headlines
Sunday
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May
2016
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Calls for Corbyn to take tougher action after Abbott dismisses crisis as 'smear'Labour leadership faces renewed criticism after shadow cabinet minister says problem is procedural
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Scottish party leaders take part in final TV debate before electionRolling coverage of the final BBC Scottish election leaders debate, with comment and analysis -
Malia Obama will attend Harvard – but will hold off until 2017 for 'gap year'President’s eldest daughter intends to take a year off – which is encouraged by the university to allow new students to pursue outside work experiences -
highlights
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Why Ghostbusters is leading the charge for female buddy moviesThe eagerly awaited reboot replaces the four male characters of the original with women. Could it be a game changer for Hollywood? ‘Everyone needs to step up,’ says its director, Paul Feig
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Aerial photos inspire poet Simon ArmitagePoems matched with images offering ‘unfamiliar visual perspective’ of battle to form part of Norfolk and Norwich festival
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Can Prince and Beyonce save the underdog of streaming services?It was one of the few platforms that Prince trusted with his music and bills itself as the artists’ friend. So why is Jay Z’s Spotify rival still in such choppy waters?
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Why it’s vital to watch your biological clockDisruption of your natural circadian rhythm can cause health problems, so here’s how to stay on schedule
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There are moments I wish I was back thereAlbert Woodfox, who was America’s longest-standing solitary confinement prisoner up until his release in February, describes what it feels like to be free
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Could you survive solitary confinement?Based on former prisoners’ testimonies, our virtual reality prison, 6x9, replicates the experience in disturbing detail
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It was instinct that drove the moth and the lizard to fight... Likewise, Boris’s Brexit position represents only a fight for personal bettermentThe EU debate is a cynical battle of big beasts, not beliefs
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If Nicky Morgan won’t listen to teachers, parents need to take action to prevent our schools turning into joyless exam factories, starting with Tuesday’s boycottDo we want our children taught by humans or algorithms?
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from the UK
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Government denies it is seeking to take overCulture department hits back at Labour claims of ‘unacceptable meddling’ after reported move to bar top shows at peak times
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Man held on suspicion of murder after girl's body found in sea21-year-old man arrested after coastguard finds teenager dead off coast at Broadstairs, Kent
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around the world
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German anti-immigration party calls for ban on minarets and burqaAlternative für Deutschland conference says Islam is not compatible with Germany’s constitution
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Freight train leaks hazardous material after derailing near Washington DCMore than 10 cars reportedly left tracks, with at least three of them leaking dangerous material, but official says danger is ‘pretty well contained’
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in brief
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Let dandelions have their day in the sunCompared to spinach, dandelions are easier to grow and much richer in vitamins – plus they pack a more flavourful punch, says James Wong
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Redefining Juliet; Paul Merton's Secret Stations; UndercoverA fine documentary looks at a diverse take on Shakespeare’s star-crossed lover, Merton tackles the nation’s request stops, and the deep-cover drama continues
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Archaeologists to analyze human bones found under Cincinnati Music HallWorkers found bones, which experts say probably belonged to four adults, during March asbestos removal process
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The future for shooters in VR gamingGunplay is a vital part of video games, but how will it work in virtual reality?
in depth
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A Hillsborough survivor’s storyAdrian Tempany was at Hillsborough in 1989. Last week he was in Warrington to see the inquest jury deliver its verdict
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Meet television’s brightest starsNext Sunday’s House of Fraser Bafta TV awards rounds off another fantastic year for British talent. We talk to stars including Danny Dyer, Sharon Horgan and Stephen Mangan
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Your own Motorcycle Diaries: touring with Che Guevara’s sonExplore both well-trodden and lesser-known parts of Cuba with Ernesto Guevara on a gleaming Harley Davidson
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How a Mormon university shames rape victimsRape survivors at Brigham Young University, considered the ‘Mormon Harvard’, face penalties under its strict honour code. Now they’re fighting back
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The experiments providing homes around the worldFrom co-ops to micro-building to self-builds, a variety of schemes are being used to tackle the housing crisis, both here and overseas
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The inside story of the battle to be London mayorThe contest between Zac Goldsmith and Sadiq Khan has been marred by accusations of racism. Has this become the dirtiest fight in British political history?
pictures & video
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Key fashion trends of the seasonYou don’t need an excuse to wear track pants to work. Just dress this look up with a minimal fine knit or silk blouse and finish with smart brogues, pure white trainers or sexy high heels
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The SNP has been fundamentally dishonestAhead of the Holyrood elections on 5 May, the Scottish Labour leader talks to Owen Jones
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Roaring rescue: circus lions begin new life in African bushThirty-three lions rescued from circuses in South America arrive at a big cat sanctuary in South Africa
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View from the stallsFinnish-born, London-based art photographer Ellen Syrjala captures London market scenes for two series: Elephant and Castle and Dalston Blues
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Arbus, Goldin, WinograndA new exhibition presents work by some of the most famous photographers of all time in the contemporary light of Black Lives Matter and the transgender rights movement
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people
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Stig Abell on phone hacking, Leveson and booksFormer director of the PCC says the watchdog’s hacking report was wrong
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People think I am fearlessMichaela Coel, the screenwriter, actor and Bafta winner behind Chewing Gum, grew up in one of the country’s poorest boroughs. Here she reveals why TV provided not only an escape – but also the ‘glue’ to her life
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Star Wars fans are passionate and obsessive. And I’m one of themThe Force Awakens conquered the globe, and now he’s the most bankable man in Hollywood. The director and producer talks film, fandom and the fear of failure
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My big disappointment? Choosing the wrong mateThe singer on her early memories, an embarrassing awards moment and wanting to be a young heart running free
the big picture
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Orthodox Easter and May DayThe Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of the best photographs from around the world, including Orthodox Easter and May Day
Leaked TTIP documents cast doubt on EU-US trade deal