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The hottest July: America’s Southwest boils in the heat

July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth, said David Wallace-Wells in The New York Times – and for the residents of Arizona, it certainly felt like it.

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Herzog & de Meuron at the Royal Academy review

The architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron met at primary school in Basel back in 1957, said Robert Bevan in the Evening Standard. Since then, they have produced 600-plus buildings all over the world, ranging from luxury apartments to “cultural institutions”: in the UK alone, the cutting-edge projects they…

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Palazzo Fiuggi review: revive and get fit in a stunning Italian setting

The moment I approached the beautiful mansion at Palazzo Fiuggi the term “medical” was out of mind – words like “magical” and “magnificent” felt more fitting. Perched on a hilltop surrounded by private verdant grounds, stunning Italian countryside views add grace to the glamour of the building. You’d never guess that…

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The novel explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world

In this series, The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world.

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Teachers ‘grapple’ with strange names

Teachers are finding it “more and more difficult” to “grapple” with the growing list of names they need to learn as new pupils come into their classes each year, said the Daily Mail. One teacher shared a list of unconventional names from her September register after having a “quick scan…

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Pedro Pascal unable to enter Pedro Pascal exhibition in Margate

Pedro Pascal, best known for his roles in “Game of Thrones”, “Narcos” and “The Last of Us”, turned up to a fan’s art show based on him last weekend – only to find it closed.

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The rise of Brotox: why more men are getting cosmetic surgery

The number of men turning to Botox and other cosmetic procedures is surging, latest figures show.

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How much is the Russia-Ukraine war costing?

It’s been almost 18 months since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine and an end to the conflict between the two states seems no closer.

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The mushroom poisoning mystery confounding Australia

A police investigation has been launched in the Australian state of Victoria after a family lunch led to the death of three people from suspected mushroom poisoning in a case that has gripped the nation.

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Early retirees: should they get on their bikes?

Although for decades he was greeted by cries of “on your bike” wherever he went, Norman Tebbit never told anyone to get on a bike, said John Elledge in The New Statesman. He merely recalled, at the Tory conference in 1981, that during the Depression, his father had pedalled around…

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The Lord of the Rings review: an enchanting musical at Watermill Theatre

When it came to the West End in 2007, “The Lord of the Rings” was a “notorious flop”, said Dominic Cavendish in The Daily Telegraph. A spectacular mega-musical, incorporating folk, Bollywood influences and pop, it had cost a record-breaking £12.5m to stage, at the 2,000- seat Theatre Royal Drury Lane,…

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What will Donald Trump do now?

Donald Trump made his third court appearance in four months last week when he was arraigned before a judge in Washington DC on charges related to his alleged attempt to subvert the 2020 election. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

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Wolf review: a ‘harrowing’ and gruesome BBC drama

Once upon a time, said Sean O’Grady in The Independent, TV announcers “would introduce a series such as ‘Wolf’ with a sombre warning that it wasn’t suitable ‘for viewers of a nervous disposition’”. That sounds a bit antique now, but I really do think the BBC should find a way…

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Earring lost at sea returned to fisherman after 23 years

A Dutch fisherman who lost his earring at sea 23 years ago has had it returned to him by a fellow fisherman. Henk Kuiper had bought the earring in 1985, and had the number of the fishing cutter he worked on engraved on it: sailors have traditionally worn gold earrings…

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Supermarket app recommends ‘poison sandwiches’

A supermarket’s AI app has recommended that customers create recipes for deadly chlorine gas, “poison bread sandwiches” and mosquito-repellent roast potatoes. The app, created by New Zealand supermarket chain Pak ‘n’ Save, tells customers to enter various ingredients in their homes, and auto-generates a recipe, along “with cheery commentary”, said…

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Bibby Stockholm: the UK’s own Alcatraz?

Arriving on the Bibby Stockholm was like “entering Alcatraz prison”, according to one of the first asylum seekers to board the controversial barge.

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El Salvador’s controversial crackdown on gangs

Human rights groups may be raising the alarm over El Salvador’s brutal crackdown on gang violence, but the policy is winning huge support for the country’s young president both at home and abroad.

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A weekend in York: travel guide, things to do, food and drink

With its rich mix of history, culture and fantastic dining spots, it doesn’t come as a surprise that York was voted No.1 in a Which? travel survey ranking the UK’s best cities and towns for a short break. The historic centre is the perfect size for a weekend’s worth of exploration,…

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The heir to Blair: does former Labour leader hold the answers for Keir Starmer?

Keir Starmer’s appearance at Tony Blair’s Future of Britain conference has been heralded by commentators as the political rehabilitation of Labour’s three-time election winner and an indication of the style of politics that may be on the way if Starmer wins the next general election.

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Russia blamed for cyberattack that exposed UK voters’ data

UK intelligence services have reportedly “found evidence” linking Russia to a cyberattack that exposed the data of up to 40 million voters.

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The biggest search for the Loch Ness monster in 50 years

The biggest search for the Loch Ness monster in over half a century is to take place later this month, with organisers hoping it will inspire a “new generation” of enthusiasts.

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Canines catch waves at the World Dog Surfing Championships

California welcomed four-legged surfers to a San Francisco beach this weekend as part of the annual World Dog Surfing Championships.

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State pension underpayments: are you getting the right amount?

Women over state pension age are being urged to check their records after a series of errors by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) were discovered.

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Lotus Eletre review: what the car critics say

This “jet-fighter cool”, 2.5-tonnes “monster” is Lotus’s first SUV and first all-electric car, said The Daily Telegraph. Entering a hotly contested market when it goes on sale this year, the Eletre is claimed to be “the world’s best all-electric hyper SUV”. There are three models to choose between: the base…

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AI puts fortune tellers out of business

The jobs of clairvoyants are being taken over by AI bots as fortune tellers “face a bleak future they did not see coming”, said the Daily Star. Instead of visiting psychics and “crossing their palms with silver”, people are visiting artificial intelligence mediums which use “sophisticated algorithms” to work out…

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