Fiction in translationReviewEconomic development and the loss of tradition are seen through the microcosm of life on a rubbish dump, in this impassioned novel from South Korea The narrative of east Asia’s economic success is far better known than the consequences of the region’s rapid development. In Familiar Things, translated by Sora Kim-Russell, one of South Korea’s most venerated novelists urgently examines the darker side of modernisation through the micro-society of a rubbish dump.

Israel-Gaza war This article is more than 3 months oldHundreds arrested as US Jews protest against Israel’s Gaza assaultThis article is more than 3 months oldProtesters in Washington demand ceasefire, marking rift in community as Anti-Defamation League condemns demonstration Israel and Hamas at war – live updates Leftwing Jewish activists campaigned against Israel’s bombardment and blockade of Gaza this week in Washington, culminating in protests that have seen hundreds arrested for civil disobedience outside the White House and Congress.

Ask Annalisa BarbieriFriendshipI’m wondering if this centres around your mother’s death. Maybe you felt she was the only one who listened to you? I used to have quite a lot of friends when I was younger, but for some reason I find friendships very difficult these days. I feel let down constantly. I feel I’m always there for other people and inquire about their lives, but never get anything in return.

Juneteenth celebrations over time – in pictures Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Abolitionist Frederick Douglass asked in a famous speech in 1852: ‘What to the American slave is your Fourth of July?’ For formerly enslaved persons, Juneteenth, celebrated in the US today, was their freedom story. Today, it’s commemorated by their descendants and an entire nation.

Saudi Arabia This article is more than 5 years oldKing Salman launches Saudi Arabia's 'answer to Disneyland'This article is more than 5 years oldSaudi ruler inaugurates construction of 130-sq-mile entertainment park near Riyadh Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has launched the construction of an “entertainment city” near Riyadh, part of a series of multibillion dollar projects aimed at helping the oil-dependent kingdom diversify its economy. The project is part of a sweeping reform and investment programme known as Vision 2030, the brainchild of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who also attended the ceremony on Saturday evening.