Annie Wythe

Take a closer look at ten photographers capturing modern Israel, from the Golan Heights and Jerusalem to difficult times and shifting identity.

_The Guardian_ has teased the results of its design overhaul – launching Monday 15 January on its print edition, website and app – with a trailer. The major change can be spotted instantly in the masthead, sporting a new typeface and a move away from its lowercase wordmark, a hotly debated logo that often divides opinion among designers and typographers.

A little while ago, we wrote about powerful advertisements that were designed to raise awareness about important social and environmental issues. But what about animals? They don't have any way to raise awareness about the issues they face, so it's up to us to help them out. These advertisements address different types of issues, but they're all about giving a voice to the voiceless.

The 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration will be marked by celebrations or protests by the different communities affected by it. What is the Balfour Declaration? The British pledge that paved the way for Israel's creation. The declaration saw Britain, a major world power, make the first key declaration backing a Jewish “national home” in what was known as Palestine.

David Reynolds explores the creation of the Balfour Declaration in the context of 1917.

Innovative paper art that brings all kinds of contemporary designs to life.