11 h. ago Photos of the Cholita Paceña contest that honors Aymara women

In La Paz, Bolivia, the Cholita Paceña contest celebrates Aymara Indigenous women, recognizing their traditional fashion, beauty, fluency in Indigenous language and cultural knowledge. Contestants, dressed in long skirts, embroidered shawls, and bowler hats, dance to folkloric music and answer questions before a jury. The event aims to preserve and honor the identity of the traditional “chola.”

Culture

27 h. ago Can YOU pass a UK citizenship test? Brits joke they 'better pack their bags' after struggling to answer the general knowledge questions

Self-proclaimed 'TikTok quizmaster' Mahan Lankarani recently challenged his 1.6million followers to see if they could successfully complete a UK citizenship test.

Politics

28 h. ago How benefits will change after Starmer's surrender: All your questions answered as PM concedes to Labour rebels on welfare reforms

Brits who currently receive the personal independence payment (Pip) will continue to do so after the Government made concessions to Labour rebels on controversial welfare reforms.

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29 h. ago Exact targets for UK nuclear strike mapped as one dubbed 'Putin's prime target'

EXCLUSIVE: We all know London would be target number one, but what are the most likely targets across the UK if nukes were to be flung at us, is a question the Daily Star has now answered

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39 h. ago The name's Deaver, Jeffery Deaver: How 007 kick started Jeffery Deaver's reading...and writing career

This week, Jeffery Deaver answers our burning questions, what is he reading, what book would he take to a desert island, what gave him the reading bug, what left him cold?

Politics

41 h. ago The 3 lingering questions Trump and Hegseth must answer about their Iran nuke strikes ‘success’

Days after Trump ordered a series of bombings on Iran, his administration still cannot — or will not — answer several key questions about the impact of military strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, Richard Hall writes

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45 h. ago Your Middle East questions answered – from Trump’s fragile ceasefire to what Israelis think of Netanyahu

Readers shared their urgent questions about Israel, Iran, Trump, and Netanyahu with our world affairs editor, Sam Kiley, who has been reporting from Tel Aviv amid rising tensions in the region

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49 h. ago How we're killing our microbiome and kimchi alone won't save it – video

Our human microbiome is in decline, which is likely to be contributing to the sharp rise in non-communicable diseases, health conditions that cannot be directly transmitted between people, such as cardiovascular disease and cancers. Josh Toussaint-Strauss talks to Dr James Kinross, colorectal surgeon and author of the book Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome, about why the human microbiome is in decline, how modern life is impacting it and what we can do to look after itJames Kinross also appeared recently on the Guardian’s Science Weekly podcast, you can listen here:Your microbiome questions answered: part oneYour microbiome questions answered: part two Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Oasis tour Manchester Heaton Park banned items and new travel advice

A new update from the Oasis website answers many questions fans have about tour shows coming to Manchester Heaton Park

Society

3 d. ago Petition launched to keep Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner behind bars

Christian Brueckner is due to be released in less than three months after completing a seven-year term for rape. Prosecutors believe he abducted and killed Madeleine in May 2007

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3 d. ago I asked Paraag Marathe a burning Rangers question and his answer tells me the bin fire era at Ibrox is over

The Hotline Live team weren't sugar-coating the current state of play at Ibrox but Marathe is showing early signs he can help turn it around

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4 d. ago Police officer 'is the reason' prime Madeleine McCann suspect could walk free in a matter of weeks... after cop 'paid sex offender's fine'

Investigators suspect Christian Brueckner, 48, played a part in young Madeleine vanishing from her family's holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal, in May 2007.

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4 d. ago The Chase general knowledge quiz: See how you would fare on the ITV show

Would you be able to beat the Chasers? Answers these 21 general knowledge questions to find out

Culture

4 d. ago Escalating war in the Middle East: Ask our world affairs editor anything

The Independent’s world affairs editor Sam Kiley is in Tel Aviv to explain what the latest US-Iran escalation means for Israel, Tehran, and the wider Middle East – and to answer your questions on where this growing conflict goes next

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4 d. ago Madeleine McCann suspect could be freed from prison by October

He was originally scheduled for release in January 2026

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5 d. ago Main suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance could be free within months

His release was contingent on an outstanding fine

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5 d. ago Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner set for early release after fine paid

German prosecutors have confirmed payment of a £1,200 fine paving the way for Brueckner’s early release

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5 d. ago Suspect in disappearance of Madeleine McCann could be freed from prison early after donor pays fine

An outstanding fine against the main suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann in Portugal has been paid off, according to German prosecutors

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5 d. ago Retaliation, regime change, sleeper cells and impeachment: The looming questions in the wake of Trump’s attack on Iran

President celebrated the attack, but many fear an escalation

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6 d. ago Why don’t people hitchhike any more? Is the world more dangerous or just meaner?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsWhatever happened to hitchhiking? You rarely here of people thumbing a lift any more. Is the world more dangerous or just meaner? Ann Langdon, EssexPost your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday. Continue reading...

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