'Dreadful crimes': bid to block hitman's parole win A parole board's decision to release a hitman who executed four people in the 1980s will be reviewed. AAP · Aug 17
French justice system to re-examine 88,000 child abuse claims Some 88,000 complaints regarding sexual violence against children are being re-examined by investigative services – a figure higher than the 70,000 initially ordered by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin last month. This comes in the wake of the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose death prompted public outrage over the state's mishandling… Radio France Internationale · Jun 30
What are your favourite books that deserve to be better known? 7 literary experts share theirs Recognised classics and bestsellers tend to hog the literary limelight. But dedicated readers know there are plenty of great books out there that don’t necessarily get the attention they deserve. The Conversation · Jun 23
French PM announces measures to combat child abuse amid Lyhanna protests French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Tuesday presented initial measures to better protect children, following a meeting with key ministers, in a bid to quell public anger sweeping the country over the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna. Radio France Internationale · Jun 9
‘A slap-up meal for €12’: my search for the perfect old-school Turin tavern Piòle are the Italian city’s working-class neighbourhood taverns. Of the few that survive, many have gone upmarket – but I was looking for the real deal and affordable home cooking The Guardian - UK · Jun 1
Forced disappearances, killings and torture: why is Ecuador’s brutal drug war being backed by the west? The US, EU and Britain have increased their ties with Daniel Noboa’s militarised crackdown, despite reports of widespread rights abuses The Guardian - UK · May 20
These Comics About Three Sisters Show How Funny And Dramatic Sibling Life Can Be (59 New Pics) Sibling relationships involve a special type of chaos: one moment is all teasing and drama, the next, genuine bonding. That mix is at the heart of “Rosebuds,” the comic strip by cartoonist Deon Parson, better known as $upr Dee, which follows the everyday lives of three sisters, Rosa, Maria, and… Bored Panda · May 19
Your Guide to 'The Testaments' Cast: Meet the New and Returning Characters in 'The Handmaid's Tale' Sequel The Hulu series, based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, features an ensemble of talent on the rise. Marie Claire · Apr 8
The Tasters review – wartime historical drama about Hitler’s Wolf’s Lair food samplers A shallow, unconvincing storyline and deeply uncomfortable scenes as starving women, unaware of why they are there, are fed titbits The Guardian - UK · Mar 11
Goofy! Pouty! Unvampy! With nine films on the go, can Charli xcx act? She’s the edgy British brat who conquered the world with her hard-partying, electro-banging aesthetic. But can the star now go where Beyoncé and Harry Styles stumbled – and smash the silver screen? The Guardian - UK · Feb 4
‘It’s like a gift from God’: undocumented foreign workers welcome Spanish amnesty Half a million migrants will be ‘regularised’ under plans to boost economic growth that have angered rightwing parties The Guardian - UK · Jan 31
TV tonight: the next chapter of the shocking Salt Path exposé Chloe Hadjimatheou, who broke the story about the bestselling memoir, continues her investigation. Plus: a silly thriller romp with a fun cast. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025
Christmas unwrapped! Your bumper festive TV guide 2025 From Judi Dench’s very naughty tea with Kenneth Branagh to the Peep Show Bake Off special – including Olivia Colman! – here’s your definitive guide to the best holiday viewing. Bring it on The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025
In The Eleventh Hour, Salman Rushdie writes like he’s running out of time Salman Rushdie’s new collection of short stories urgently recollects his literary legacy. It’s as though time is increasingly uncertain so the need to tell stories is great. The Conversation · Nov 4, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025 Emma Corrin ‘incredibly excited’ to have Charli XCX in 100 Nights Of Hero The singer, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, plays a witch called Rosa in the film,
Ideal Home · Oct 16, 2025 Unpopular Opinion: A child’s room should reflect who they are – not your Pinterest board Designing a child’s room isn’t about curating the perfect aesthetic, it’s about creating a space that feels like theirs
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025 The Captive by Kit Burgoyne review – a literary novelist tries his hand at pulp horror A kidnapping goes the way of the occult in a gory, wildly entertaining romp from Ned Beauman, writing under a pseudonym
Pro Game Guides · Oct 14, 2025 Torchlight Infinite Tier List – Best Characters and Builds Ranked The best units to try out in the new season of Torchlight Infinite
Marie Claire · Oct 13, 2025 Fashion's Scent Awakening—Inside the New Era of Olfactory Styling There's something in the air
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025 Wild camping the easy way: how a secret Exmoor trip pleased everyone – including the farmer With the help of an adventure platform that connects campers with landowners, we have a remote corner of Exmoor all to ourselves for the night
Bored Panda · Aug 4, 2025 These 30 Comics About Three Sisters Are Funny, Heartfelt, And Way Too Relatable (New Pics) Cartoonist Deon Parson (aka $upr Dee) turns everyday squabbles, inside jokes, and tender moments into colorful comic strips that feel like peeking into your own family album.
Reason · Jul 30, 2025 Woman Who Died of Heart Disease in ICE Custody Reportedly Told Son She Wasn't Allowed to See Doctor for Chest Pains Questions about the death of Marie Blaise at a South Florida ICE detention center have lingered since she collapsed in April.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2025 Walkouts, feuds and broken friendships: when book clubs go bad While most book clubs go off without an issue, when they do turn sour the fallout can be significant. So why do some go wrong – and what can be done to prevent it?
The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2025 Robert Tollemache obituary Other lives: Psychotherapist known for his work at the Open Door mental health charity
The Conversation · May 27, 2025 For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing – a physician explains Imagine a patient named Rosa tells you she wakes up night after night in a drenching sweat after having very realistic dreams of smoking fentanyl.