3 h. ago From Byzantine cottages to vulvic stadiums: the brilliance of female architects

A RIBA report says “stark displays of sexism” are driving women from the profession. If we don’t fight this systemic misogyny, we won’t just lose dazzling designs – we’ll have a world only fit for 6ft tall policemenIf one were to think “Brazilian 20th-century modernist genius”, one might alight on Oscar Niemeyer, but see also the Italian émigré Lina Bo Bardi, who developed an Italian-style modernism with a Brazilian accent in her adopted homeland. Her Teatro Oficina, in São Paulo, was named by this paper as the best theatre in the world.Five hundred miles away is one of my favourite residential buildings, A la Ronde; an eccentric 16-sided home in Exmouth, Devon. It was designed in 1796 by Jane and Mary Parminter (two “spinster” cousins, in the words of the National Trust) and relative John Lowder. The cousins, who were not professionals, had been inspired by their Grand Tour of Europe (an unusual undertaking for women at the time) and, in particular, the Basilica of San Vitale in Ra...

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17 h. ago Richard Ashcroft performs 'special' tribute to Mani on last night of Oasis tour in Brazil

'He had the style, the swagger, and the sound'

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27 h. ago Liam Gallagher's sons Lennon and Gene post adorable unseen childhood snaps as they join Noel's daughter Anais in sharing sweet tributes to mark the final date of the Oasis reunion tour

Oasis wrapped up their 41-date reunion tour on Sunday night, taking their final bow in São Paulo, Brazil. 

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27 h. ago Oasis ‘in talks over greatest hits album’ amid talk of more UK shows as reunion tour ends

The band took their final bow in São Paulo on Sunday night in front of 60,000 fans, capping a comeback run that has smashed ticket records

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37 h. ago Oasis 'are in talks of a greatest hits album amid whispers of more UK shows' as reunion tour wraps up

Oasis brought their blockbuster 41-date reunion tour to a close on Sunday night, taking a final bow in front of 60,000 roaring fans in São Paulo, Brazil. 

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44 h. ago Oasis honour Stone Roses bassist ‘Mani’ Mounfield during São Paulo reunion gigs

The band’s tribute in São Paulo underlined Mounfield’s status as one of the defining bass players of his generation and a key figure in the sound that shaped Oasis

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48 h. ago Paddy McGuinness issues touching tribute to 'Manchester legend' Gary 'Mani' Mounfield

The Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist died this week aged 63

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52 h. ago Oasis' touching tribute to Stone Roses star Mani at Sao Paulo gig

The Primal Scream bassist has been remembered across the music world

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53 h. ago Oasis halt their reunion concert in Brazil to pay an emotional tribute to The Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield after his death aged 63

The duo are currently performing two shows in Sao Paulo, and briefly paused their performance to pay tribute to the bassist after his tragic death on Thursday.

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53 h. ago Oasis pay tribute to Mani with touching gesture at Sao Paulo gig

The band are in Brazil on the last stop of their tour

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54 h. ago BREAKING: Oasis halt concert for emotional Stone Roses' Mani tribute

Gary 'Mani' Mountfield died earlier this week, and he was a good friend of Noel and Liam Gallagher who paid tribute to him at their Oasis concert in Brazil

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54 h. ago "Greatest bassist of all time": How music legends describe genius Mani following tragic death

'His legacy will live on forever'

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58 h. ago Bolsonaro's conviction brings vindication for some Brazilians who lost loved ones to COVID

Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro is preparing to serve a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup

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2 d. ago Noel Gallagher says it was a 'pleasure' as he joins tributes to Gary 'Mani' Mounfield

The Oasis star has joined brother Liam in paying tribute to the late Stone Rose bassist

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3 d. ago Rockers Biffy Clyro pen Scotland's Tartan Army football song for the 2026 World Cup

Rockers Biffy Clyro have already written a Tartan Army football song for the World Cup and contacted the Scottish FA. The chart-topping trio also paid tribute to their pal Mani from The Stones Roses who passed away, recalling messy times at Leeds and Reading festivals together. Biffy also tease a collab with Villanelle - fronted by Liam Gallagher's son Gene.

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3 d. ago Brazil hails US tariff rollback as ‘significant progress' and seeks more exemptions

Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin says U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to remove additional import tariffs on some Brazilian agribusiness products marks significant progress

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3 d. ago Mercury Prize winners deliver special tribute to Stone Roses' Mani during Albert Hall show

A masterclass in how to get from the back room of the Castle Hotel to a sold-out Albert Hall in under three years

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4 d. ago ‘God bless you Mani mate’: Britpop band Cast pay tribute to The Stone Roses star

Frontman John Power dedicated the song Walkaway to The Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield at a gig in Bournemouth

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4 d. ago The mischievous genius of Mani: 'A unifying character in alt

The world of music is in shock over the death of Mani, the much-loved Manchester musician who not only transformed two iconic bands but united audiences with his infectious playing and personal charm

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4 d. ago The Stone Roses issue heartfelt tribute to 'greatest' Mani after tragic death

The Stone Roses have shared a tribute to the late Gary 'Mani' Mounfield after it was announced that the musician had tragically died at his home aged 63

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