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A TikTok trend has Gen Z men leaving streetwear behind for more preppy attire
The Explainer More than a zipper: Young Black men embrace the ‘quarter-zip movement‘
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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Denmark scraps letters and its iconic red postboxes
Under the Radar Danish posties say ‘farvel’ to 400 years of tradition but can Royal Mail weather the storm?
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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Will George RR Martin ever finish 'The Winds of Winter'?
In Depth Westeros fans have been waiting for well over a decade, and they are going to have to keep waiting
By Brendan Morrow Last updated
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One great cookbook: ‘More Than Cake’
the week recommends The power of pastry brought to inspired life
By Scott Hocker, The Week US Published
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These are the best British crime dramas on TV
The Week Recommends Nail-biting shows from Protection to Frauds
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Last updated
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It Was Just an Accident: a ‘striking’ attack on the Iranian regime
The Week Recommends Jafar Panahi’s furious Palme d’Or-winning revenge thriller was made in secret
By The Week UK Published
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Singin’ in the Rain: fun Christmas show is ‘pure bottled sunshine’
The Week Recommends Raz Shaw’s take on the classic musical is ‘gloriously cheering’
By The Week UK Published
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Holbein: ‘a superb and groundbreaking biography’
The Week Recommends Elizabeth Goldring’s ‘definitive account’ brings the German artist ‘vividly to life’
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The Sound of Music: a ‘richly entertaining’ festive treat
The Week Recommends Nikolai Foster’s captivating and beautifully designed revival ‘ripples with feeling’
By The Week UK Published
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Nnela Kalu’s historic Turner Prize win
Talking Point Glasgow-born artist is first person with a learning disability to win Britain’s biggest art prize
By Abby Wilson Published
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Bridget Riley: Learning to See – an ‘invigorating and magical ensemble’
The Week Recommends The English artist’s striking paintings turn ‘concentration into reverie’
By The Week UK Published
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The UK’s best Christmas pantos
The Week Recommends Dive into the festive cheer, even into the new year, with some traditional favourites and modern twists
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Best poetry books of 2025
The Week Recommends Magnificent collections from Luke Kennard, Leo Boix and Isabelle Baafi
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Published
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‘Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right’ by Laura K. Field and ‘The Dream Factory: London’s First Playhouse and the Making of William Shakespeare’ by Daniel Swift
Feature An insider’s POV on the GOP and the untold story of Shakespeare’s first theater
By The Week US Published
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