"Writing is just like love — you have to do it in the dark," says novelist Leila Slimani, as she talks about starting a new chapter in her life.
The Guardian's view on GCSE resits: acknowledging the issue is only the beginning | Editorial
"Hello ladies and sons of ladies": women are using 'microfeminisms' to turn the tables on gender roles.
Macron says a US attempt by Israel to annex the West Bank would cross a red line.
Deep in the vaults: the Bank of England's £1.4 billion Venezuelan gold dilemma
"Unbearably sexy in his rodent-like way": Benedict Cumberbatch's 20 best films – ranked!
Spanish archaeologists have uncovered a collection of ancient shipwrecks in the Bay of Gibraltar, revealing a hidden trove of maritime history.
Time for a reality check: Britain can't be a major global player unless we become more multilingual. | Sophia Smith Galer
Switzerland will hold a vote on a far-right proposal to limit the country's population to 10 million.