International Cowboy Day celebrations in Nairobi – in pictures
Observed annually on the fourth Saturday of July, International Cowboy Day celebrates the history, culture and legacy…
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Gaining Ground by Joan Barfoot review – Anne Enright celebrates a landmark feminist novel
Half a century on, this tale of a woman who abandons her children in search of her self remains thrillingly original…
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In search of Valencia’s ‘white gold’: my hunt for the perfect horchatería
Horchata, the revered creamy drink made from tiger nuts, is still served in grand Valencian parlours – always…
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Valentina and the MUOSters review – US military surveillance in Sicily triggers family discord on the ground
A young woman strives for self-reliance as local people protest the US military communications system that has landed…
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Honor Magic V6 review: sleek foldable phone lacking a bit of polish
Super-premium Android has top performance, long battery life and good cameras, but is let down by software Honor’s…
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Liberty embraces sewing boom with craft classes as it expands fabrics section
London store also plans bigger haberdashery area, where it will hold autumn workshops for crafters Liberty has more…
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A new start after 60: stuck in a hospital bed, I decided to retire. Now I’m a tap dancer
Stephen Walsh was such a workaholic that none of his colleagues would believe he’d ever leave. But then he learned to…
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TV tonight: the amazing story of the first animal to poo
Chris Packham gets to the bottom of things in the fantastic Evolution. Plus, has reality TV found its next big star?…
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‘Her screams echo in my ears’: the trauma of so-called ‘honour killings’ in Pakistan
There were 470 women killed in such circumstances across the country last year, with rights groups saying the true toll…
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Bodies of five climbers found on Russia’s highest mountain
Two others on Mount Elbrus survive after group of foreign climbers ‘strayed from route’ amid deteriorating weather, say…
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Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support
Ukrainian president will be first overseas visitor for new British prime minister Volodymyr Zelenskyy will become Andy…
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The Rapture review – this apocalyptic drama couldn’t be here at a better time
It’s set in a UK racked by an unbearable heatwave and the rise of extremism – this adaptation of the 2010 novel feels…
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Adam Ramsay-Peaty armed with ‘battle plan’ for golden revival in 50m breaststroke
Briton ready to bounce back after 100m bronze ‘The last 24 hours have been a bit of a whirlwind’ Adam Ramsay-Peaty has…
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Teamwork, tactics and data: behind the scenes at Wigan’s pre-season training
Gary Caldwell, who returned to the League One club in February to keep them up, faces a new season with meticulous…
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Blame privatised water firms for hosepipe bans | Lettters
Gillian Metheringham, Dr Gillian Austen and others respond to articles about water shortages in the UK and the high and…
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Arts and humanities have a role in understanding space exploration | Letters
Prof Abbie Garrington reflects on an interview with the physicist Laura Grego about the battle for our skies Where are…
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Every day is a good-hair day with no shampoo | Letters
I would only shampoo now if I swam through something nasty in the sea or if a bird crapped on me, says Paddy Eason. But…
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Ignore a call and enjoy a good night’s sleep | Brief letters
Insomnia advice | Raging wildfires | Dinner or supper? | Simple meal plan | Best travelling attire I noted with…
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Three Choirs festival review – impressive opening salvo full of crackling energy and exuberant fireworks
Gloucester Cathedral A packed crowd greeted this year’s curtain raiser for a delightfully Tiggerish premiere of Gavin…
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Oona Doherty: Leather Jacket review – dancers delight in their hard sweaty work
Bold Tendencies, London Slaps, beats and bounces underscore the unified collective pleasure of sharing a rhythm in this…
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Europe wildfires: ‘Difficult hours lie ahead’ in battle to contain fires, says Pedro Sánchez as more than 300,000 flee homes in France and Spain – as it happened
Fires displace people on massive scale and trigger one of the largest peacetime civilian evacuation operations ever…
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Australia dispatch England with ease in Commonwealth Games netball clash
Australia 66-47 England Sophie Garbin pours in 41 goals from 42 attempts Eight years after England’s dramatic last-gasp…
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Lena Headey looks back: ‘I told Harvey Weinstein where to go. A decade of possibilities disappeared’
The Game of Thrones actor on her feral youth, not playing the fame game, and being protective of her daughter Born in…
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‘Burnham bounce’ risks deflating unless focus remains on struggling households | Richard Partington
UK’s inequalities expose splits in consumer economy, with spending suffering and a decline in savings among the poorest…
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Sinfonia of London/Wilson review – night of Technicolor masterpieces from one of the finest orchestras on the planet
Royal Albert Hall, London Verdi’s La Forza del Destino felt vital, cellist Jonathan Aasgaard was immaculate in Walton’s…
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Dining across the divide: ‘I worry the England flag is seen as racist – even at the World Cup’
A retired teacher and a resident doctor found common ground over the NHS, but how did they fare on pensions? • Want to…
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Luke Combs review – regular Joe megastar brings the arena-sized party home
Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh Despite his humble persona, the highest-selling country artist of all time has the vocal…
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‘Andy Burnham can grow a moustache!’: SNL UK’s Paddy Young on breakout stardom – and impersonating the new PM
Not even a grisly hand injury could halt the rise of the Saturday Night Live UK comedian. And soon he’ll get to parody…
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How the death of Jayden Adams shook a community: ‘Being on the pitch was his happy place’
Those who knew the South African, who died aged 25 not long after playing at the World Cup, describe a humble and…
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What links Horrible Histories and Gordon Brown’s neighbour? The bumper summer quiz
From award-winning Julies to golfers who were nearly the best, test your knowledge with this bumper summer quiz 1 What…
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‘This is the dream job’: Labour’s Bev Craig on the battle to be Greater Manchester mayor
Polling puts close Burnham ally in lead as she aims to defeat Reform and draw back support from revitalised Greens Bev…
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‘It’s like bringing the kitchen into the piazza’: seven of the best Italian village food festivals
Sagre – the historic local events that pop up in villages across the country in summer – are the perfect way to get a…
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‘I never thought I’d fall for a scam’: the fake Spotify emails that put you at risk of fraud
Criminals send victims to a cloned site that collects login, personal and payment details You have had a Spotify…
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TV tonight: Ruth Madeley’s ambitious new drama about the end of the world
Ruth Jones and Iwan Rheon also star in this story about climate catastrophes and charismatic leaders. Plus: Andrew…
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Lennox. Manchester: ‘A boot camp of flavours’ – restaurant review
You’ll leave fed, challenged and gastronomically punch-drunk Nico Simeone is the Scottish-Italian chef behind the Six…
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How to keep cool in a heatwave: 25 tips from the people who know best, from a Rio lifeguard to an Egyptian archaeologist
For some, scorching days and humid nights are just the norm. So how do they stay chilled and comfortable? Luis…
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