Megan Rapinoe’s ‘egotism’ is the perfect antidote to Donald Trump
A man with little talent squats in the White House, so it’s like balm to see a female sports star with real ability who’s unafraid to brag about it Read more
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The Guardian view on Narendra Modi’s landslide: bad for India’s soul
The world does not need another national populist leader who pursues a pro-business agenda while trading in fake news and treating minorities as second-class citizens
Read moreNarendra Modi and identity politics
Randhir Singh Bains says the ruling BJP is the only party in India that is challenging communalism and sectarianism Read more
Is India the frontline in big tech’s assault on democracy?
Social media such as WhatsApp may enable voters, but encrypted messaging polarises them and blocks public scrutiny
Read moreIn India’s election race Narendra Modi isn’t the strongman the world assumes
The country’s massive diversity means the Hindu nationalist leader needs to do more than threaten war with Pakistan Read more
Labour must prepare itself now for a second referendum
A people’s vote will be painful and dangerous. But Labour should be ready – and avoid the mistakes of the 2016 campaign
Read moreMyanmar’s jailing of journalists is a serious blow to press freedom
The media is under serious attack in many places, some close to home. We must be loud and persistent in our protests Read more
Sexy selfies may be lucrative – but they won’t overthrow the patriarchy
A study of #hot tags on Instagram says it’s about women maximising their lot, but nudity is about control by men Read more
The Guardian view on Pakistan’s elections: Imran Khan’s real test is coming
Opposition parties rejected the outcome even before official results were in. What will Mr Khan do – and be able to do – with the victory he has just claimed? Read more
Cashless future far from certain
Cash will continue to be a universal form of payment, says Tim Halford, and Hilary Chivall warns against society being totally dependent on electricity for online transactions Read more
Cliff Richard and freedom of the press
Readers respond after Cliff Richard wins £210,000 in damages over BBC privacy case Read more
Sophocles’ stories are ours as well
Ancient tales ‘go to the dark core of human experience’, writes Harry Eyres Read more
The Guardian view on England’s World Cup: savour the wins, learn from the defeat
Fans were giddy with hope for Gareth Southgate’s team. While losing hurts, it doesn’t have to be bitter Read more
The Guardian view on attitudes to immigration: focus on people, not numbers
Politicians who thrive on fear want us to forget that immigration is a story of humanity and hope. That story must be retold Read more
Sajid Javid’s counter-terrorism plans risk Britain’s freedom
The new home secretary is close to capitulating to terrorism’s prime goal – undermining the liberties and dignities of the state Read more
The Guardian view on the Nobel prize for literature: a discredited authority
The Swedish Academy, the self-perpetuating oligarchy that awards Nobel prizes in literature, has imploded. Should we care? Read more