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Contrapposto by Dave Eggers review – this portrait of an artist falls flat
The story of a lifelong friendship between two art-world mavericks from the working-class midwest is disappointingly pious Dave Eg…
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Shoot the People review – a powerful portrait of a talented yet controversial photographer
Misan Harriman was catapulted into a new career after turning his camera to anti-racist demonstrations – though the shadow of more…
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'The Trump Card': Reactions and viral memes to FIFA’s controversial US red card reversal
If you get a red card at the World Cup, you miss the next game... Unless Donald Trump steps in. The world has reacted to the contr…
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Turkey bars LGBTQ+ cruise ship, diverting 2,000 tourists to Crete
Turkish authorities have blocked an Atlantis Events cruise from docking, signalling a shifting regulatory climate that forces inte…
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The Land and Its People by David Sedaris review – crankiness and charm
Sedaris plays up the curmudgeonliness in a collection that nevertheless entertains I’ll confess my heart sank slightly at the pros…
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The Rolling Stones keep the tunes coming: best podcasts of the week
Norah Jones hosts the legendary rock stars as they return to the studio for a new album. Plus, mindfulness meditation with the Get…
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How do you capture the world's longest golf course in a photo? – video
Guardian Australia's photograph and picture editor Carly Early analyses the top three photographs in June, explaining the craft an…
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Rolling Stones, deadites and pioneers: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe
The Rolling Stones release their 25th album while 'Evil Dead Burn' brings more demonic drama to the big screen - here's what to lo…
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TV tonight: what’s next for Rhaenyra Targaryen?
She won the battle but can there ever be peace in House of the Dragon? Plus, it’s Kim Kardashian’s turn in Secrets of the Celebrit…
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‘I was there!’ Writers remember legendary gigs by Beyoncé, Brian Wilson, Britney, Oasis, Daft Punk and more
What’s it like to catch a gig so great it goes down in history? Our writers relive incredible performances by everyone from Amy Wi…
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‘It was pretty depressing when Stranger Things ended’: Finn Wolfhard on growing up on TV – and his new life in music
The actor spent almost a decade fighting monsters – and making friends – on the hit Netflix show. Then, last year, it all came to …
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Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue
Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks prompted a backlash.
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From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding
Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York.
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Unacceptable review – do we really need to hear these comedians’ horrible views?
This new panel show from Romesh Ranganathan’s production company features comics airing their worst opinions – and it feels comple…
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Last Goal Wins review – challenging and funny debut asks important questions about the beautiful game
Broadway, Catford Justice Ezi tackles racism, belonging and the sometimes-shadowy business of sport in this well-paced and plotted…
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Paul McCartney performs I Want to Hold Your Hand for first time in 60 years at Taylor Swift wedding
McCartney reportedly played Beatles No 1 hit at star-studded reception at Madison Square Garden Paul McCartney performed the belov…
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European premiere for Florence Price song-cycle anchors US composers programme
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra marked the anniversary of American Independence with the European premiere of a newly or…
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The Story of Documentary Film (The 1980s) review – Mark Cousins educates and intrigues once more
Karlovy Vary film festival The film-maker and critic traces a decade of documentaries, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to Michael…
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The Night of the Werewolves Live review – Traitors-esque immersive theatre is a lot of bawdy fun
Fruit Market, Hull Assigned roles as the unlucky inhabitants of a remote village audience members must avoid ending up on the pyre…
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Feeling stuck? Try ‘productivity snacking’
Whether you’re learning guitar or trying to get fit, short bursts of effort can work wonders You could call it the tamest of mid-l…
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Susanna Clarke: ‘I had been ill for 11 years. I felt like I was about to fall off the world’
One hundred years after Virginia Woolf explored the limitations of language in On Being Ill, the Piranesi author reflects on the p…
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Death Valley star says ADHD diagnosis made her feel 'so lucky' she found acting
Gwyneth Keyworth says the condition helped her identify with her character detective Janie Mallowan.
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Life Out There review – astronauts search for meaning in atmospheric space oddity
Lowry, Salford These lonely travellers overlap with Bowie’s Maj Tom, Ryan Gosling in Project Hail Mary or Spielberg’s Disclosure D…