Tao of Glass review – stage magic as McDermott meditates on the minimalist master
Soho Place theatre, London This multifaceted and personal homage to – and collaboration with – composer Philip Glass is…
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Tell us: have you installed renewable energy sources in your home?
We would like to hear from people who have recently installed renewable energy sources in their home, or considered…
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Andy Burnham calls on Infantino to resign over ‘outrageous’ World Cup plans
UK prime minister is the first head of a major nation to call on the under-pressure Fifa president to step down Andy…
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Cricket regulator charges Middlesex with misconduct for third time in four years
Charges relate to complaint upheld against former chief Middlesex sacked Andrew Cornish in June Middlesex have been…
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A World Cup with no participants – it could be Gianni Infantino’s boldest move yet | Marina Hyde
You’ve got to admire the Fifa president’s chutzpah in trying to flog off football’s greatest prize. If only Uefa wasn’t…
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Key keeping England door open for Stokes: ‘Anything’s possible with Ben’
England captain retired from international game in June Key says Fleming will start as Test coach in September Rob Key…
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Alien erotica, football coaching and making Meryl Streep cry: Ted Lasso’s new star Tanya Reynolds opens up
She lit up screens as Sex Education’s steamy sci-fi writer, wowed Streep in the West End and now she’s starring in the…
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‘Change is happening! I can cut off my hair and misbehave’: Vicky Krieps on rage, rebellion, and rejecting Hollywood
After her star turn in Phantom Thread, everyone expected a move to Tinseltown – but the actor embraced indie European…
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Cocktail of the week: the Culpeper’s papa doble – recipe | The good mixer
Cherry pops and citrus zings in this twist on a Hemingway special A bright, citrus-forward riff on the classic…
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Digested week: As wildfires rage, should I buy a helicopter or marry a guy with a bunker?
Plus, train toilet roulette, an astonishingly stoic hiker and the tradwife paradox As I read the headlines about Europe…
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Who should win the men’s Ballon d’Or?
Harry Kane, Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are the frontrunners for the annual prize By WhoScored…
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Can Andy Burnham turn a flying start into sustained success?
Labour has regained the lead in polling but the new PM will need to widen his appeal further to win a general election…
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‘An intermission is a must’: why Greek cinemas are adding a loo break to The Odyssey
In Athens’ picturehouses, an interval is always a ‘non-negotiable’ – a chance to buy a beer, nip to the toilet – or pop…
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‘A universal human story’: Clean Start’s thought-provoking tidying sim tells immigrant’s tale
Playing as recent arrival Lena, your challenges include learning a new language and uncovering family secrets – its…
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Release schedule: when to wee and when to wait during this summer’s biggest movies
With run-times hitting three hours, you will probably need to take a bathroom break during this season’s blockbusters.…
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‘It’s too fast, too big’: speed of climate crisis is devastating crops, say farmers
Drought and extreme heat are killing plants, driving up prices while also making some farms economically unviable “It’s…
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Add to playlist: the art-pop showtunes of Luki and the week’s best new tracks
Combining grand melodrama with nuanced emotional character, Lucy Duncan and producer Niac’s collaboration sounds both…
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Beguiling beauties, designs to be sat on and giant corn dollies – the week in art
Gwen John’s singular poetic world, Enid Marx’s signature designs for the London Underground and the rural gothic of LR…
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What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in July
Max Porter, Daisy Johnson, Avni Doshi and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join…
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The best recent poetry – review roundup
Small Birds Singing by Matthew Welton; The Channel by Jana Prikryl; Stepmother by Helen Mort; Drunken Driving by…
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Robots on parade and a German warship wreck: photos of the day – Friday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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A World Elsewhere review – chaotic thrills as kids sail, fight and fall through trap doors
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London Family show brings gleeful playfulness to the story of a 12-year-old whose escape into…
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Will Burnham fix our barbaric prisons – or cave to rightwing populism? The answer is a tragedy | Simon Jenkins
England and Wales’s prisons are overcrowded, drug-infested and barbaric. Labour has halted a once-in-a-generation…
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Inside the New York court where children face deportation without access to attorneys
About 20,000 unaccompanied minors will lose legal representation if the federal government ends a longstanding contract…
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I study the boreal forest. This summer wildfires came for my home | Julee Boan
Here are things that will – and will not – help us fight the threat of wildfires I have spent much of my career…
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McCarthyism has returned to the United States – and this time it’s even more dangerous | Judith Levine
Trump’s campaign of repression echoes the red scare. But now the government has bigger ambitions and more powerful…
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The dead doctor and a dicey diet: how a ban made a hero of Egypt’s rogue medic
Diaa al-Awadi claimed insulin was a fraud, smoking was safe and chemotherapy useless. But despite losing his medical…
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Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing pro-Israel song
The 80s star will no longer appear in role of Herod in London Palladium run, with manager saying decision is ‘in the…
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My family is coming apart – so it’s time for one last video game session | Dominik Diamond
I wanted our last family games night to be the best fun we’ve ever had. Maybe we should have stuck with Mario Kart … It…
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Jacqueline Crooks: ‘Toni Morrison’s voice made me want to find my own’
The novelist on learning empathy from Charles Dickens, the playfulness of Irenosen Okojie and avoiding Jane Austen My…
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Skincare staple or expensive gimmick: do you really need an LED face mask?
They promise clearer, younger-looking skin, but is your money better spent elsewhere? Dermatologists and experts weigh…
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Senators accuse Republican ‘gelatinous blobs’ of caving to Trump on Iran war
Democrats Warren and Van Hollen attack Republican ‘rubber stamps’ in Congress for ceding authority to Trump Senior…
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Heretic to Love Me: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
Hugh Grant gives a gleeful, career-best performance in A24’s terrifying horror, while Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun…
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Kitchen magnate finds recipe for Wakefield joy in historic rugby league city
Matt Ellis has transformed the club by spending £10m and they are now contenders to win a first Super League title Matt…
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The Burnham bounce is eclipsing the Green surge – and Zack Polanski’s radical hope is being tested | Gaby Hinsliff
The new PM is enjoying a honeymoon period but, longer-term, the Greens have the freedom to say whatever Labour won’t…
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Charming homes for sale with family gardens in England – in pictures
From the heart of the Peak District to the Kent Downs, houses with outside space to suit all ages Continue reading...
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