Fairytale of New York

The Israelis waiting to settle in Gaza

Young Israelis are preparing to move into the ruined Gaza Strip – despite whatever Trump’s peace plan says

Oliver Marsden

The government has flunked its curriculum review

Keir Starmer promised radical change to an outdated education system that fails our children and our employers. This is not it

Rachel Sylvester

The Celebrity Traitors is a show for our paranoid, tribalist age

It’s no small wonder we identify with the players in the Traitors castle

Olivia Ovenden

The redemption of Anthony Hopkins

A born loner, the actor found company in alcohol and chaos in love – until he pulled himself from the wreckage

Lynn Barber

Pussy Riot’s guide to Putin’s Russia

A defiant new memoir by the exiled activist Maria Alyokhina reveals how Putin tightened his grip on power

Alex Preston

The last days of Pasolini

Olivia Laing draws on the Italian director’s unsolved murder for her sumptuous second novel The Silver Book

Olivia Ovenden

Kitchen diary: haricot beans and sausages

Bonfire Night is made for bangers and toffee apples

Nigel Slater

Capri: poetry and ocean

A trip to the Italian island was inspired by verse. But could my trip to the real place live up to expectations?

Amy Key

Catch a falling star: 20 of the best silver rings

Move over gold! It’s time for silver to shine...

Sam Deaman

Slow cooks, braises and a soothing broth

Shorter days and a nip in the air mean it’s time to head back to the kitchen and make cosy, comforting meals

Nigel Slater

Kitchen diary: an indulgent roast pheasant

Sometimes you feel the need for a lunch of sweet, rich meat and vegetables

Nigel Slater

Big autumn cooking calls for big wines that hold their own

Sherry, barolo, chenin blanc – rich pickings for cool evenings

David Williams