Renate Reinsve on reviews that make you sick and 19-minute standing ovations: "Your face goes stiff from smiling for so long."
One day in July 2021, Renate Reinsve woke up, read the Guardian, and promptly vomited. It was—mostly—a happy kind of…
UK aid cuts reduce funding to counter Russian influence in the Western Balkans by 40%.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s reduction in overseas aid has resulted in a 40% cut to funding aimed at countering Russian…
A swim for unity at Bondi Beach, the site of Sydney's darkest day. Yet on land, tensions are rising.
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'Borrowed time': Climate crisis worsens crop pests and food losses
Climate change is intensifying the damage caused by crop pests, and losses are projected to rise significantly, according to a…
I took my kids to Lapland on the Santa Claus Express, but would we actually get to meet Santa?
Christmas was just days away, and Helsinki was buzzing with festive spirit. We wandered through the Tuomaan Markkinat in Senate…
Each year, the "word of the year" seems to take on a darker tone. While "six-seven" might be irritating, it has actually broken that pattern.
What connects the word “vape,” the crying-laughing emoji, and the phrase “squeezed middle”? It’s not just a clever crossword clue…
Donald Trump promised a new 'golden age' for the US economy. So where is it?
Moments into his second term, Donald Trump was unequivocal in his inaugural address. “The golden age of America begins right…
My weirdest Christmas: I was flirting with my crush like crazy when a huge wave came out of nowhere and ruined everything.
Christmas in Barbados is different. Forget snow and scarves—we do Christmas in flip-flops, sweating through church services and pretending to…
The 100 Best Male Footballers in the World for 2025
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The 50 best albums of 2025: No. 1 – Rosalía: Lux
On paper, Lux sounds more like a challenging bonus round on University Challenge than a new album from a pop…