65 h. ago AD FEATURE: The Adventure Gap: The Rise of the Boomerang Adventurer

The rise of golden years adventure has prompted new offerings within Post Office life insurance cover to ensure people have their future planned as well as their present

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3 d. ago Doctors issue urgent warning over Mounjaro 'golden dose' hack that could put your life at risk

There is a hidden extra dose in your weight loss jabs that could save you hundreds of pounds, users say - but doctors have warned of major risks.

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1 week ago A Golden Life review – childhood is collateral in Burkina Faso’s search for gold

An intimately shot documentary captures the dignity and resilience of teenagers who toil in mines where companionship is the only consolation for graftFor those toiling in the Bantara goldmine in Burkina Faso, their life is largely shrouded in darkness. Centered on a 16-year-old called Rasmané, Boubacar Sangaré’s sombre documentary goes deep into the claustrophobic environment that the ill-treated workers endure. Each morning, Rasmané is lowered down a 100m shaft which leads to narrow tunnels wet with mud. As the day goes on, he is caked with the sediment as his back muscles buckle under the strenuous digging. His cramped living quarters – a rickety shed made of straw and plastic tarps – offer little relief; Rasmané has to turn to medication to ease the pain.Moving between closeups and aerial shots, the film draws a visual link between the abuse inflicted on the scarred soil, and the physical strain on the workers’ bodies. In this precarious industry where human beings are treated a...

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1 week ago A Golden Life review – childhood is collateral damage in Burkina Faso’s search for gold

An intimately shot documentary captures the dignity and resilience of teenagers who toil in mines where companionship is the only consolation for graftFor those toiling in the Bantara goldmine in Burkina Faso, their life is largely shrouded in darkness. Centered on a 16-year-old called Rasmané, Boubacar Sangaré’s sombre documentary goes deep into the claustrophobic environment that the ill-treated workers endure. Each morning, Rasmané is lowered down a 100m shaft which leads to narrow tunnels wet with mud. As the day goes on, he is caked with the sediment as his back muscles buckle under the strenuous digging. His cramped living quarters – a rickety shed made of straw and plastic tarps – offer little relief; Rasmané has to turn to medication to ease the pain.Moving between closeups and aerial shots, the film draws a visual link between the abuse inflicted on the scarred soil, and the physical strain on the workers’ bodies. In this precarious industry where human beings are treated a...

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4 w. ago The hidden underwater eden of ‘California’s Galapagos’, where kelp, sea lions and giant bass reign

On the remote Channel Islands, a draw for researchers and divers, preservation has transformed the ecosystemJust 14 miles (23km) off the southern California coast lies a vast underwater paradise.Giant sea bass the size of grizzly bears and schools of sardines glide together through swirling strands of golden kelp, whose long stalks preside over a world exploding with life and color. Playful harbor seals dance into the depths of undulating pink, green and orange plants, alongside spiny crustaceans and vibrant sea stars that embrace the volcanic rock that slopes to the sandy seafloor. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago The hidden underwater eden of ‘California’s Galapagos’, where seals and grizzly bear

On the remote Channel Islands, a draw for researchers and divers, preservation has transformed the ecosystemJust 14 miles (23km) off the southern California coast lies a vast underwater paradise.Giant sea bass the size of grizzly bears and schools of sardines glide together through swirling strands of golden kelp, whose long stalks preside over a world exploding with life and color. Playful harbor seals dance into the depths of undulating pink, green and orange plants, alongside spiny crustaceans and vibrant sea stars that embrace the volcanic rock that slopes to the sandy seafloor. Continue reading...

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