Tribute to the murdered soldier Lee Rigby at Woolwich barracks. Photograph: Graeme Robertson/The GuardianThe murder of Lee Rigby five years ago ushered in a wave of ‘easy’ extremist violence. But will such random acts result in radical Islam losing its malign ideological power?by Raffaello PantucciJust under five years ago, two men ran down and then butchered with knives Fusilier Lee Rigby as he walked back to his barracks in Woolwich, south London.
Germany This article is more than 1 year oldSoaring goose prices threaten German St Martin’s Day celebrationsThis article is more than 1 year oldMartinsgans – or martin goose – is eaten around 11 November, but restaurants are dropping dish to save cash
Soaring inflation threatens to cast a shadow over one of Germany’s most popular cultural festivities, which culminates in eating roast goose.
A Martinsgans, or martin goose, is eaten on or around 11 November – St Martin’s Day – when the 4th-century Roman soldier-turned-saint who shared his cloak with a poor man is remembered throughout the country in lantern parades, song, bonfires and theatrical reenactments of his life.
NetherlandsThe Netherlands’ Green leader, Jesse Klaver, has quadrupled his party’s polling in a few months and is now closing in on Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom party
It isn’t hard to see why, with only a hint of tongue-in-cheek, Jesse Klaver is described by some in the Netherlands as “the Jessiah”. Amid so much doom and gloom about the fate of the left across Europe in the face of seemingly unstoppable populist movements, the success of the bright-eyed 30-year-old leader of the Green Left party in the polls just two weeks from the country’s election day is proving to be something of a buoy that many progressives are holding on to for dear life.
Illustration by Observer Design.View image in fullscreenIllustration by Observer Design.The ObserverPhilosophy booksÉmile Torres has become a thorn in the side of the branch of moral philosophy that advocates prioritising our distant descendants. They explain the danger of utopian movements
Given all the suffering, pain and destruction produced by humanity, Émile Torres, who is a non-binary philosopher specialising in existential threats, thinks that it would not be a bad thing if humanity ceased to exist.
Northern Territory This article is more than 2 months oldHelicopter crash that killed Outback Wrangler star likely caused by pilot’s failure to refuel, investigation finds This article is more than 2 months oldReport by Australian Transport Safety Bureau report also found the height from which 34-year-old Chris Wilson fell was ‘likely not survivable’
Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The pilot of a helicopter that crashed, killing a crocodile catcher from the hit TV show Outback Wrangler, likely did not refuel the aircraft, causing the engine to stop mid-air, according to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.
Felicity Cloake’s perfect ful medames. Photograph: Robert Billington/The Guardian. Food stylist: Loïc Parisot.View image in fullscreenFelicity Cloake’s perfect ful medames. Photograph: Robert Billington/The Guardian. Food stylist: Loïc Parisot.How to cook the perfect ...StewThe Middle East’s favourite bean stew is a simple yet celebrated affair, and known, variably, as ‘the rich man’s breakfast’, ‘the shopkeeper’s lunch’ and ‘the pauper’s supper’ – but what’s the definitive version?
This simple bean stew (pronounced “fool med-am-es”) is so ubiquitous in much of the Middle East and farther afield that it’s popularly known as “the rich man’s breakfast, shopkeeper’s lunch and pauper’s supper”.
Children and teenagers This article is more than 9 years oldPro-gun picture book for children aims to reassure kids about parents' weaponsThis article is more than 9 years oldMy Parents Open Carry aims to explain 'the right to bear arms and the growing practice of the open carry of a handgun' Julia Donaldson's cigar-carrying scarecrow ignites controversy
Sporting a cover image of a blue-eyed family with guns clipped to their belts, a new American children's picture book is setting itself out as the solution for all those parents who "
RunningFor years, Trason raced, and often beat, the best males in the sport. At 54, she’s back – but not in the way most expected
In a blast of snow and gravitational force, the ice ax was wrenched away from Ann Trason’s hands. Having lost her only anchor to Mount Whitney, Trason thought this could well be the end. She hurtled dozens of meters down the face of highest peak in the contiguous United States, finally spinning to a precarious stop on the steep slope.
Irish singer Sinead O’Connor raised concern when she was not seen for more than 24 hours. Photograph: Balazs Mohai/EPAIrish singer Sinead O’Connor raised concern when she was not seen for more than 24 hours. Photograph: Balazs Mohai/EPASinéad O'Connor This article is more than 7 years oldSinéad O'Connor found safe after going missing from Chicago suburbThis article is more than 7 years oldOfficials reportedly feared for Irish singer’s health after she disappeared from Wilmette, Illinois, prompting search and concerned messages on Facebook
Terry NutkinsObituaryTerry Nutkins obituaryTelevision presenter on The Really Wild Show who inspired children to love natureTerry Nutkins, who has died aged 66 after suffering from leukaemia, used his role as a television presenter to inspire generations of children with a love of nature and wildlife. Along with Chris Packham and Nicola Davies, he was one of the three original presenters of The Really Wild Show, which was launched on BBC1 in January 1986.