lifestyle
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‘The album is a love letter to men’: meet feminist supergroup Les Amazones d’AfriqueA collective of female stars including Angélique Kidjo, Mariam Doumbia and Nneka is singing out against gender inequality in west Africa over a soundtrack of funk, blues and dub -
It’s not politics of envy to be disgusted by the super-richThey can keep their Ferraris and £10,000 watches. I just want them to stop ramming their wealth up everyone’s nose
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Boys as well as girls should be told about the evils of FGMInformation on FGM should be available for all, but it’s the males that need educating, says Katharine Whitehorn -
How was your weekend running?Watching, cheering, pacing or racing - was did your weekend have in store for you? Come and share your triumphs and woes below the line as always
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Since my husband’s affair, I’m afraid he will reject me sexuallyWe are rebuilding our relationship, but neither of us feel free to initiate
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Burberry joins forces with Henry Moore as label becomes a creative forceChristopher Bailey of Burberry says Moore inspired a collection to ‘sculpt the body’ at show which doubled up as opening for Moore exhibition
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Northern Territory holiday guide: culinary adventuresFrom witchetty grubs to sapodillas, crocodile meat to laksa, the variety of food and drink on offer in the Top End is rich
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10 of the best things to do in St PetersburgIt is 100 years since the Russian Revolution started in St Petersburg. These tips from The Calvert Journal’s new app explore the city’s fascinating history as well as its contemporary youth culture
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A Philadelphia cheesesteak sandwich for vegansCafes and food carts in the city of brotherly love extend the caring to farm animals by making meat- and dairy-free versions of the classic sandwich
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Eco road trip: Los Angeles to Las Vegas by TeslaA teenager has launched a green car service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, using Tesla electric vehicles. Stephanie Theobald gets a lift and finds the conversation as fascinating as the technology
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Anna Jones’s recipes for two winter piesAnna Jones’ pie recipes: To warm you through this wintry month, top a spiced lentil pie with comforting mash or cover a hearty vegetable and cheese pie with crisp celeriac rosti
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Nigel Slater’s winter citrus recipesWinter citrus adds colour to the dark days of February. Refresh your plate with lemon, grapefruit and blood orange
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Nigel Slater’s black pudding, baked apples and celeriac mustard mash recipeVienna’s much-loved classic ‘heaven and earth’ dish is the inspiration for a delicious winter warmer by Nigel Slater
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OFM’s classic cookbooks: Claudia Roden’s Book of Middle Eastern FoodClaudia Roden’s Book of Middle Eastern Food is as much an evocative set of stories as a list of great recipes. Yotam Ottolenghi introduces the cookbook that never fails to inspire him
technology
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'Prejudices play out in the ratings we give' – the myth of digital equalitySharing apps – from Airbnb to Uber – were supposed to make services open to everyone. But real-life discrimination can be exacerbated in an economy where we are vulnerable to others’ biases
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Hands-on with the 01: the ‘dimensioning instrument’ that can measure any objectA pen-like device linked to a smartphone app, this gadget claims to be more accurate than a ruler – but will it go the distance?
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Carry a tune: seven of the best portable Bluetooth speakersArmed with a solid playlist, we test the quality of a selection of speakers with claims to superior sound fidelity
regulars
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ExperienceExperienceExperience: I rescued a man dangling from a chairliftRichard was hanging by his rucksack. Hans screamed, ‘He’s choking!’ and I realised our friend was being strangled by his bag
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This column will change your lifeThis column will change your lifeAngry? Don't let it get to you and you'll make a bigger differenceBeing outraged all the time won’t help you fight back
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The crushThe crushWhy I love Moonlight actor Mahershala AliHe always seems coiled and controlled, fleshing out minor TV and movie roles until he fills the screen
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StylewatchStylewatchGlamour Girls: behind the cast's trouserless look – stylewatchLena Dunham’s show Girls continues to make a statement, this time stamping a Marc Jacobs-styled feminist manifesto on the cover of glamour magazine
advice
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Dear MariellaDear MariellaMy life is full of religion and education – but no menAt only 27 years old, a high-performing woman fears she is having a midlife crisis: she feels her conservative and Christian beliefs have prevented her from finding love. Mariella Frostrup encourages her to emerge from her chrysalis
people
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From jewellery to ginStuck for ideas this year? Here are our best picks, from traditional luxury chocolates to something a little more quirky
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Rich and soothing hand creamsAt this time of year, your hands really are exposed to the elements, so keep one of these luxurious potions in your bag or on your desk, says Eva Wiseman
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Valentine’s Day often brings out the worst in producers, but this year there are more than a few drinks that won’t make you recoil at their tweeness or sweetnessValentine’s Day tipples that won’t make you cringe with embarrassment
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My estranged father wants to get in touch, but I don’t want to see himMy parents separated when I was young, and I stopped visiting him when I was 10: he made me feel unwanted. Later, I was told he abused my mum. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
the big picture
'Some people don't like the phrase man and wife' – the campaign for equal civil partnerships