Male Bonds and Northern Identity: Readers Share Stories
Guardian readers explore the nuances of male friendship, debate where 'the North' begins, and share tales of curt Scottish greetings. Dive into this week's eclectic letters.
Guardian readers explore the nuances of male friendship, debate where 'the North' begins, and share tales of curt Scottish greetings. Dive into this week's eclectic letters.
Dee Whitnell shares how intimacy with a fellow trans person revealed the profound difference between bare-minimum allyship from cis men and true, affirming acceptance. Read her powerful story.
A far-right demonstration in Margate, Kent, has ignited a crucial conversation about identity, belonging, and the rise in hate crime in the UK. Readers share their complex DNA stories.
Ahead of his new Netflix thriller 'The Rip' and Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', we rank the definitive performances of Hollywood's reliable hero, Matt Damon. Explore his career highs.
Sophie Pinkham's new book explores how Russia's vast taiga, home to 642bn trees, has defined its history, literature, and wars. Discover the forest's enduring power.
A South Yorkshire Police blunder led a family to believe their 17-year-old son had died in a crash. He woke up in hospital weeks later. Read the full investigation details.
As southern students dominate northern campuses, northern undergraduates are creating societies to celebrate their culture and counter stereotypes. Discover how they're reclaiming their identity.
Google is rolling out a long-awaited feature allowing Gmail users to change their email address while keeping their old account, photos, and data intact. Find out how it works.
Economist Yanis Varoufakis discovers hundreds of AI deepfake videos of himself online. He argues this technofeudal reality could force a return to critical democratic debate.
Anti-racism activists protest Reform UK leader Nigel Farage over his alleged role in far-right riots, sparking a crucial debate about racism in Britain's past and present. The fight for the nation's soul is now.
A journalist's DNA test shows links to 15+ countries, challenging narrow views of belonging as racism and 'go home' rhetoric surge in UK politics and society.
A new cartoon by Ella Baron critiques Nigel Farage's proposed 'Britishness' test. Explore the artistic commentary on national identity and political rhetoric in the UK.
Exclusive research reveals a 'worrying' surge in support for hard-right narratives on British identity, with a third now saying you must be born in the UK to be truly British. Read the full analysis.
A row over activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah's UK passport reveals a deepening national debate on what it means to be British, with new data showing shifting public attitudes. Explore the political implications.
New identity verification rules at Companies House have led to a sharp 30% drop in weekly registrations, aiming to combat fraud but raising concerns about evolving tactics.
Author Tareq Baconi excavates his queer and Palestinian identities in a powerful new memoir, 'Fire in Every Direction', weaving a love story with his family's history of dispossession. Discover his journey from Jordan to London.
Historian David Slucki argues recognising Zionism's conflicting interpretations is essential for informed debate and combating antisemitism, especially after the Bondi Beach attack.
An anonymous writer recounts the traumatic Christmas Day in 2003 when their father violently ejected their mother, leading to a swift remarriage, family estrangement, and a lifelong journey of survival and self-discovery as a transgender person.
Explore the cultural shift that made millennials the 'cringe' generation. From side fringes to 'Live, Laugh, Love', discover the social and economic forces behind the loss of cool. Listen to the full analysis.
Explore how British diaspora communities use festive food and gatherings to preserve identity and create new traditions. Discover personal stories of connection and belonging.
Mohamed Salah's potential transfer to the Saudi Pro League is seen as a pivotal moment for a competition searching for its soul beyond big-money signings. Could he be the key?
Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of Mahad Abdi Mohamed in Tottenham. Detectives believe it was a case of mistaken identity. His sister appeals for justice.
Police offer a £20,000 reward for information on the murder of Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, shot in the head in Tottenham in a suspected case of mistaken identity. Call Crimestoppers anonymously.
Police offer £20,000 reward for information on the fatal shooting of father Mahad Abdi Mohamed in Tottenham. Detectives believe it was a case of mistaken identity. His sister appeals for justice.
A major independent review calls for urgent reform of NHS gender identity services for children and young people in England, prioritising holistic care and evidence-based treatment. Read the full findings.
Sam Grabiner's 'Christmas Day' at London's Almeida theatre delivers a complex, outspoken drama about a Jewish family grappling with identity and the Israel-Gaza war. A must-see bold production.
Emma Flint shares her personal story of discovering her abrosexual identity, explaining what the term means and the challenges of navigating a fluid sexuality in a society still learning the language.
An exhibition of Franco-British photographer Ed Alcock's work, exploring Brexit, adolescence and working-class memory, runs at the Bibliothèque nationale de France until March 2026.
For decades, a bizarre rumour claimed European women visited remote Ladakhi villages seeking 'pure Aryan' babies. We uncover the imported myth's impact on the Brokpa people and their fight to reclaim their true identity.
After a sudden illness forced her to stop filming, a UK social media founder turned to AI-generated photos to rebuild her brand. Discover how this technology restored her creative expression and sparked a debate on authenticity.