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Isis in Iraq: Britain has no plan for tackling the militants, and no idea who's in charge

Britain has no plan for tackling Isis in Iraq, and no idea who's in charge

A Commons report revealed last week that our involvement there is beyond parody, says Patrick Cockburn
Angela Eagle: The woman who won't calm down

Angela Eagle: The woman who won't calm down

Famously slapped down by David Cameron, the shadow leader of the Commons is proving to be a tenacious fighter for Labour
Homeless Veterans appeal: 'The Army can do things to your head. You see sick things'

Homeless Veterans appeal: 'The Army can do things to your head. You see sick things'

Traumatised ex-soldiers can easily end up on the streets. Mike Glover reports on a hostel that will help them through the social system
Go Set a Watchman: Is the prospect of another book from Harper Lee a potshot at the Mockingbird, or a literary coup?

A potshot at the Mockingbird, or a literary coup?

The sensational news of the publication of a second novel by Harper Lee has sparked debate across the world
The road to equality was a long and lonely one for Charlie Sifford

The road to equality was a long and lonely one for Charlie Sifford

Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks are being honoured this month, but the golfer, who has just died, also merits a place in history, argues Rupert Cornwell
Zoo keeping for beginners: Mucking out with the man who inspired a Hollywood film

Zoo keeping for beginners

Mucking out with the man who inspired a Hollywood film
Royal Shakespeare Company looks to discover a new musical star with competition to reinterpret songs by the Bard

If music be the food of love, play on – and win

You don’t need a lute, just a feeling for Shakespeare, as the RSC launches a contest to write a new setting of a song by the Bard
The experts' guide to animal-spotting: From whale-watching with Steve Backshall to leopard-tracking with Saba Douglas-Hamilton

The experts' guide to animal-spotting

From whale-watching with Steve Backshall to leopard-tracking with Saba Douglas-Hamilton
Someone should tell Ed Miliband that we are all in business now

Someone should tell Ed Miliband that we are all in business now

For every stereotyped fat controller, there are many struggling to run enterprises from their living rooms, says DJ Taylor
Malaysia's wildlife is far more captivating than its hammocks, jet skis and spas

Malaysia's captivating wildlife

Lisa Markwell and her family were fascinated by hornbills, geckos and baby tiger sharks on an extraordinary visit to the island of Langkawi
School caterers' new superhero dives in to educate pupils about the war on waste

School caterers' new superhero dives in to educate pupils about the war on waste

A bucket and some pips are among simple aids Captain Wasteless uses to improve sustainability
10 of the world's most spectacular migrations

10 spectacular animal migrations

From 11,000km swims across the Pacific to hyperventilation-aided flights across the Himalayas and 500-mile trips to the tundra...
Bill Granger recipes: Our chef's Sunday lunch features luxury ingredients and very little prep

Bill Granger's easy Sunday lunch

Sunday lunch is all about making something a little more luxurious than weekday meals, but that doesn't have to mean hours in the kitchen…
Anti-doping experts concerned at rise in number of amateur athletes turning to drugs to get ahead

Lance Armstrong wannabes get into the wrong gear

Amateur athletes are turning to drugs to get ahead and testers cannot keep pace with events
Wales vs England: We must protect the players - like George North - often from themselves

Michael Calvin's Last Word

We must protect the players - like George North - often from themselves