Stories of 2014
In a series of interviews to be published in the days leading up to New Year, Guardian writers speak to some of the people who made headlines in 2014 or were closely involved in the year's big stories
Najia Warshaga: injured Palestinian girl who became symbol of Gaza war
Today nine-year-old is less withdrawn but no less traumatised and has become another symbol – the limbo into which many have been pushed by the conflict
The year music critics surrendered to the War on Drugs
Philadelphia-based quartet’s third album, Lost In The Dream, received the kind of reviews artists dream of
Obiageli Ezekwesili: ‘When they took the girls, our government went under’
Blood-swept lands: the story behind the Tower of London poppies tribute
Flight MH370: ‘I just keep hoping he’ll come home’
Nine months after the Malaysian Airlines flight disappeared, the family of its chief steward are still waiting for answers
Peter Piot: the veteran scientist who helped to raise the alarm over Ebola
The man on the team that discovered the virus 38 years ago, and who sounded a warning about the risks posed by the current outbreak, says we must be better prepared next time
The primary school letter written in Lancashire that went around the world
An inspiring message from a headteacher to year 6 pupils was meant to be read by a just few dozen parents but touched the hearts of thousands. Then, inevitably, came the backlash
Every Lidl helps? German discounters rattling UK’s big four supermarkets
