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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‘I remember going: oh hello!’ Dara Ó Briain on comedy, coolness, cruelty and finding his birth parents
The standup has been the host of the panel show Mock the Week for more than two decades. As it returns to UK screens,…
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The Last Sunrise review – Amazon’s soapy YA romance is thankless and bland
Another familiar concoction fails to make use of its sunny location and chooses cheap melodrama over romantic charm A…
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With no friends left to burn, Trump is running out of diplomatic ammunition | Rafael Behr
Everyone can see that the Iran war has been a strategic disaster for the US, while a failing president pretends he is…
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‘It destroyed me’ – your top true-crime TV shows of all time
From influencers gone (really, really) bad and the outrageous Joe Exotic to the greatest reveal in television history –…
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From Jolene to Islands in the Stream: Dolly Parton’s 10 best recordings
The late star created some of the most beloved country and pop songs in American music Alexis Petridis on Dolly…
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Would you pay for an algorithm to pick your friends? New social apps spread across cities
With many adults admitting they feel lonely, meetup platforms offer the chance to make new connections Would you pay…
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Walking on the edge: a three-day hike along Cumbria’s rugged, overlooked coast
In the shadow of the crowded Lake District, this quiet coast path offers great views, breathtaking nature and a…
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A moment that changed me: I sought out rejection. Instead, strangers met me with profound generosity
As I turned 21, fear was holding me back. So I decided to face it headfirst. It taught me that courage leads to…
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US military kills four in strike on alleged drug smuggling boat in Caribbean
Number of people killed in boat strikes rises to 227 since Trump administration began controversial campaign The US…
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In Poland, compassion for Ukrainians has turned to contempt. The consequences could be dramatic | Mateusz Mazzini
Warsaw failed to anticipate that refugees would build new lives and Kyiv would demand an equal place at the European…
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‘A mockery’: how offshore tax havens are thwarting the UK’s transparency push
Critics say ownership registers are too costly and too complicated, scuppering attempts to expose alleged money…
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The row over Rutland: can England’s smallest county survive?
Its council is due to merge with Leicestershire’s in 2028, and some locals are incensed. Can the county hold on to its…
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Jess Fuchs: Feral review – a debut with tremendous oomph from a future comedy star
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh This motormouth Australian comic fires off tart remarks and home truths then explains…
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Ukraine war briefing: Small batch of Patriots arrives as Zelenskyy pleads for more
President won’t name supplier and has previously said he ‘does some things I can’t even share’ to obtain vital air…
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‘So hacked off’: as election nears, New Zealanders despair at the main parties – and Opportunity knocks
National and Labour have passed government back and forth for years but many voters are no longer content with politics…
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Dogs blink more often when they see owners blinking, study finds
Scientists say research suggests blinking may have acquired a social relevance in interactions between dogs and people…
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Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 5: Charlton Athletic
Karen Hills’s side are a blend of knowhow and young talent and are ready to compete 20 years after their disbandment…
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Bruno Fernandes and Khadija Shaw land PFA Player of the Year awards
Fellow players pick Manchester United and Manchester City stars Nico O’Reilly and Olivia Smith collect young players’…
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Father of USS Lincoln sailor detained by ICE released from detention
Arrest of Luis Manuel Aviles, 48, sparked backlash as he was detained while his son, Joshua, was deployed in Middle…
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‘It costs a lot of money to look this cheap’: Dolly Parton’s life in quotes
The late singer, actor and philanthropist leaves behind a life and career full of wisdom Celebrity tributes pour in for…
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Burnham mulls insolvency law shake-up to help bring utilities under public control
Exclusive: Rules on special administration seen as potential ‘roadblock’ to reshaping how UK’s essential services are…
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Dolly Parton has died
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At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital
Gang leader threatens to kill hostages after attack in Kenscoff in which homes were also set alight ‘A massacre’: Haiti…
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The Guardian view on Trump’s economic threats: bullies can overplay their hand | Editorial
Tariffs on Canada, threats against Iran’s partners and bond market intervention show a president weaponising US power…
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The Guardian view on the French left: division makes Marine Le Pen’s path to the Élysée more straightforward | Editorial
Two years ago, progressive parties allied to see off the far right in a parliamentary election. Ahead of a seismic…
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‘They make life much easier’: AI-powered shopping trolleys go on trial in Lancashire
Customers give their verdicts as a Morrisons store becomes first in UK to test trolleys that scan, weigh and tally…
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China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran
Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate Tehran…
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Community-maxxing: gen Z are done with doomscrolling – and ready to socialise
Research shows young adults often feel isolated. So alongside embracing ‘grandma hobbies’, they want to get involved…
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Revealed: How undercover agents spied on anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota
DHS officers posed as concerned citizens, joining Signal groups and taking photos of community meetings Sign up for the…
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UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis and hostile states
Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for…
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There’s no place like a revered writer’s home | Letters
Readers respond to an editorial on preserving the homes of writers such as William Blake, Ted Hughes and William…
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Why the threat from the rampaging AI machine went ignored | Letters
Jonathan Michie on his father’s efforts in the 1970s to map out concerns regarding widespread social coercion driven by…
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