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‘Our nightly sanity check’: readers on their memories of Stephen Colbert and The Late Show
After the long-running late-night institution ended last week, Guardian readers have been sharing their fondest memories...
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‘Shocking? It’s only what you see in ancient temples’: painter T Venkanna on his joyous carnivals of copulation
Penises, vaginas and breasts abound in the Indian painter’s work. As the son of a Hindu priest, he says his orgasmic sce...
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Norway World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches, squad list
Led by superstar forward Erling Haaland, Norway impressed in qualifying to reach their first World Cup since 1998.
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Al Jazeera speaks to Hajj pilgrims about their journey to Mecca
Pilgrims gather on the Day of Arafah, the spiritual peak of Hajj, retracing the Prophet Muhammad’s final sermon.
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Have you looked inside your water bottle? I was shocked and disgusted by what I found in mine | Arwa Mahdawi
I stared into the abyss, and the abyss stared back – mouldily. This is what happens when you forget basic hygieneIn my 2...
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French Open: Medvedev shocked by wildcard Walton in first round
Former world number one Daniil Medvedev is stunned by Australia's Adam Walton in the opening round at Roland Garros.
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Israel’s occupation of Gaza, Lebanon, Syria extends beyond what maps show
Findings show Israel holds 1,000sq km of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria under direct military rule.
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Report warns pro-Palestine protesters face legal crackdown: What to know
Campaigners warn the right to protest is being put under pressure by the arms industry.
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US senator says he was pepper sprayed by federal agents during protest at ICE facility
Democrat Andy Kim says he saw ‘chaos’ at the New Jersey ICE facility amid ‘standoff’ between protesters and agentsAndy K...
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Why Trump administration’s plan to attempt to destroy Pfas is ‘nonsenscial’
The EPA said it was cutting Biden-era regulations on Pfas in drinking water, but advocates say the move will harm public...
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Protester confronts Canadian politician over ‘Gaza complicity’
Protester confronts Canadian politician over ‘Gaza complicity’