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The debate around assisted dying exposes fundamental questions about our attitudes to death. We will all die. Nothing is more... more
Donald Trump has made some eyebrow-raising, some might say jaw-dropping, appointments to his top team. While a number of the... more
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has pulled his new children's book from the shelves after complaints that it stereotyped Indigenous Australians.... more
The tax increases on private schools, though long trailed, were among the most emotive measures in last week’s blockbuster budget,... more
Overcrowded, understaffed and in disrepair, Britain’s prisons are in crisis. One of the first acts of the Labour government was... more
“Dawn... and as the sun breaks through the piercing chill of night on the plain outside Korem, it lights up... more
In recent weeks tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Spain’s most popular tourist destinations. From... more
The past week of brutish, hate-filled riots has been a disturbing time for Britian’s minority communities. What started as a... more
One moment in the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris clearly touched a nerve: the tableau of mostly drag queens believed... more
The Modern Olympics were founded in 1896 by a Parisian with serious moral principles . Pierre De Coubertin even made... more
The attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump was a dark day for American politics. We don’t know whether... more
The idea of when to step down is front and centre in American politics as 81 year old Joe Biden... more
Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf? Well, Camden Council for a start, who’ve put a QR code on her statue in... more
Taylor Swift fever has swept the UK week. She’s back in August and fans have been paying hundreds sometimes thousands... more
The way we grieve is changing and that is seen most starkly by the rise of the direct cremation and... more
It will soon be time to vote in the General Election. A moment for us all to play our... more
The Legacy Act in Northern Ireland provides a conditional amnesty for people who committed crimes during the Troubles, as part... more
Many people seem to be going off the idea of work. In the UK there are more than nine... more
This week it emerged that Abdul Ezedi, hunted by police after an attack on a woman and her daughters with... more
It’s Valentine’s Day, when we celebrate romantic love, and is there anything more romantic than getting married? It’s the... more
It emerged this week that scientists in South Korea have created a new kind of “meaty” rice, with high levels... more
The last week saw two contrasting examples of how societies treat killers. Valdo Calocane, who killed three people... more
It’s now nearly two years since Russia began its full scale invasion of Ukraine. Hopes that Ukraine might seize... more
Nearly a decade since MPs in Westminster voted against allowing terminally ill people to end their own life, assisted dying... more
Is it moral to attach identity labels to ourselves and others? We often label people by nationality, gender, sexuality, ethnicity,... more
Should politicians respect, despise, accommodate or ignore public opinion? Rishi Sunak is looking for a policy he can pop... more
The Met police has warned of a "growing" risk of violence and disorder this Remembrance weekend. The Prime Minister has... more
The UK’s prisons are full, their corridors are understaffed and their Victorian buildings are crumbling. The answer, at least at... more
The surprise attack by Hamas was devastating, leaving hundreds of Israeli civilians dead, injured or taken hostage. Israel’s response was... more
The BBC has published new guidance on how its big name presenters can use social media. Those working in news... more
Michael Buerk chairs a special Moral Maze debate recorded at 'HowTheLightGetsIn' festival of philosophy and music.The language of freedom permeates... more
Labour has confirmed that it plans to allow 16 and 17 year-olds to vote in elections, in line with Scotland... more
School’s out for summer. For many, holidays are a chance to rest, unwind and empty the mind of work. For... more
Wimbledon, the Ashes, the Proms and George Osborne’s wedding have all been interrupted by ‘Just Stop Oil’ protesters in recent... more
As NATO meets this week, the US is seeking to calm its critics over sending cluster bombs to Ukraine. Cluster... more
Thames Water, which serves a quarter of the UK population, is billions of pounds in debt and on the brink... more
Comparisons have been made between the news coverage of two tragedies at sea. The first was the capsizing of a... more
Scientists have created the first synthetic human embryos using stem cells. The breakthrough could help research into genetic disorders, but... more
It’s almost impossible to imagine why anyone would risk a perilous crossing over cold, dark waters in an inflatable dinghy.... more
Try telling the hordes of Manchester City fans heading to the Champions League final this weekend that the beautiful game... more
Wimbledon, the Ashes, the Proms and George Osborne’s wedding have all been interrupted by ‘Just Stop Oil’ protesters in recent days. Several... more