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The occasion was less a celebration of tradition than a moment of cross-continental bonding, reminding us of the enduring power of human connection. By Michele Frankeni

Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has introduced 'Kletskassa' or 'chat checkouts' for customers who want a little conversation with the cashier. In today's automated world, where human interactions are increasingly impersonal, small moments of human connection can make a big difference in combatting loneliness in our communities. By Michele Frankeni

Parks are gifts, not only of nature but of people who have recognised how important they are for good human living and have guarded them. Recent generations have been less generous in providing parks and in protecting them from encroachment. At a time when the survival of the earth as we know it hangs on treasuring the beauty and delicacy of the natural world, such neglect is disrespectful. By Andrew Hamilton

'It seems that, despite efforts of people behind the scenes to focus attention solely on the pitch, humanity is on full display at this World Cup.' By Michael McVeigh