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Statesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World CupStatesman, comedian and dealer of hard truths: how Kylian Mbappé became the king of this World Cup

The Frenchman is a footballer, flautist and a thespian. There’s no question he is the most thrilling and compelling figure at this year’s tournament This has been the World Cup of characters, bold fashion statements, and bantz: we’ve had Thomas Tuchel rubber-banding around the England dressing room like a teen ...

Photo of bound Palestinian detainee corroborates Israeli torture reports, say rights groupsPhoto of bound Palestinian detainee corroborates Israeli torture reports, say rights groups

Image of man in underwear, blindfold and bound to iron rod has been widely shared on social media Middle East crisis live – latest updates An Israeli soldier’s photo of a Palestinian man from Gaza stripped to his underwear, blindfolded and bound face-down to an iron rod corroborates extensive reporting ...

Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over during angry broadside at Nato summitTrump declares ceasefire with Iran over during angry broadside at Nato summit

President calls Iranian leadership ‘scum’, rails against alliance, repeats demand for Greenland and threatens Spain Middle East crisis live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire with Iran is over as he arrived at the Nato summit in Ankara, launching an angry ...

US and Iran trade strikes around strait of Hormuz as ceasefire is violated againUS and Iran trade strikes around strait of Hormuz as ceasefire is violated again

Ceasefire appears close to unravelling after three commercial vessels are hit and two militaries target each other Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iran accused the US of violating the agreement aimed at ending the war between the two countries and Donald Trump said he thought the ceasefire was ...

The unknown photos that tell the story of the US’s Black collegesThe unknown photos that tell the story of the US’s Black colleges

Rare photographs tucked away in HBCU archives are being preserved and widely shared with the world for the first time Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), most of which were founded during the Reconstruction era following the civil war, hold invaluable historical archives full of documents, photographs and, in some ...

Trump’s policy mayhem is making even the Maga faithful consider walking awayTrump’s policy mayhem is making even the Maga faithful consider walking away

Even voters who identify as foot soldiers of his political army are increasingly willing to blame Trump for their economic troubles The political consequences of Donald Trump’s policy mayhem are now coming into view: “Maga” America is getting pissed. It has been a sight to see how every one of ...

A moment that changed me: I broke my arm seven times – and finally listened to what my body was telling meA moment that changed me: I broke my arm seven times – and finally listened to what my body was telling me

As a child, enduring break after break, I thought of myself as simply unlucky. Truth was, I needed to tune in to my aches, pains and well-founded fears It was the first day of spring this year. I was topless, face-down on a foldaway travel table, as the masseuse uttered ...

From legal threats to ‘the worst haircut you can think of’: 25 years of The OfficeFrom legal threats to ‘the worst haircut you can think of’: 25 years of The Office

The beloved BBC sitcom is now a quarter of a century old. Ahead of two TV celebrations, here are 25 things you didn’t know about television’s funniest workplace mockumentary Fetch the acoustic guitar and twiddle your TM Lewin tie because it’s the 25th anniversary of The Office. Yes, it’s a ...

Walking in France’s ‘garden of Eden’: a new route in the gorgeous Gorges du TarnWalking in France’s ‘garden of Eden’: a new route in the gorgeous Gorges du Tarn

Europe’s longest and most dramatic canyon is replete with exotic wildlife, including kingfishers and beavers, ruined castles and architectural oddities We’re sipping chestnut kir on a terrace overlooking the Tarn River in southern France when we hear excited voices from the table beside us: “Regards! C’est un castor!” Below us, ...