Ukraine
An uneasy peace
Donald Trump claims that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are ‘95% done’, but as former US ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul writes, much more will be needed to achieve lasting stability in the region
Brigitte Bardot
Contempt and compassion
The late actress and feminist icon was a study in contradictions, from her passionate defence of animals to her racism towards immigrants, writes Katherine Pangonis
Interview
The end of the ‘great awokening’
Dutch historian Rutger Bregman talks open borders, standing up to Trump and his sadness over the BBC’s decision to ‘censor’ his Reith Lectures
Ideas
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Democracy
Kenan Malik
We’re ‘bowling alone’ politically when we should be rallying for change
Anatomy of Britain
Martha Gill
Libraries are essential to help us navigate the world
Art
Marie Le Conte
I prepared for underwhelm, but Caravaggio’s Cupid pierced my heart
Animal kingdom
Simon Barnes
‘I’m really rather full of myself right now’: my week as a Hercules beetle
Time well spent
Human intelligence
How to let children use AI
In a weekly series, Harriet Meyer shows how AI can work for you, in everyday life
Further listening
Songs for midwinter
From Tchaikovsky to Fats Waller, there are seasonal songs to suit every mood
Further watching
From Amadeus to a Titanic documentary
The Observer’s TV critic Barbara Ellen on the best new shows airing and streaming
