama’s exposé, you weren’t paying attention

Taiwan’s choice: who will replace Tsai Ing-wen as president?

Taiwan's 2024 presidential election is set to be decided by 23.5 million people. But with tensions with China at the top of everyone's mind, Helen Davidson and Chi Hui Lin examine the leading candidates.

Taiwan’s choice: who will replace Tsai Ing-wen as president amid China tensions?

Progressive organisation Justice Democrats adopts four-day week

Could reducing employee stress and fatigue improve productivity? Joan E Greve reports that the Justice Democrats - a group that helped elect lawmakers, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - has embraced the popular four-day workweek.

Progressive organization Justice Democrats adopts four-day work week

Timnit Gebru on Google, AI’s dangers and big tech’s biases

Timnit Gebru lost her job after pointing out AI's inbuilt flaws. In this interview with the Ethiopian-born computer scientist, John Harris discovers inequalities and imbalances of power within Big Tech and the drawbacks of AI.

"There was all sorts of toxic behaviour’: Timnit Gebru on her sacking by Google, AI’s dangers and big tech’s biases

Hongkongers opt out of organ registry amid fears over China

Why are thousands of Hong Kong residents withdrawing their consent for organ donations? With concerns growing over mainland China, Amy Hawkins discusses the factors which led to this sudden flurry.

Hongkongers opt out of organ registry ‘amid fear of Chinese donations’

Following a year of significant challenges, Asos's net debt is much higher than anticipated. Sarah Butler explores the factors which led to the online fashion retailer's poor sales performance.

Asos falls £291m into the red as shoppers return to high street

What's behind the great British baby drought?

The U.K. is struggling with a fertility crisis. But what's behind it, and what can we do to solve it? Polly Toynbee argues there's no shortage of people wanting children, but many can't afford it.

The great British baby drought has a simple cause. And it’s not ‘cultural Marxism’

Warnings over NHS privacy after doctor shares woman’s records

How private is your medical data? Following a recent incident where a hospital doctor (and jealous ex) accessed and shared highly sensitive patient information, Denis Campbell discovers the victim's "fear, shock and horror" in this exclusive report.

Warnings over NHS data privacy after ‘stalker’ doctor shares woman’s records

Many previously office-based roles now allow for remote working. But, there are downsides to flexibility. Heather Stewart explains how hybrid working can take a social toll on managers and their teams.

‘Managers are human too’: leaders left lonely by hybrid working

Sunak says cheap beer and sanitary products are Brexit benefits

Despite British consumers struggling with high inflation and the cost of living crisis, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says things are looking up. Ahead of the G7 summit, Rowena Mason reports on the U.K.'s economic prognosis.

Rishi Sunak cites cheap beer and sanitary products as benefits of Brexit

How Jennifer Hosten became the first Black Miss World

In 1970, an audience of 100 million watched as Jennifer Hosten was crowned Miss World. And that was just the start of her remarkable career. Fifty years later, Ellen E. Jones meets with Hosten to discuss everything from tea with Joan Crawford to pursuing world peace.

‘It seems so corny!’ How Jennifer Hosten became the first Black Miss World – and an international diplomat 

Ultra-processed foods now make up 60% of our diets. But with millions of Americans dying from poor nutrition each year, something needs to change. Chris van Tulleken argues that the solution is making healthy foods more accessible.

Why we need a new definition of junk food

Airbnb goes back to basics to focus on private room rentals

Travel accommodation company Airbnb has faced significant scrutiny in recent years. To win back consumers and address concerns, Alex Hern reports that the app is returning to its roots with new features focusing on single rooms rather than whole properties.

Airbnb goes back to basics with renewed focus on private room rentals

From Roald Dahl's works to JD Salinger's Catcher in the Rye, can attempts to suppress literature have the opposite effect? Emma Smith discusses the puzzling link between censorship and sales.

What if censoring books only makes them more popular?

Rituals matter, and the coronation of a King is no exception. Following the glamour and pageantry of the crowning of Charles III, Charlotte Higgins reflects on the historical event through a modern lens.

Can monarchical drama really hold a modern audience’s attention?

How Vice and BuzzFeed fell to earth

With Vice 'reportedly heading for bankruptcy' and BuzzFeed News shutting down, could the era of youth media be over? Mark Sweney reports on the misfortune of two once high-flying digital upstarts.