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Mr Blobby, the Liz Truss lettuce, Boaty McBoatface the Clacton hopeful is part of a rich tradition - and a reminder that it's laughter that defines us, not hate, says co-director of Round Our Way, Sofie Jenkinson ...

If we spare youth the reality of death, we postpone to middle age the struggle to reconcile with it ...

Statue honouring the Noongar man's stand against racism was swiftly removed - yet so many monuments to men who killed and dispossessed Aboriginal people still stand ...

US political leaders must be more clear-eyed about our global alliances, without embracing his scorched-earth approach ...

Many imagined his buff, gruff and tattooed traits would help him connect with working-class men. But this logic was flawed ...

The twisting road to the candidate's exit left a lot to be desired. But ultimately, reporters ferreted out the truth ...

Breathable fabrics and loose cuts are in. It's possible to beat the heat without dressing like you're off to the beach or the lido, says Chloe Mac Donnell, the Guardian's deputy fashion and lifestyle editor ...

Why is anyone allowed to profit from these critical social services?

The suffering of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya is no isolated case. The abuse of Palestinian detainees is happening in plain sight, yet nothing changes, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik ...

The far right leader's career is not the issue: it's whether a politician with her record has a legitimate right to seek office, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo ...