‘It’s not just about getting drunk!’ How Oktoberfest took over the UK
Bavaria’s boozy blowout has inspired dozens of British tributes, from Belfast to Beverley, Cardiff to Cambridge. But what’s the attraction, other than the beer and the bratwurst?
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The American dream remains elusive in the valley that inspired East of Eden
John Steinbeck’s hometown of Salinas is the least affordable city in the US for the middle class, a recent Brookings Institution analysis found
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Lewandowski, 38, hits hat-trick in 6-0 Poland win
Robert Lewandowski, 38, scores a hat-trick in the Nations League and Edin Dzeko plays his final game for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Joker persona helps Cong 'feel the fear' in opponents
Wang Cong dismisses critics who say she she is not deserving of facing Natalia Silva for the flyweight world title at UFC 332 on Saturday.
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Too quiet for too long, can McGinn recapture best for Scotland?
Fifth in the all-time scoring chart for Scotland and closing in on 100 caps, John McGinn could do with finding his best stuff again, writes Tom English.
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Flydubai co-pilot used crash axe to attack captain, says UAE
Attorney general says ‘terrorist attack’ was attempted by suspect who is said to have been barred from flying by Oman because of extremist views
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Thrown in with Giggs and Beckham: how Manchester United tried to get Billy Kenny
Former Everton midfielder, known as the ‘Goodison Gazza’, recalls being made to feel special by Alex Ferguson in this autobiography extract
The football horse that Andy Burnham rode in on is now bucking his vibe | Barney Ronay
PM’s contortions over the Manchester City verdicts have landed him with an early test of what he wants to stand for. Realpolitik, or real values?
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Spain’s parliament rejects housing bill, angering protesters
CNN's Pau Mosquera reports as protesters remain camped out in Madrid after parliament rejected a housing bill aimed at protecting certain vulnerable tenants from being evicted.
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'There’s no such thing as democracy': Yanis Varoufakis | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty – podcast
Who is really in charge? The people or the markets? Aditya Chakrabortty speaks to the former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis
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The student playing in La Liga: Introvert Rodri's unique rise to top
Rodri is already playing a key role at Barcelona after turning down Real Madrid this summer. Guillem Balague looks at his journey so far.
NHL roundup: Alex Tuch, Caps send champ Hurricanes to 2nd straight loss
Alex Tuch scored two first-period goals in his first game with Washington, allowing the Capitals to coast to a season-opening 5-2 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes on...
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Antonelli finds his rhythm to top final Sepang practice
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the final practice session for the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Saturday after the Mercedes driver finally found his...
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Deepfake review – ingenious interview with a PM who dances around every issue
An interrogater tries to get to the bottom of a surreal scandal while green screen actors meddle with the story in Jess and Morgs’ inventive production
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Get Jiro: Anthony Bourdain’s ultraviolent sushi chef makes for wild, pulpy television
A love of food and a taste for bloodthirsty action collide as a very angry chef gets caught up in a brutal turf war between warring restaurants in LA
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In the footsteps of Wales’s heroic rebel prince: hiking Glyndŵr’s Way
As Michael Sheen prepares to bring Owain Glyndŵr to life on stage, our writer walks the peaceful national trail named after the last Welsh Prince of Wales
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From the Bayeux tapestry to Glastonbury: top tips and tricks to grab the hottest tickets
Nothing is guaranteed but there are ways to boost your chances of experiencing such in-demand events Rupert Jones Whether your passion is the battle of the bands or the Battle...
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The Guide #263: How Claudia Winkleman became TV’s perfect ‘bad’ gameshow host
In this week’s newsletter: As The Celebrity Traitors returns, Winkleman once again proves herself the show’s secret weapon, becoming heir to a distinctly British TV tradition•...