20 h. ago Immigrants, flying sheep and Brigitte Bardot: Britain through the lens of Picture Post

From 1938 to 1957, the celebrated photo magazine captured tattooists, transgender women and topless men sinking pints – and changed the way the country saw itself Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Tibetans in exile wonder: Will the next Dalai Lama be as charismatic as this one?

The Dalai Lama has announced that he intends to reincarnate, paving the way for a successor to take on a mantle stretching back 500 years after his death

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21 h. ago London Marks His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday with Messages of Hope and Solidarity

London Marks His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday with Messages of Hope and Solidarity  Central Tibetan Administration

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28 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne charging £1400 for photo and autograph days after Black Sabbath show

EXCLUSIVE: Frontman Ozzy Osbourne will end his performing days this weekend, then head to an event where he'll pose with fans for big payday with family

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37 h. ago Dalai Lama defies China to say successor will be chosen by Tibetan tradition

Spiritual leader challenges Beijing in video statement released in run-up to 90th birthday celebrationsThe Dalai Lama has declared in a direct challenge to China that the centuries-old spiritual institution bearing his name will continue after his death and that only his inner circle, not Beijing, will have the authority to identify his successor.In a video message played on Wednesday during prayer celebrations ahead of his 90th birthday this weekend, the 14th Dalai Lama said the Gaden Phodrang Trust, which manages his affairs, would oversee the search for his reincarnation. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago ‘I genuinely love this place so much!’ Fatboy Slim’s 100th Glastonbury set – picture essay

Norman Cook estimates that he’s reached a centenary of sets at Worthy Farm, from big stages to tiny tents. Guardian photographer David Levene joined the celebrations in the DJ boothIrreverent, bouncy and as suitable at 4am in a club as it is at 4pm in a field, the music of Fatboy Slim dovetails perfectly with Glastonbury. And the man himself, Norman Cook, seems to know it.This year’s festival marked a big milestone: Cook has now played 100 Glasto sets – or thereabouts – over the years, popping up everywhere from vast stages to tiny tents. To document the occasion, Guardian photographer David Levene bedded in with the DJ for the weekend, while Cook explained why it holds such a special significance for him.Cook tries to find his daughter for Burning Spear at the Pyramid Stage Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Inside the Dalai Lama’s succession and what it means for China and the Tibetan struggle

As he turns 90 this week, the Dalai Lama has announced that he will reincarnated, setting his followers on a collision course with China. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar speaks to activists and the president of the Tibetan government-in-exile about what this means for the future of Tibetan Buddhism

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41 h. ago Who will be the next Dalai Lama and how will they be chosen?

The spiritual leader has announced plans for his succession

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41 h. ago Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death as he celebrates 90th birthday

It was previously thought that the 14th Dalai Lama, who turns 90 this weekend, would be the last.

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43 h. ago Dalai Lama makes announcement over whether he will have a successor, as Buddhists around the world fear an end to the 600

The Dalai Lama is lauded by his followers for his tireless campaign for greater autonomy for Tibet and has lived in exile in India since Chinese troops crushed an uprising in 1959.

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44 h. ago Dalai Lama says there will be search for his successor after his death, ending years of speculation

Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader releases video statement in run-up to 90th birthday celebrationsThe Dalai Lama has said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years of speculation that started when he indicated that he might be the last person to hold the role.Speaking at prayer celebrations ahead of his 90th birthday on Sunday, the Nobel peace prize-winning spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism said in a recorded statement that the next Dalai Lama should be found and recognised as per past Buddhist traditions. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Dalai Lama gives important update about his succession ahead of 90th birthday

The 14th Dalai Lama has repeatedly said his successor will be born outside China and urges followers to reject any candidate appointed by Beijing

Politics

45 h. ago Dalai Lama at 90: son of a buckwheat farmer who became a thorn in China’s side – in pictures

The exiled spiritual leader, who turns 90 this week, has met everyone from Nelson Mandela to Lady Gaga while campaigning for autonomy and religious freedom for Tibet Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Photos show a celebration for the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday

The Dalai Lama attended a celebration of his 90th birthday according to the Tibetan calendar.

Culture

3 d. ago Danny Jones shares first photo of wife Georgia since he kissed Maura Higgins

Danny Jones proved his marriage to Georgia Horsley is getting back on track as he shared the first photo of his wife since THAT Maura Higgins kiss

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3 d. ago Who will be the next Dalai Lama? Key questions answered as leader turns 90

The spiritual leader is making plans for his succession

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4 d. ago Rod Stewart brings out Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis to celebrate his 90th birthday

Eavis’s daughter Emily escorted him to the stage as Stewart performed ‘I Don't Want to Talk About It’

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4 d. ago Princess Andre is 18! Daughter of Katie Price and Peter Andre celebrates milestone birthday with glam photoshoot as proud parents share gushing tributes to teenager

Princess Andre has officially turned 18 and marked her milestone birthday with a dazzling new photoshoot.

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5 d. ago Photos of celebrities who attended Jeff Bezos wedding in Venice

The Venice wedding celebration of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos culminated on Saturday, marking the third and final day of festivities.

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7 d. ago 3 dead and a dozen missing as torrential rains cause flash flood in north India

Authorities in northern India have reported three deaths and at least a dozen missing after a flash flood caused by heavy rains

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