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Politicians in the country have voted to reduce the maximum weekly work hours

The pieces, some of which have never been heard before, will be performed in Jerusalem this month

From shootings in the US to humanitarian crises, the first three months of 2018 have seen many challenges. But behind the headlines are inspiring stories of progress. Here are 20 of our favourites

From South Devon to Scotland, Ella Foote of the Outdoor Swimming Society picks five of the UK’s best wild swimming spots

Swimming underneath open skies has a soul-stirring power, writes keen wild swimmer Suzanne Bearne

Photographer Simon Bray explains why he started Loved and Lost, an online project for people to tell the stories behind photos of loved ones who have died

Leading photographers have joined forces with disaster relief charity ShelterBox to produce Hope and Strength. They say the photo series is a tribute to the incredible strength of families living [...]

Dariel Garner was once worth hundreds of millions of dollars, owning 40 companies on four continents during his career. One day 15 years ago, he decided to give it all up. He is now a social [...]

Samuel Bennett, who became an alcoholic in his teens, is developing a phone app that will support other addicts who are in recovery. 'Nobody can do it on their own,' he says

At Morning Gloryville breakfast raves, people let loose in a party atmosphere. Part of the movement’s runaway success, explains its founder, is that it creates intense connection – strictly free [...]

The negativity bias in the news is causing social harm. But journalism can change, and news consumers have the power to help make this happen, says Jodie Jackson. Here, she shares her story of [...]

Russell Brand may have reached the depths of addiction, with drugs, drink, sex and fame. But from social media to shopping, we’re all hooked on something, he says. If we can work out why, true [...]

When you know where to look, each season provides a generous spread of tasty treats ripe for the picking. Foraging can be an adventure for the whole family, writes Tiffany Francis, whose new book [...]

Embroidery artist Lou Gardiner has created a unique, wearable piece of art to transform every woman who puts it on into a ‘Wonder Woman’. A cape with an ornate design inspired by herbs that have [...]

Angry activism has a place, but there are gentler ways to make a different too. The Craftivist Collective’s Sarah Corbett makes a case for craft-based activism

Although the world may benefit from more positive film-making, films that expose problems have a valuable place too. Here are three documentaries that changed the world (...and one t

Millions of people worldwide are turned off by the excessive violence, doom and negativity on TV and in films. It’s time that film-makers shone a light on the best of humanity, writes Stephen Mulhearn

From comedy for elderly people to a reading group to help combat social isolation, our pick of five projects that use the arts to improve mental health

A grassroots movement is bringing people together via a shared love of food, from refugees to socially isolated older people. Sonia Zhuravlyova meets those who are breaking bread, and building bonds

From dumplings with a distinctly global flavour, to plant-based dishes that are 'definitely not boring', we zoom in on two UK projects that connect people using food