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Read MoreBitterly divided Garrick Club prepares to vote on female membership again
In May 1924, the Manchester Guardian revealed a “recent innovation in the Garrick Club to admit ladies to one of its rooms” meant that the queen of Romania would be lunching at the club during her visit to London. “What would Queen Victoria have said about such a notion!” the article wondered. A hundred years […]
Read More‘Our culture is dying’: vulture shortage threatens Zoroastrian burial rites
Traditional Zoroastrian burial rites are becoming increasingly impossible to perform because of the precipitous decline of vultures in India, Iran and Pakistan. For millennia, Parsi communities have traditionally disposed of their dead in structures called dakhma, or “towers of silence”. These circular, elevated edifices are designed to prevent the soil, and the sacred elements of […]
Read MoreTim Dowling: my dad thinks I’m the smartest of his kids, but then he is 102
It is a recent tradition that our adult children spend the night back at home with us the day before they travel anywhere far away. As parents we may have a diminishing relevance in their lives, but we remain very handy for the airport. I hear the middle one pull the front door shut behind […]
Read MoreHenry Moore’s miniature sculptures celebrated in Bath show
Henry Moore is celebrated for his monumental sculptures that turn city squares and parks into outdoor art galleries. But the Holburne Museum in Bath is staging a groundbreaking exhibition called Henry Moore in Miniature, a collection of the great artist’s works that could fit into the palm of the hand. The museum’s director, Chris Stephens, […]
Read MoreSchool leaders warn of ‘full-blown’ special needs crisis in England
Shortages and funding cuts are causing a “full-blown crisis” in special needs education for children and young people in England, according to school leaders who say they are struggling to give pupils the support they require. Paul Whiteman, the general secretary of the school leaders’ union the NAHT, accused the government of treating schools as […]
Read MoreFrom The Fall Guy to Dua Lipa: your complete guide to the week’s entertainment
Going out: Cinema The Fall GuyOut nowIt’s nearly two months since Ryan Gosling gave us that iconic slice of Ken at the Oscars, and if you’re jonesing for another hit, that’s understandable. Here the former Mousketeer plays an ageing action choreographer on the trail of a missing A-lister for whom he once acted as stunt […]
Read MoreBlind date: ‘What did she make of me? Who is this weird Brit?’
Scott on Maria What were you hoping for?Small plates and big chat. First impressions?Phew, she’s really easy to talk to and knows what half the wine on the list is. This should be a very lovely evening. What did you talk about?Fizzy water. Em and en dashes. How orange wine is made. Not being able […]
Read MoreHow can parents protect their children from sextortion?
“I’m naked on cam now I’ll call you. Answer the call don’t be shy.” The teenage boy did as he was told by the girl he had been chatting with over social media. The next message was chilling: “If you don’t want to get into trouble, you better listen. I’ve enough to destroy you.” This […]
Read More‘I love my country, but I can’t kill’: Ukrainian men evading conscription
Anton* was on his way to work as a civilian volunteer in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv 10 days ago. Several men stopped him. They asked: “Hi, who are you?” And: “Can you show me your documents please?” One of the officers produced a tablet and scrolled down a list. He found Anton’s name. A […]
Read MorePharmacists accuse GPs in England of scuppering Pharmacy First scheme
GPs have been accused of scuppering Rishi Sunak’s flagship plan to cut the time it takes to see them by refusing to refer patients with minor ailments to a pharmacist instead. Pharmacists claim many GPs in England are not sending patients to them to be treated – and that some are refusing to participate at […]
Read MoreEastEnders cast transform with outrageous fancy dress looks for Zack and Whitney’s ‘sten-do’ – but party soon takes turn
THE CAST of EastEnders look completely transformed with outrageous fancy dress looks for Zack and Whitney’s ‘sten-do’. Residents of Albert Square flocked to The Queen Vic as they celebrated the seemingly happy couple’s wedding to be. 7 The residents of Walford get into the party spirit for Zack and Whitney’s ‘sten-do’ 7 The party was […]
Read MoreKendrick Lamar Drops ‘Meet The Grahams,’ A Scathing Drake Diss That Exposes Him For Allegedly Hiding Another Child
Kendrick Lamar and Drake — two of rap’s biggest heavyweights — turned up the temperature in their beef this week by trading disses at rapid speed. Kendrick returned fire with “Euphoria” and doubled back today with “6:16 In LA.” Drake answered back with “Family Matters,” but before most could even digest that track, Kendrick clapped […]
Read MoreKyrie Irving’s Incredible Second Half Carried The Mavs To A Series Win Over The Clippers
The Dallas Mavericks are moving on to the Western Conference Semifinals. Dallas played host to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night with an opportunity to end their first round series in their own building, and while things were tied up at the half, the Mavs rode a scorching hot second half from Kyrie Irving […]
