Dolly Parton: why the world loved the queen of country – The Latest
Tributes have poured in for Dolly Parton, the pioneering country music singer, songwriter and actor, who has died aged…
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Affairs? Drugs? You could ask Dolly Parton about anything and get a laugh. Just stay away from politics …
One autumn day in 2023 I bathed in the luminous glow of this utterly authentic star – and while she did have one weak…
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Paul Brown obituary
The Guardian’s environment correspondent at a time when international concern over the climate began to take hold Paul…
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‘Nothing ever seemed to faze him’: Ken Oliver, former racing editor of the Guardian, dies aged 86
Tributes are paid to the much-loved and respected Fleet Street veteran who also tipped as ‘Larry Lynx’ Ken Oliver, who…
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‘Escape wizard’ who has broken out of four prisons is arrested in Spain
Albanian criminal has cut bars, descended sheets and even used human pyramid in escapes in Italy and Belgium Police in…
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The London stock market dodged a bullet with Shein | Nils Pratley
China’s fashion giant will list in Hong Kong with a shrunken price tag – and big questions over its business model In a…
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Deirdre McSharry obituary
Editor of Cosmopolitan in its 1970s heyday when it was famous for addressing women’s careers, health and their sex…
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Only sanctions imposed on Israel will work | Letter
The UK’s response to flagrant breaches of international law is pathetic, writes Bernie Evans, and sanctions against a…
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Birds have an eerie association with death | Letter
Responding to an article in which birds comforted Helen Harris during bereavement, Angela Smith describes her own…
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Trump’s deep-sea mining plan flouts international law | Letter
Britain and other signatories to the UN convention on the law of the sea should protest against US proposal to lease…
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Two women accuse former Fat White Family member Saul Adamczewski of physical and emotional abuse
Insecure Men singer has now been dropped by his record label and had tour dates cancelled after two women shared…
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With Nige still sulking, Honest Bob was left to unveil Reform’s latest ‘policies’ | John Crace
The sense of futility hanging over the room was almost overwhelming as Robert Jenrick took the stage It’s turning out…
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Janie Bradford obituary
Songwriter who contributed to the first record made at Motown’s Detroit studio and co-wrote many of the label’s hits…
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Flight attendant’s breast cancer was occupational disease, court rules
Sophie Lainault, who worked for Air France, wins legal case linking illness to more than 12,600 hours on flights A…
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Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief
Sentiment in hospitality and brewing sectors more positive since business rates action, trade bodies’ survey finds…
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Sami Abu Wardeh Hates You review – a clown strides into the mainstream with style
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh The comedian delivers a tour of his peripatetic childhood, with stops for risque gags…
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Fury v Joshua uncertainty will be resolved next week, insists Frank Warren
Promoter says negotiations are subject to a time limit ‘They won’t let it go past the end of next week’ Frank Warren…
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‘It was the hardcore equivalent of being a Deadhead’: consciousness-raising punk movement Krishnacore returns
First-wave punks rejected religion – but come the 90s, bands embracing eastern thought found legions of devotees. Ahead…
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With the end of physical media in sight, gamers have had enough
An increasing tension between players and publishers about ownership of titles could lead to a divestment from the…
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Nectar Classic memory foam mattress review: an outstanding budget buy
With a genuinely impressive lifetime guarantee, Nectar’s mattress outperforms pricier rivals for comfort and motion…
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‘Find out who you are, and do it on purpose’: unabashedly herself, Dolly Parton was an icon to LGBTQ fans
Parton’s gift lay in uniting everyone from God-fearing country fans to queer devotees. The way she saw me when I met…
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Tribute to Dolly Parton and a tomato festival: photos of the day – Wednesday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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‘My TikTok was flooded’: Suad Mooge on Ireland’s Rose of Tralee, navigating backlash and celebrating identity
Dublin’s representative in the traditional festival defiantly reckons with xenophobia and balances Gaelic pride with…
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Stephen Libby on fashion: I’m on a mission to revive the jumpsuit – they’re practical and stylish
The 70s was a golden era for the jumpsuit, but I’m happy they’re back, thanks to Harry Styles, Benson Boone and – of…
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Kirsty Mann: Corpse review – a comedy so creepy you’ll fear the next revelation
Summerhall, Edinburgh The comedian brings a calm authority to her tale of a haunted house and digs out maximum horror…
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Goodbye, Dolly Parton: a gay icon whose appeal reached across age, class and politics, and into the Maga heartlands | Emma Brockes
Straight women loved her, so did Eminem. Even Donald Trump found something nice to say. Her allure had no boundaries…
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Vholume review – a headlong rush of parkour perfection in a brutalist wonderland
PC; Nathan Grange, Léonard Lemaitre, Niels Tiercelin, IronEqual Race across impossible dystopian cityscapes in this…
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‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025
ONS data shows rising toll of climate crisis, with officials warning this summer on track to set further records More…
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The great Snowdon queue-skipping row – is it really OK to jump the line if you’re not taking a selfie?
The crowds at the top of Yr Wyddfa, the highest mountain in Wales, are now so huge that seasoned hikers and climbers…
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The best mattresses in the UK: sleep better with our 18 rigorously tested picks
From luxury Simba and Otty mattresses to brilliant budget buys, here’s what we recommend – and the best deals to shop…
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Is Natalie Portman really the subject of Rachel Cusk’s new novel? Nine things you need to know about the literary hoo-haa
Fiction sleuths are obsessed with the idea that the book, Life of M, is a flagrant riff on the actor’s life. And…
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Bill Gates calls for ‘human-reserved’ jobs in face of AI takeover
In 6,000-word essay Microsoft co-founder also expresses concern governments not prepared for technology’s impact…
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Manchester City confirm Bouaddi signing as Marmoush and González head out
Nico González completes £52m move to Newcastle Spurs to take Marmoush on loan with obligation to buy Manchester City…
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Max Olesker: Making the Cut review – up close and personal account of comic’s religious conversion
Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh This show about Olesker’s lengthy journey to becoming an Orthodox Jew in order to marry his…
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Backwoods Barbie and the ‘God almighty’ PMS Blues: Dolly Parton’s 10 best deep cuts
From heartbreaking spoken word to wry takes on the double standards women face, here are some of the late country…
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Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication The…
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