Thor: Love and Thunder’s Biggest Drawback? It’s Just for Fans
Taika Waititi’s Ragnarok follow-up is full of inside jokes that make it almost impenetrable to outsiders. That’s not a bad thing, but it’s not great either.Continue Reading
2022-07-09
Taking a mental health day can be good for you – here’s how to make the most of one
Doing something creative is a great way to spend your mental health day. Olena Yakobchuk/ Shutterstock When you’re feeling sick, you know it’s probably best to take the day off from work in order to recover and feel better. But while we may know how important it is to takeContinue Reading
2022-07-09
What science says about the best ways to cool down
Heatwaves can leave you desperate to cool down. Shutterstock We spend most of the year complaining that Britain is too cold and wet but gripe with just as much enthusiasm about the heat. Although moaning about the weather is satisfying, it’s better to take action and cool yourself down. YouContinue Reading
2022-07-09
Plurilingual parenting: why many experts think families who speak multiple languages should just go with the flow
A plurilingual approach means parents celebrate their child's speech, in whichever language it occurs. Rawpixel.com | Shutterstock Many of us live not just in diverse societies, but what anthropologist Steven Vertovec terms “super-diverse” societies. More and more people are moving around and bringing their languages and cultures with them. InContinue Reading
2022-07-09
US Supreme Court decision on abortion creates ‘patchwork of rights’ based on where you live
After nearly 50 years, US states once more have the power to ban abortion. This follows a decision by the US Supreme Court in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health, which struck down the 1973 decision in Roe v Wade, and declared: “Our decision returns the issue of abortion to thoseContinue Reading
2022-07-09
Boris Johnson’s claim of a ‘mandate’ from the people isn’t accurate – here’s how prime ministers really get power
Boris Johnson’s time as Conservative party leader has come to an end, after a chaotic week marked by rebellion from his cabinet. But despite the wave of resignations and calls from his top ministers to step down, Johnson has held on as long as he could. Throughout, he has claimedContinue Reading
2022-07-08
Shinzo Abe’s killing: the history of political violence in Japan
Our reaction upon hearing the news of the shooting of former prime minister Shinzo Abe was one of shock and incredulity in equal measure. What followed was a frenzy of trying to piece news reports and gossip together to make sense of events, until his eventual death was announced aContinue Reading
2022-07-08
All you need to know about Community festival
The one-dayer will land in north London with a guitar-driven line-up of established favourites and emerging acts, picking up where it left off before the pandemic forced it into a three-year break. Already going? Or thinking of it? Here’s all you need to know. When and where is Community festival?Continue Reading
2022-07-08
Arsenal ‘push hard’ for Paqueta deal as Lyon star ‘is considering summer move’
ARSENAL are ‘pushing hard’ to sign Lyon’s Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta. That’s the claim from Media Foot – despite the Gunners hovering ever closer to Leicester’s Youri Tielemans. 1 Lucas Paqueta is rated a prime target to fill Arsenal’s problem midfield spotCredit: Getty Lyon are reportedly expecting to ‘soon receive an offer’ for 33-capContinue Reading
2022-07-08
Should I still go on holiday if I have COVID?
CandyRetriever/Shutterstock Your flights are booked, your bags are packed, and in your mind you’re already sunning yourself by the beach with a cocktail. With summer in full swing in the northern hemisphere, and most COVID-related restrictions behind us, travel is back on the agenda for many people. But at theContinue Reading
2022-07-08