Read MoreCanelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia: Live round-by-round updates
MMA Fighting has Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia live round-by-round updates for one of the most anticipated boxing fights of the year on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The main event is expected to begin around 11 p.m. ET on DAZN and PPV.com pay-per-view. Check out our Canelo vs. Munguia […]
Read MoreCanelo vs. Munguia Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event
MMA Fighting has Canelo vs. Munguia results live for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on Saturday night. When the main event begins around 11 p.m. ET, check out our Canelo vs. Munguia live round-by-round updates for our live blog of the main event. Canelo Alvarez […]
Read MoreKyrie Irving takes over to propel Mavericks to second round
The first half belonged to Luka Dončić. Kyrie Irving took over in the second. It added up to a 114-101 Game 6 win for the Dallas Mavericks over the Los Angeles Clippers Friday to secure a 4-2 series win to advance to the second round of the playoffs. The fifth-seeded Mavericks move on to a […]
Read MoreDrones Changed This Civil War, and Linked Rebels to the World
In flip-flops and shorts, one of the finest soldiers in a resistance force battling the military junta in Myanmar showed off his weaponry. It was, he apologized, mostly in pieces. The rebel, Ko Shan Gyi, glued panels of plastic shaped by a 3D printer. Nearby, electrical innards foraged from Chinese-made drones used for agricultural purposes […]
Read MoreIsrael, Gaza and the Law on Starvation in War
On March 19, Volker Türk, the United Nations’ human rights chief, said in an official statement that Israel’s policies regarding aid in Gaza might amount to a war crime. “The extent of Israel’s continued restrictions on the entry of aid into Gaza, together with the manner in which it continues to conduct hostilities, may amount […]
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Read MoreXi Jinping to visit France, Hungary and Serbia amid EU trade tariff row
China’s president, Xi Jinping, is to visit Europe next week for the first time in five years, in a tour that will take in the unlikely trifecta of France, Hungary and Serbia. The visit comes as China pushes to avoid a trade war with the EU, while attitudes towards Beijing in the bloc are hardening […]
Read MoreUFC 301 Results: Pantoja vs. Erceg
MMA Fighting has UFC 301 results for the Pantoja vs. Erceg fight card, live blogs for the entire main card, and more from the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday night. In the main event, UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja defends his flyweight title against Steve Erceg. Former UFC featherweight champion Jose […]
Read MoreBailey experiencing the never-ending fight of an MLB catcher
Bailey experiencing the never-ending fight of an MLB catcher originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Tom Murphy sat in the squat and tried his best to fool home plate umpire Brian Walsh on Friday at Citizens Bank Park. The Giants’ backup catcher also had a bit of a problem on his hands. He was […]
Read MoreBomb attacks in Congo kill at least 12 people including children
Bomb attacks on two camps for displaced people in eastern Congo have killed at least 12 people, including children, according to the UN. The bombs hit the camps in Lac Vert and Mugunga, near the city of Goma, the UN said in a statement, calling the attacks a “flagrant violation of human rights and international […]
Read MoreYankees credit Aaron Judge for waking up slumbering offense in walk-off win against Tigers
The Yankees were three outs away from being shut out for the sixth time this season, and continuing their string of offensive ineptitude that had them playing .500 baseball over the last 10 games. But in the bottom of the ninth against the Tigers’ James Foley, one of the best relievers this season, an Aaron […]
Read MoreDrake’s Latest Kendrick Lamar Diss ‘Family Matters’ Showed Up Less Than A Day After ‘6:16’
Drake took a little more than 12 hours to respond to Kendrick Lamar’s latest diss track, “6:16.” “Family Matters,” which just went up a few minutes ago, finds Drake not only clapping back at K. Dot, but also roping in every other artist who’s mentioned him since Kendrick called him out on “Like That” with […]
Read MoreBody Cameras Show NYPD Fatally Shooting Win Rozario, Man Who Was Holding Scissors
Body camera footage of the police fatally shooting a 19-year-old Queens man in his kitchen in March shows what the police had described as a “chaotic” situation. But the video, released Friday, also renewed criticism of the decision to open fire on the man, who was holding scissors and seemed to be in mental distress. […]
Read MoreToday’s Wordle answer for Saturday, May 4
The answer to today’s Wordle is only an easy click away now you’re here, ready and waiting to go if you need it. And if you don’t, you might still like to spend some time checking out our handy tips section, or mulling over a clue for the May 4 (1050) puzzle instead. I didn’t […]
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