The 47th has his 80th this weekend – a milestone that surely shouldn’t go unmarked. Artists, activists, writers and thinkers send their messages to the man of the hour (even if they’re unlikely to get a party invite) Cory Doctorow Dear Comrade Trump: On this, the occasion of your 80th ...
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Everything you need to know about sugar – from how much you should consume, to some of its 50 disguisesEverything you need to know about sugar – from how much you should consume, to some of its 50 disguises
Fructose, glucose, sucrose. Lactose, maltose, dextrose. Treacle, molasses … honey! The sweet stuff is everywhere, in everything from colas and cakes to fruit and veg. Are some forms healthier than others? And what about artificial sweeteners? Many people try not to eat too much sugar, yet it is added to ...
Knicks in five and the NBA is alive: New York’s era-defining title is a win for the believersKnicks in five and the NBA is alive: New York’s era-defining title is a win for the believers
For a half century, New York was the center of the universe but the joke of the NBA. In these glamour-filled finals, the franchise finally got its moment The New York Knicks had been here before. As Jalen Brunson and his band of not-so-merry men stood at the top of ...
Trump is desecrating the Lincoln Memorial | Ted WidmerTrump is desecrating the Lincoln Memorial | Ted Widmer
The monument excites reverence for the Declaration of Independence. Of course it is threatening to a president who doesn’t share its egalitarian vision The Lincoln Memorial has always been special. Its siting is perfect, facing the Capitol, across the length of the Mall, as if speaking truth to power. The ...
Israeli military says Hezbollah targets struck in BeirutIsraeli military says Hezbollah targets struck in Beirut
Israel says it targeted the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, as Tehran warns this could derail a US-Iran deal to end the fighting. ...
Swiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections saySwiss voters reject 10 million population cap, early projections say
Not all votes have been counted, but the current trend suggests 55% of participants voted against the proposal. ...
Teen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for KnicksTeen shot and buses torched in Manhattan after historic NBA win for Knicks
At least 63 people were arrested in the disorder after the Knicks beat the Spurs to clinch the title. ...
Tourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festivalTourist train overturns and injures 17 during Cártama tapas festival
Nobody was seriously hurt as a result of the accident in the Spanish town, local authorities say. ...
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment dealUK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says. ...
Royal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English ChannelRoyal Marines board Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in English Channel
Marines were joined by National Crime Agency officers in the six-hour long operation in the early hours of Sunday. ...