The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsIf the Earth were flat, how would our lives be different? Paul TinklerPost your…
Flying colours: Photo Basel 2021 gets vibrant – in pictures
Switzerland’s first and only art fair dedicated to photography is back with vivid images of fairytales, fabrics and firepower Continue reading…
Emmys 2021: red carpet and award winners – in pictures
The Emmys was back on with a limited guest list. Touted as the biggest night in TV, stars arrived to celebrate at the 73rd annual event in Los Angeles Continue reading…
Afghan women stage protest in Kabul after Taliban crack down on women’s rights – video report
More than a dozen women staged a protest in Kabul on Sunday, holding up signs calling for the participation of women in public life. The protest came as female government employees in Kabul were told to stay home, with work only allowed for those who c…
Readers reply: why do humans cry when they are sad?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsI understand that tears flush away foreign objects from the eye. But what advant…
Global Britain’s cheerleaders may have to live with lasting damage to exports
Kicking post-Brexit import controls down the road for a second time puts UK goods at a disadvantageIt came as a little surprise to anyone in the UK’s logistics industry or at its ports when the government announced its decision to delay – for the secon…
Australian Life photography competition finalists 2021 – in pictures
An image of a pensive young girl in the back of a dimly lit car has taken top honours in the annual Australian Life photography competition. The image was captured by the competition’s youngest ever entrant and winner of the $10,000 cash prize, 19 year…
Bean bandits: why teenagers are throwing baked beans at people’s houses
Egging is old hat. Now the trend is for ‘beaning’ – and it has become so prevalent that the police have decided to wade inName: Beaning.Age: About a month old. Continue reading…
Dream on! The surprising health benefit of a weekend lie-in
An extra hour on Saturday and Sunday may be no substitute for a regular good night’s sleep – but according to new research it may help stave off depressionName: The weekend lie-in.Age: As old as the weekend. Continue reading…
North Korea celebrates 73rd anniversary – in pictures
Civil defence units and health personnel wearing gas masks and hazmat suits featured in celebrations in Pyongyang to mark the 73rd anniversary of North Korea’s founding, in a departure from previous militaristic displays Continue reading…