Across the US, thousands of people are injecting themselves with unregulated peptides in pursuit of weight loss, muscle growth and younger-looking skin. Despite being labelled ‘not for human consumption’, the substances are readily available online and have surged in popularity among people disillusioned by traditional healthcare. To find out why ...
The removal of Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center is a much-needed act of iconoclasm | Judith LevineThe removal of Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center is a much-needed act of iconoclasm | Judith Levine
The desecration of a ruler’s symbols is among the oldest forms of political revolt There’s a reason the first two of the Ten Commandments prohibit worshiping false gods and making false idols. And a reason iconoclasm – the desecration of the monuments of a hated ruler or regime – is ...
‘David Bowie was a crazy workaholic’: Labyrinth at 40 – an oral history‘David Bowie was a crazy workaholic’: Labyrinth at 40 – an oral history
Today, Jim Henson’s dark fairytale is seen as a classic of 80s high camp. But on release, it bombed. Here, members of the cast and crew remember laughter, tricky puppets and Henson’s ‘joyful magic’ Labyrinth arrived 40 years ago with David Bowie at his most devastatingly charismatic, a breakthrough performance ...
Iran deal presents political nightmare for NetanyahuIran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
Donald Trump’s ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma. ...
Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in PolandRussian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin. ...
Eight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in CaliforniaEight dead after US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
The incident occurred on Monday morning while the aircraft had been on a routine test mission. ...
California’s Gavin Newsom alleges justice department is investigating his wife and ex-staffCalifornia’s Gavin Newsom alleges justice department is investigating his wife and ex-staff
A source familiar with the investigations says they had been ongoing for “roughly a year”. ...
‘Dancing girl’s’ bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash‘Dancing girl’s’ bare torso restored in Indian textbook after backlash
A picture in a new school textbook had covered up the naked torso of the famous figurine with dark shading. ...
So is the Iran war with Iran over? In a word: no | Mohamad BazziSo is the Iran war with Iran over? In a word: no | Mohamad Bazzi
The much-hyped deal, which is set to be formally signed on Friday in Geneva, doesn’t end the war. It’s essentially a 60-day extension of a ceasefire When Donald Trump launched his war against Iran in late February, he had ambitious goals: to topple Iran’s theocratic regime, destroy its military capabilities ...
JD Vance says US-Iran deal ‘very general’ with many details yet to be negotiated – Middle East crisis liveJD Vance says US-Iran deal ‘very general’ with many details yet to be negotiated – Middle East crisis live
Meanwhile Iranian foreign minister says ending Israel’s war on Lebanon ‘most important issue’ in US deal Full report: Trump declares deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders try to tie loose ends Gaza’s health ministry said in its latest update that at least five people were killed and eight others injured ...