‘A rare indulgence’: why Black Swan is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers explaining their go-to comfort films is a tribute to Darren Aronofsky’s dark and unusually satisfying ballet nightmare
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I don’t have children. So who will I leave my precious possessions to when I die? | Kiran Sidhu
The quirky vase, the owl candlestick, my mother’s ring – these items hold part of me and carry with them an existential problem, says journalist and writer Kiran Sidhu
‘Trump is dragging the party down’: GOP scrambles to stop steep midterm losses
The Republican Party’s midterm campaign has turned into a triage operation just three weeks out from November, as officials race to avert losses in a string of once-safe seats...
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Sinn Féin ministers facing no-confidence vote after Drumcree dispute
The motion against Michelle O'Neill and three other Sinn Féin ministers will be debated after receiving the backing of unionist parties last week.
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Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is still striking Ukraine's energy facilities despite U.S. President Donald Trump's claim of an energy ceasefire.
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A Fidai Film review – Palestinian collage film transforms suppressed footage into works of art
Using archive material of destroyed houses, terrorised children and dead bodies, Kamal Aljafari adds humanity to the reels by overlaying poems by Palestinian authors
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The Weight of Angels by John Boyne review – what if Oscar Wilde had lived?
The great Irish writer died, a broken man, at only 46. Imagining a second act for him is a great idea – but the results are sentimental and unconvincing
AI less regulated than milk, Microsoft president says in warning over safety
Brad Smith adds to calls for tougher rules governing AI, including legal obligation to victims of rogue agents Business live – latest updates Artificial intelligence is less...
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ABC reporter could face disciplinary action over opinion piece, journalists’ union says
Opinion piece by head of union Michael Slezak sparks disagreement with new ABC director of news, Simon Robinson Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free weekly media newsletter...
‘What planet is she on?’: Seekers take aim at CPAC over use of I am Australian
The carnival is over for use of Australian band’s song they say was played without permission at conservative conference A member of legendary Australian band The Seekers has...
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Can Robinson solve Aberdeen's lack of goals?
Aberdeen draw a blank again in Sunday's home loss to St Johnstone, but manager Stephen Robinson is sure his team can find a solution.
‘I want to show you can rise above the hate’: Junior Nsemba on racism and his Rugby League World Cup dream
The Wigan forward, one of England’s brightest hopes for the World Cup, wants to ‘inspire young black people’, he tells Aaron Bower
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The Browns are still the Browns. And Deshaun Watson is still Deshaun Watson
After three straight game-winning drives, Cleveland’s quarterback was sacked eight times in a dismal defeat that punctured the hype surrounding his revival
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‘Corruption has only got worse’: can a new version of Our Friends in the North still shock audiences 30 years on?
Peter Flannery’s 90s TV drama classic is getting a theatre reworking in Newcastle. The director and cast talk about doing justice to its themes of scandal and decay – and...
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Niners go 5-0 and a rare tie - five things from NFL week five
The San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings maintain their perfect starts to the season on another gripping Sunday in the NFL.
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Watch: How did Roman Abramovich's advisors help hide his wealth?
Working with the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama reveals how the Russian billionaire hid his wealth with the help of Deloitte.
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Fit-again Kartal takes top-50 scalp with Wuhan win
Britain's Sonay Kartal continues her impressive form since returning from injury by beating Anhelina Kalinina in straight sets to reach the second round of the Wuhan Open.
A lakeside idyll: laid-back cycling and autumn hikes on Italy’s Lake Iseo
Smaller and less visited than Como and Garda, Lake Iseo harbours a gorgeous car-free island ideal for easy-going cycling and sightseeing