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Rupert Everett: ‘Sex was thrilling. I didn’t mind who I had it with’
Times: The actor talks about Botox, sex and celebrity bust-ups.
'Bodies were lined up outside': Photographers in Israel and Gaza on the images they can’t forget
New York Times: Seven photojournalists describe moments that have defined a year of war.
The war that won’t end: How October 7 sparked a year of conflict
NY Times: As war spreads, the original conflict between Israel and Hamas has persisted.
'Pain that will last forever': A year of war, a cycle of destruction going back decades
NYT: A year on from October 7, peace in the Middle East seems more elusive than ever.
'Charismatic but totally narcissistic': Anthony Fauci on the two faces of Donald Trump
Times: When Covid hit, Fauci had to contradict his boss. That's where his problems began.
Church, secrets and sin: The rise of the Mormon MomTok influencers
Times: They've survived swinging scandals and divorces. Now they have 10m followers.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
The West Wing at 25: A cultural touchstone for a new generation
New York Times: Creator Aaron Sorkin reflects on the political drama and its legacy.
Can pro sports and drag queens coexist? A small English town finds out
New York Times: A gay couple embraced inclusion after buying an English rugby team.
Beauden Barrett’s second wind: The All Blacks star’s road to 2027
The All Blacks star speaks out.
They’ve got a plan to fight global warming. It could alter the oceans
New York Times: A new startup has a plan to remove carbon dioxide from rivers.
How I exposed my rapist — and kick-started Japan’s MeToo
Times: After police dismissed her, Shiori Ito fought to get justice. Now she's a heroine.
James Middleton: Kate, William and the dog that saved my life
Times: How the younger brother of the Princess of Wales overcame severe depression.
'Best thing for our marriage': How ecstasy use is on the rise among older Kiwis
Ecstasy is the second most commonly used illicit drug in New Zealand after cannabis.
Drugs, sex, baby oil: The ‘freak-offs’ at the core of Diddy’s troubles
NY Times: Prosecutors say the encounters were abusive. Combs says they were consensual.
Helping Dad to walk: Engineer joins deep-tech 'big brains' to follow a dream
Some of the best Kiwi brains are behind deep-tech technology that will startle the world.
In the pocket of the gun lobby? Firearms Minister's messages revealed
Nicole McKee says it would be remiss of her not to have regular contact with Colfo.
The home invasion, the mental health facility on a wealthy road, and a community’s fear
On June 13, 2023, a man escaped from a mental health facility and invaded a home
The scientist who bans ultra-processed food at home
Times: Nutritionist Federica Amati may run the healthiest household in Britain.
Tony Blair: The moment I saw what power was, and what it could do, I wanted it
Times: It's been 17 years since Tony Blair left office - so what did he learn?
How Telegram became a playground for criminals, extremists and terrorists
New York Times: Telegram faces scrutiny as crime and extremism flourish on the platform.