‘We now live without this violence’: the Colombian farmers giving up coca for palm oil
Subsidies and a crackdown on armed groups are helping smallholders rebuild their lives, leaving behind decades of…
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After 25 years, I’m breaking up with The Sims. Here’s why you should, too | Jordan Erica Webber
Now that Jared Kushner and the Saudi Investment Fund have bought The Sims’ publisher, EA, it’s unlikely to remain a…
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Sali Hughes on beauty: will social media bans for teens mean the return of grownup skincare?
Soon it will be harder for the beauty industry to aggressively market at children, hopefully spelling the end of…
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The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill Lepore review – an ominous warning of tech takeover
A historian charts the emergence of a democracy-crushing dystopia that is – in some ways – already with us Pulitzer…
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David Shrigley London exhibition will find the funny side of old masters
Dulwich Picture Gallery show to feature British artist’s work hung next to paintings by Dutch and Flemish greats The…
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Erin Patterson argues mushroom murder convictions should be quashed due to ‘catastrophic’ failure of justice
Allowing jurors to stay in same hotel as police and prosecution denied Patterson a fair trial, lawyers tell Victorian…
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SpaceX Starship the talk of remote Australian island as Elon Musk’s engineers sent to retrieve it
Christmas Island locals who woke to see the spacecraft floating off the coast hope global attention will encourage…
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David review – biblical Goliath-slayer animation offers upbeat boybandish worship musical
Christian kids’ movie is entertaining during the big battle, but the older bouffant hero’s lack of depth is distracting…
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The digital child: how tech is changing play – in pictures
From the early days of computers and the internet, Wendy McMurdo has let tech infuse her photography. Now, in her…
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Where Are the Kings by Donal Ryan review – a timeless tale of family sorrows and joys
A teenage boy navigates adolescence and the traumatic loss of his mother in this poignant coming-of-age novel set in…
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‘I came to the Highlands to give something back to the hills’: a volunteering trip in Scotland
I found two days of hard graft – repairing hiking paths with a conservation trust in stunningly remote Wester Ross – a…
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A moment that changed me: my husband died – and birds began behaving strangely towards me
I was living on my own for the first time in 35 years, walking every day. Nature reminded me how much there still is to…
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A rightwing witch-hunt focused on Jason Arday – but so did legitimate journalism | Hugh Muir
Amid the grief and rage at a tragic loss, it’s right to differentiate between those who fought a culture war and others…
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Jammy tomato risotto and amaretto roast peaches: Toklas chef Chris Shaw’s simple summer recipes
Make the most of the season’s freshest produce with a light but richly flavoured tomato-dosed dinner and a booze-laced,…
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Barking mad? How people in England’s ‘least friendly’ borough feel about the ranking
Does the description from a study ranking all of England’s 296 boroughs for friendliness ring true for people in the…
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John Irvin, British film-maker who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 86
The director’s BBC hit opened the door to Hollywood action films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw Deal…
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Camilla found it ‘difficult’ keeping king’s cancer diagnosis private before announcement
In video celebrating Maggie’s cancer charity, queen recalls ‘longing to let it out’ on visit to centre in 2024 The…
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‘Why do you never buy a round?!’ 20 mortifying money conversations with friends – and how to handle them
Whether it’s paying for dinner, going on holiday or sharing a taxi, friendships can be fraught with financial…
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The flag culture wars have come to an unlikely place: progressive Iceland | Alexander Hurst
Ahead of the Nordic nation’s EU referendum, the Icelandic flag has been co-opted by the far right To enter Reykjavik’s…
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Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds
Hottest periods this year in most sea regions would have been ‘virtually impossible’ in a preindustrial climate Carbon…
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Ukraine war briefing: Would-be parcel bomber convicted in German court
Russian-led plot was exposed when participants sent trial packages carrying GPS trackers through Ukrainian and German…
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Boyfriend of Hayden Panettiere was at apartment when actor died
Police report shows Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at Greenville, South Carolina, residence…
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Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister calls for wartime presidential election
Mykhailo Fedorov’s appeal is most direct challenge to Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russian invasion in 2022 Ukraine’s…
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OpenAI announces slowing pace of development after hack by rogue agent
Amid race with Anthropic, firm plans to overhaul research and training and require more safety parameters after hack…
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Barcelona steal Rodri away from Real Madrid and plan to make him new Busquets
Spain’s World Cup-winning captain has completed his move to Camp Nou where he is a natural successor to club legend By…
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The Guardian view on global inequality: extreme wealth threatens democracy | Editorial
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani shows Britain’s Andy Burnham that confronting billionaires need not mean the end of…
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The ‘big-ass bag’ – do you really need a tote you can carry a small human in?
Lululemon’s absurdly capacious 80-litre bag will set you back a small fortune – and it’s one of the cheapest giant…
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I’m 50 years old. Why do I still struggle with the need to be liked?
An over-investment in people-pleasing can be emotionally costly. Here’s how I’m training myself to be OK with letting…
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Brain-breaking sex, bad boys in leather and queer glory: why TV vampires are so intoxicating
The Vampire Lestat has seduced fans around the world with his eye-popping antics. But this obsession with hot vamps…
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Cool as a cucumber: recipes and tips to save you from cooking in a heatwave | Kitchen aide
When ovens and stovetops just won’t do, turn to loaded toasts, open sandwiches, cold noodles and smashed cucumbers, say…
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How slavery reparations could help make yearning to return to Africa a reality
Right for people of African descent to return to continent is key pillar of global push for reparatory justice from…
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‘A new normal’: Miami faces worsening seaweed problem as piles of algae wash up on beaches
Officials have had to remove thousands of tons of sargassum from Florida’s beaches amid the climate crisis Dealing with…
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‘The ultimate gamers’ mascot’: Sonic the Hedgehog at 35 – from 2D to 3D to a billion-dollar film franchise
Sonic’s creators explain how the speedy scamp has kept on running through generations as an enduring avatar of…
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England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather
Woodland Trust says trees struggling in drought stress, with older ‘survivors’ disproportionately affected England’s…
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Trump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and more
Health data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its…
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Match review – gory and slyly satirical catfishing horror for the age of Hinge
Online dating’s eternal bugbear reaches a horrific apotheosis in this funny, grimy and impishly directed shocker Paola…
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