9 d. ago This charming town on Lake Como is where Italians go to escape the summer crowds

Italy’s lakeside towns like Bellagio, Como and Varenna are famously beautiful, but have become filled with visitors when the warmer months roll around – Rebecca Crowe finds a slower pace of life in Lecco, where the prices are lower and the piazzas quieter

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3 w. ago Revealed: The flight figures that prove Portofino really is busier than ever

Tourists have been posting photos of huge summer crowds in the Italian village of Portofino - population 400 - on social media, and strict new rules have been put in place by the town's mayor to curb bad habits.

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3 w. ago Have the Tate to yourself: the best art exhibitions in London for summer 2025

The must-see London art shows this summer - with some minus the crowds

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3 w. ago Wafcon offers spectacular songs and goals – but where is the next generation?

The tournament in Morocco has produced some fine football but has yet to win over the general publicFrom deep inside the Stade d’Honneur came a beautiful sound as 26 voices united in song. The loudspeaker quietened in respect. The few dozen people at the ground braved the summer swelter to crowd near the players’ tunnels. Ghanaian players walked out in no noticeable combination with slightly puzzled looks on their faces. The noise grew louder and more distinctive as one voice called and the others responded. There was definitely the beating of a drum.Then, they emerged. Defending champions South Africa announced their arrival at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) with nothing but notes of pure joy. For about 90 seconds, they kept the tune going. Even before they had kicked a ball, Banyana Banyana had offered something special. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago New Look's 'polished' £35 dress resembles 'striking' £1k Jacquemus version

The retailer could have just introduced another crowd-pleaser for shoppers looking for summer dresses

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4 w. ago An abomination or a lot of fun? Our readers review the Club World Cup

We asked readers if they enjoyed the tournament, how it could be improved and if they will watch in four years’ timeIt is a senseless attempt to line Fifa’s already gilded pockets and increase the demands on already exhausted players who must be close to breaking point. The idea of the world’s top clubs playing each other is dull because of the mismatch in resources between Europe and the rest. No one needs more games in an already crowded calendar. Playing it in the heat of the American summer is another mistake. I suspect the clubs that participated will pay for it next season. Scrap it. Max, an Arsenal fan Continue reading...

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