The Latest Breaking News on Comment

In Germany, the neo-Nazi terrorist Beate Zschäpe has made a public display of her remorse – but remains silent on key aspects of her crimes, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

Indian firms spend about Rs 34,000 crore on corporate social responsibility (CSR), but most of this flows into low-poverty areas, and larger firms are leaving funds unspent. Many large companies are using their own foundations to take up activities, which gives them better control.

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: For all the signs that the government is having a positive effect on the NHS, the British Medical Association is proving a considerable thorn in its side

Editorial: All the incentives in Westminster politics militate against confronting difficult issues, but a failing government may as well try honesty

Editorial: Cutting-edge therapies exist, but the market cannot deliver them cheaply. Britain must build NHS capacity so that cures become collective goods, not expensive products

Robert F Kennedy Jr is pushing a plan to block medical treatments, the latest move against bodily autonomy

Through therapy, he sought to avoid comparisons with others and prioritise social connection, inclusion and kindness

The Irish singer-songwriter does what the best musicians do: perfectly crystallising their time while inspirationally taking a stand against it, says Guardian columnist John Harris

After years of cuts to arts funding, there are signs that the government is serious about boosting creative subjects in schools. It can’t happen soon enough, says Guardian columnist Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The conviction of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong is another hostile act. How can Britain ignore Beijing’s provocations and human rights abuses, asks Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

Over our marriage, seasonal rows have focussed on cheese, tinsel, turkey, Aled Jones and even pyjamas. Still, I’m convinced that I am the true spirit of the festive season, writes Polly Hudson