65 m. ago I’m an Emily Henry superfan but Great Big Beautiful Life has one major problem

I was one of the first to read Emily Henry's Big Beautiful Life, but as a huge fan of the author I had one major issue with it

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68 m. ago George Clooney says he and Amal have never argued despite being married for 11 years

‘I feel so extraordinarily lucky to have met his incredible woman,’ admitted the Oscar winner

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80 m. ago Experts talk realism of Conclave movie: ‘Gets a lot of the details right’

After the death of Pope Francis, experts weigh in on how much the real-life papal election will mirror the hit Oscar-winning movieI confess: my first thought this morning, when I heard the news that Pope Francis died at the age of 88, was of Conclave. As in both the lowercase, technical meaning – the sequestration of cardinals to elect a new pope with a two-thirds majority – and the capital-C film of the same name from last year, which allowed viewers to vicariously participate in a process long shrouded in secrecy and reverence. (And premiering during the US vote, to experience election thrills without grim disappointment.)The film, directed by Edward Berger, luxuriated in process both sacred and profane – the orderly processions and cafeteria run-ins, the ceremonial burning of paper votes and security screenings, the white smoke and the complimentary toiletries bags. The hallowed halls of the Vatican and the gossip that flits among them, especially as different factions compete to...

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90 m. ago Hell is not other people – it’s being stuck in the ninth circle of an automated telephone service | Hilary Freeman

Tuvalu is celebrating its first ATM, but here’s a warning from the UK, where human contact has been lost to the self-service age Life is about to change on the remote island nation of Tuvalu. And not, in my opinion, for the better. To great fanfare, Tuvalu – an entirely cash-based society – has unveiled its first ever ATM, marking its move towards financial modernisation. But while the 10,000 people living in that country may be celebrating no longer having to queue at the bank, I fear their happiness will be short-lived. It’s the start of the slow erosion of human contact that heralds the dehumanisation of yet another society.The world’s first ATM was introduced in Britain in 1967, but for me the tyranny of machines that promise convenience but erode human contact really began about 20 years ago, in the form of self-checkouts in our local Sainsbury’s. Having watched the Terminator movie franchise during my formative years, I railed prophetically against them, aware that it was just...

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91 m. ago Chances of next Pope being English as officials start to prepare for life after Pope Francis

With the death of Pope Francis confirmed earlier this week, attention has turned to the future of the Catholic church as some wonder who the next pontiff could be

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1 hour ago Joel Miller's death in The Last of Us analysed as fans question if he survived

The Last of Us served up a brutal gut punch

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1 hour ago Drivers are being 'trapped' by faulty ticket machines as 'thousands' are sent fines

Motorists in several regions of England claim they received parking charge notices (PCNs) which were unfair - with 'thousands' of people affected, according to campaigners.

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1 hour ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Janette Manrara declares 'exciting news' in joint announcement with Aljaz Skorjanec

It comes after the couple shared an emotional look into their life as first-time parents

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2 h. ago 'I thought symptoms were just being a mum so cancer spread for three years'

Doctors told Kate she had sciatica and she wasn't offered an x-ray

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2 h. ago Restaurant branded 'tourist trap' for serving $29 sandwich which would feed 'family of four in Europe'

Many weren't convinced by the steep price tag of the sandwich, with one person commenting: 'In Europe, that'd be a meal for family of four'.

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2 h. ago ChatGPT's palm reading 'saves woman's life' after spotting possible skin cancer

TikToker urges people to check anything new or unusual on their skin after ChatGPT spotted a possible skin cancer during a palm reading, leaving the internet amazed at what artificial intelligence can do

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2 h. ago Netflix hidden gem leaves viewers in tears as it's dubbed 'one of the best films'

The Mustang was released in 2019 and tells the story of a violent criminal who finds new meaning to his life through training a wild horse

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3 h. ago Paula Radcliffe says 'hardest thing parent can do' after daughter's diagnosis

The runner took Isla to the paediatrician after she experienced a variety of symptoms including stomach aches and loss of breath

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3 h. ago ‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?

Researchers find 89% of people around the world want more to be done, but mistakenly assume their peers do notActivate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts sayThe Guardian is joining forces with dozens of newsrooms around the world to launch the 89 Percent Project—and highlight the fact that the vast majority of the world’s population wants climate action. Read moreHow much of a $450 (£339) pot would you give to a charity that cuts carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy, and how much would you keep for yourself? That was the question posed in a recent academic experiment. The answers mattered: real money was handed out as a result to some randomly chosen participants.The average person gave away about half the money and kept the rest. But what if you had been told beforehand that the vast majority of other people think climate action is really important? Might you have given more to the charity? Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say

Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed‘Spiral of silence’: climate action is very popular, so why don’t people realise it?The Guardian is joining forces with dozens of newsrooms around the world to launch the 89 Percent Project—and highlight the fact that the vast majority of the world’s population wants climate action. Read moreA huge 89% majority of the world’s people want stronger action to fight the climate crisis but feel they are trapped in a self-fulfilling “spiral of silence” because they mistakenly believe they are in a minority, research suggests.Making people aware that their pro-climate view is, in fact, by far the majority could unlock a social tipping point and push leaders into the climate action so urgently needed, experts say. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Rohit Ghai wants you to rethink everything you know about Indian food

From lamb shank biryani to rotisserie chicken with bone marrow sauce, the chef behind London’s Vatavaran is on a mission to show Indian food’s true depth – no shortcuts, no curry clichés. By Lauren Taylor

Events

3 h. ago How to make butter chicken – the rich, comforting classic done right

Velvety tomato sauce, tender grilled chicken, a touch of spice and plenty of butter – this is Murgh Makhani at its absolute best

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3 h. ago This is why we can’t have nice things: How your bougie taste in food is ruining the planet

The Dubai chocolate craze is sparking a pistachio shortage while the West’s obsession with matcha has put a Japanese town under strain. Helen Coffey asks why we’re incapable of enjoying things sustainably – and whether social media is to blame

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3 h. ago This Mangalorean fish curry brings the heat – and the comfort

Made with tamarind, coconut milk and a good hit of chilli, this classic South Indian dish is big on flavour and easier to cook than it looks

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4 h. ago Outlander Jocasta Cameron's tragic life and four marriages including Ulysses relationship

Jocasta Cameron had a difficult life in Outlander

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