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Observer writers choose the outstanding returns of the year in the worlds of politics, fashion, sport and film

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The demand came as the United Nations Security Council appeared on the brink of a resolution on aid for Gaza but not on a ceasefire

Territory hit by ‘catastrophic’ hunger crisis while resolution for aid flows remains mired in disagreement at security council

New foreign secretary also says everything that can be done ‘must be done’ to get aid into Gaza

From fake porn stars to staggering environmental exposés, it’s been a year of extraordinary audio – not least the ‘poodunnit’. It’s our top pods of the year!

Call follows Guardian revelations about foreign secretary’s flights gifted to him during Greensill work

Diplomatic blitz in Jordan and Egypt, as foreign secretary argues case for ‘sustainable’ end to conflict

The head of Hamas was due in Egypt on Wednesday for talks on a fresh ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel said it was willing to agree to another pause in exchange for more hostages.