The rise and fall of Vang Vieng, Laos’ notorious party town
Once notorious as a debauched riverside party town, Vang Vieng had cleaned up its act in recent years, but is now in the headlines
Bears have ‘kids to watch for future’ – Lam
Bristol Bears have “some kids to watch for the future”, said director of rugby Pat Lam, despite their inexperienced side falling to a heavy
‘A generation of kids have no swimming skills’
The father of a teenage boy who drowned in a reservoir has said he has a “real worry” that a “whole generation” of children
Nordhavn: The Danish ‘city’ that’s been designed for an easy life
Copenhagen’s once-industrial port has been planned to make everything – from schools and play areas to businesses and recreational spaces – accessible within five
The Isle of Eigg: The community-owned island that powers itself
Despite being one of the smallest Scottish islands with just 110 residents, the Isle of Eigg is a model of forward-thinking, sustainable, eco-conscious living.
The people living ‘circular’, low-waste lives
A sustainable lifestyle is possible – but it’s a “trial and error” process. Tara Okeke talks to the people aiming to lead zero-waste lifestyles.
How Stress Is Quietly Rewriting Your Brain’s Memories
Stress is a natural part of life, but chronic stress can have a profound impact on our brains, particularly when it comes to memory.
Your Body “Remembers” Being Fat, Making It Harder to Lose Weight
A recent study by ETH Zurich has revealed that our bodies have an “epigenetic memory” of being overweight, which can make it more challenging
Bridget Jones back in fashion with Gen Z, author says
Author Helen Fielding says Bridget Jones has found a new audience with Gen Z, who have more problems than young women did 30 years
Wag the Dog to All the President’s Men: 10 of the best films about US presidential elections
The tension is building in the race for the White House – and that tension runs through Hollywood’s most gripping political dramas, comedies and
Wicked’s young Elphaba enjoys ‘main character vibes’
A 10-year-old who was cast as the green-skinned Elphaba in the film Wicked has said the whole experience was “just amazing”,Karis Musongole, from Manchester,
Duct-taped banana artwork sells for $6.2m in NYC
Maurizio Cattelan’s provocative artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall has fetched $6.2m (£4.9m) at Sotheby’s in New York – four times higher
Why urban sketching retreats are taking off
Many travellers snap pictures during their trips, but others find that slowing down to illustrate a place helps them appreciate it in a more
Tulip farm stars in Hollywood blockbuster Wicked
A tulip field that enchants visitors each year with its bursts of colour will wow film-goers after its nine million blooms played a starring
Son of IRA murder victim calls Disney drama ‘horrendous’
Michael McConville has said that the portrayal of his mother’s murder and secret burial by the IRA in a new Disney drama is “horrendous”
Rust premieres at low-key film festival three years after shooting
The western Rust has premiered in Poland, three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot and killed on set in New Mexico.Organisers of
Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
They have sold more albums than any other K-pop girl band last year, gained tens of millions of fans worldwide and are arguably one
The hidden meanings in a 16th-Century female nude
How a rarely-seen drawing of the Three Graces by Raphael reveals the era’s ideas about nudity, modesty, shame – and the artist’s genius. It’s
Wicked review: This ‘drawn-out’ and ‘self-important’ film proves the musical didn’t need to be split into two parts
There are decent performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – but this flat opening instalment of The Wizard of Oz prequel may not
Wicked review: This ‘drawn-out’ and ‘self-important’ film proves the musical didn’t need to be split into two parts
There are decent performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande – but this flat opening instalment of The Wizard of Oz prequel may not