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From Nobel Prize-winners to artists and revolutionaries, we spotlight some of those remaking our world
The acclaimed economist on gender, GDP and finding practical solutions to intractable problems
The heptathlete on overcoming setbacks, the moment that changed everything and her quest for Olympic gold
Under Omar al-Bashir, women could be flogged for wearing trousers. This year, they helped oust him from office
From playing a populist in ‘Years and Years’, to supporting Extinction Rebellion, the Oscar-winner is grappling with today’s politics
Many Remainers now prefer a hit to the economy by leaving the EU than a hit to democracy by staying
The rise and fall of the billionaire Theranos founder offers lessons in how we think about women in tech
For men accused of sexual misconduct, second chances seem easy to come by in tech. Why?
Tom Kerridge’s latest venture delivers extraordinarily good food in a glorious setting (barring the TVs)
From ￡8.50 to ￡80, these 35 bottles are great value — and great drinking
Crazy cookies, Chinese mince pies and Uzbek winter melons: the Yuletide joys of giving and receiving
Q&A with the chef on kitchen disasters, his love of Haribos and what makes Christmas special for him
The co-founder of Sabor on Michelin stars and why the restaurant industry needs more women
The writer on race, identity and the ‘quiet power’ of being an activist
The Liberal Democrat leader on Brexit, sexism and her attempt to disrupt two-party politics
‘The loss of everything means I am ever more determined to stand up against this brutal oppression’
We asked you to tell us about the women who have inspired you — here are a selection
With awards, exhibitions and a Meghan Markle moment, the 29-year-old designer has had her biggest year yet
Her viral tweet against the mandatory wearing of high heels at work fuelled the #KuToo movement
She became famous for the Brexit ruling but the Supreme Court president has been a trailblazer for decades
As her new works stand watch over the Met, the Kenyan-American sculptor talks about reshaping art history
After tackling corruption in Romania, her next challenge is fighting fraud across the EU
Her documentary ‘For Sama’, shot over five years, recorded the brutal reality of life in besieged Aleppo
KPMG, Standard Chartered and others cutting their ties have had a few ‘issues’ of their own
Ahead of our annual Women of the Year list, we are collecting your recommendations
What was once a sticky afternoon activity for the kids has evolved into a lucrative industry
From pink satin pyjamas to a beautiful espresso machine, our treats to go under the tree
Tim Hayward on his misadventures with kitchen tech, from a Coravin to a Thermomix
Bee Wilson on why presents that can be eaten are still the best kind
Chocolate and tahini spread; vanilla, orange and coriander salt.?.?.?whoever you give these jars to will think of you fondly as they open them
Pheasant pie, fine wine, an edible wreath?.?.?.?seven inspiring presents
Alice Lascelles shares her tips on liquid gifts, from crowd-pleasing magnums to home-made Negroni
Sweet or savoury, these most elegant of seasonal canapés are perfect for Christmas parties
Why these fruits have bewitched travellers to Central Asia for centuries
Our ‘Round on the Links’ quiz tests your ability to draw connections. Thinking caps on!
