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Will Amazon destroy James Bond?
Talking Point Broccoli family yields control of franchise to tech giant, sparking fears of corporate 'Americanisation' of beloved British icon
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Wine & shallot roast potatoes recipe
The Week Recommends Crispy potatoes have a 'boat-load of flavour'
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The best body horror movies of the last half-century
The Week Recommends If 'The Substance' piqued your interest, these other films will likely be your speed
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Why Japanese residents can’t watch their country’s Oscar-nominated #MeToo documentary
THE EXPLAINER Shiori Ito became one of the faces of Japan's #MeToo movement. Her documentary about that experience, 'Black Box Diaries,' is up for an Academy Award, even as it struggles to be screened back home.
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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New Mexico to investigate death of Gene Hackman, wife
speed read The Oscar-winning actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home with no signs of foul play
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Sirru Fen Fushi: an idyllic Maldives hideaway for eco-conscious travellers
The Week Recommends The remote private island in the Shaviyani Atoll is putting sustainability front and centre
By Ann Lee Published
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A long weekend in Lille for art lovers
The Week Recommends With its eclectic architecture, adventurous art galleries and Belle Epoque boutiques, this is a city with a thriving creative scene
By Alexandra Zagalsky Published
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Best dystopian TV shows: gripping series to watch in 2025
The Week Recommends From Squid Game to Paradise, these unsettling shows will keep you hooked to the end
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Last updated
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A long weekend in Milan
The Week Recommends With its quirky neighbourhoods and exceptional connection to fashion, the north Italian financial hub is ideal for a city break
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Octordle and the other best Wordle alternatives
Puzzles and Quizzes From Strands to WordGuesser, these 'brain-burning' word-games will level up your gameplay
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Joan Didion and posthumous publishing: a new problem?
Talking Point Personal and intimate diaries from the author – which she kept out of public view – will be released in April
By Elizabeth Carr-Ellis, The Week UK Published
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Greg Doran picks his favourite books
The Week Recommends From the 1840s to the 2020s, former artistic director of the RSC lists his most-loved reads
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6 excellent sleeping bags for campers seeking comfort
The Week Recommends Have sweet dreams in these snug bags
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Get In: 'cracking read' on Labour's rise to power
The Week Recommends Keir Starmer relegated to 'supporting actor' as book explores the true 'power behind the throne'
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