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We talk to philosopher Jonathan Glover about the moral questions at the heart of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Car ownership is an emotive, and increasingly political, subject. A new book makes the case for decreasing our reliance.
Read more about Review: CarmageddonThe Chinese science fiction epic "3 Body Problem" comes to Netflix amid geopolitical rivalry and intrigue
Read more about Alien civilisationsA newly excavated sea monster gets Samira Ahmed thinking about our fascination with dinosaurs and our fear of extinction
Read more about Dinosaur dreams and nightmaresA new exhibition at London's Horniman Museum shows the central role of tea in bringing pleasure and pain to people around the globe
Read more about How the cuppa changed the worldA leaderless network known as the Feminist Anti-War Resistance is at the forefront of opposition to the war in Ukraine
Read more about Meet the Russian feminists opposing Putin's warWe talk to philosopher Jonathan Glover about the moral questions at the heart of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Read more about What can moral philosophy tell us about Israel-Palestine?Is “Israelophobia” a new form of hatred, or are we rehashing the same old debate?
Read more about Book review: Israelophobia by Jake Wallis SimonsMichael Rosen's column on language and its uses
Read more about In a word: GenocideThis exploration of working-class life in the British countryside is a welcome corrective to industrial history
Read more about Book review: RuralFrom free range to intensive farming, we need honest labelling on meat products so we know what we’re buying
Read more about No more porkiesMartha Hodes recalls the hijacking of her plane by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, more than fifty years ago
Read more about Book review: My HijackingDolly Parton talks to New Humanist about her latest album, her remarkable career and her liberal approach to faith
Read more about The Queen of Country on her personal philosophyDavid Baddiel's new book on belief is witty and thought-provoking, but don't read it looking for answers
Read more about Book review: The God DesireAndrew Heavens tells the story of how Britain took one boy and piles of treasure from Ethiopia
Read more about Book review: The Prince and the PlunderWhat happened to the old art of talking to strangers? Shaparak Khorsandi makes the case for random encounters and idle chatter.
Read more about What the Ottomans did for usNever be lost for something to read with Play Dice, which randomly loads articles specially selected by our editors.
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