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A Booker shortlist for grown-ups?
Talking Point Dominated by middle-aged authors, this year’s list is a return to ‘good old-fashioned literary fiction’
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Fractured France: an ‘informative and funny’ enquiry
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Is smoking cool again?
Talking Point Cigarettes are back – as young people rebel against smoke-free measures
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How digital ID cards work around the world
The Explainer Many countries use electronic ID to streamline access to services despite concern by civil rights groups they ‘shift the balance of power towards the state’
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Lord of the Flies: William Golding’s modern classic is brought to ‘thrilling life’
The Week Recommends Anthony Lau’s ‘searing’ staging is anchored by an ‘extraordinary’ cast
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‘Friendflation’: the increasing cost of maintaining a social life
Under the Radar Cost-of-living squeeze has left some feeling priced out of social events and struggling to keep up friendships
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The best podcasts of 2025
The Week Recommends From celebrity gossip to history deep dives, these are the most binge-worthy series
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Best new biographies and memoirs to read in 2025
The Week Recommends Dive into some of the most compelling life stories – from Mark Twain to Bill Gates
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5 best horror TV shows to watch this Halloween
The Week Recommends Terrifying television worth bingeing this spooky season
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Robert Redford: the Hollywood icon who founded the Sundance Film Festival
Feature Redford’s most lasting influence may have been as the man who ‘invigorated American independent cinema’ through Sundance
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Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl announcement thrills and rankles
IN THE SPOTLIGHT The Puerto Rican superstar’s upcoming halftime performance has fans ecstatic, even as some conservatives gripe
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Dive into Palau’s underwater wonderland
The Week Recommends A luxury Four Seasons catamaran is the ideal jumping-off point for the reefs, wrecks and coral islands of this unspoilt archipelago
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Sea Containers London: new suites bring maritime flair to Southbank
The Week Recommends Four luxury suites inspired by the Golden Age of ocean liners are crammed with antiques that you can buy
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The UK’s quirkiest hotels
The Week Recommends From a gothic getaway to a converted prison, these unusual spots are pushing the boundaries of luxury hospitality
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