Mako Nishimura fought her way into the Japanese underworld, but drug addiction and the slow demise of organised crime gangs almost destroyed her In almost 40 years, Mako Nishimura never lost a fight. She told me this as if it were as obvious as night following day. Nishimura is 5ft-nothing ...
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How often should you go to the toilet? How can you get the better of wind? Experts’ tips for a healthier gutHow often should you go to the toilet? How can you get the better of wind? Experts’ tips for a healthier gut
The more we learn about the gut, the more we realise how central it is to health. Here are 16 ways to look after it, from making sure we get enough fibre to not taking phones to the loo “Our gut is a complex machine,” says Dr Ajay Verma, a ...
‘Aramco is selling our sweat and blood’: workers in World Cup sponsor’s supply chain faced safety risks, report finds‘Aramco is selling our sweat and blood’: workers in World Cup sponsor’s supply chain faced safety risks, report finds
FairSquare report claims migrant workers injured in Saudi Arabia received no compensation, including one who says his legs were crushed Lying in a hospital bed in Saudi Arabia, his legs encased in plaster casts, Shrawan Shah Rauniyar clung to the hope that at least he would be fairly compensated. After ...
Can a name change transform PCOS outcomes for women? – podcastCan a name change transform PCOS outcomes for women? – podcast
After more than a decade of global consultation, polycystic ovary syndrome – which affects as many as one in eight women – has been renamed. The condition is caused by high levels of androgens, which can lead to symptoms such as excess hair, weight gain and irregular periods. To understand ...
Wiggy stardust! The mind-blowing hair artist who astonished Rihanna and Cate BlanchettWiggy stardust! The mind-blowing hair artist who astonished Rihanna and Cate Blanchett
Who says hair can’t be art? We meet Taiba Akhuetie, who uses flowing human and synthetic locks to take brollies, tables, chairs, lampshades, handbags and more into a wild and wavy new dimension Taiba Akhuetie’s art is uncomfortable to look at. This is mostly because you’re not sure whether you’re ...
TikTok and YouTube ‘not safe enough’ for kids, says regulatorTikTok and YouTube ‘not safe enough’ for kids, says regulator
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features. ...
Free bus trips for children in England this August as part of Reeves’s cost-of-living planFree bus trips for children in England this August as part of Reeves’s cost-of-living plan
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures. ...
Chris Mason: Reeves’ summer savings drive won’t stretch to energy billsChris Mason: Reeves’ summer savings drive won’t stretch to energy bills
The chancellor is announcing measures aimed at easing the cost of living – but no help yet with energy bills. ...
Streeting pledges ‘wealth tax that works’ as part of leadership pitchStreeting pledges ‘wealth tax that works’ as part of leadership pitch
He proposes equalising capital gains tax with income tax, in a reform he estimates could raise £12bn a year. ...
TikTok and YouTube ‘not safe enough’ for kids, says OfcomTikTok and YouTube ‘not safe enough’ for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features. ...