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When the holiday season rolls around, the expectation to feel 'connected' with loved ones can amplify the sense of isolation ...

From holding space to a baby pygmy hippo, there's much to be learned about the world through the memes and trends that dominated our social media feeds this year ...

Retailer reports 5% growth in restaurant and food business, with affordable meals attracting Australians feeling the pinch ...

After the fall of the Assad regime, the country now faces challenges from Turkey, Israel and the enmity of the west, says Robin Yassin-Kassab ...

Olympia Auset started SÜPRMARKT to provide her community easy access to food and healthy produce ...

What's more depressing than the thought of a long, slow decline in health? The thought of several short, sharp declines, writes Guardian columnist Emma Beddington ...

A bumper festive challenge from the Observer New Review ...

Vui government seeks to stop unrest over Novi Sad canopy collapse spreading to secondary education sector ...

Man crashes into mall after a police pursuit, striking four people before he was fatally shot by law enforcement ...

Diageo also reportedly puts shipments for North America on standby for potential diversion to keep up with thirst ...