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From Hamnet to Wicked: The movies defining the Oscars race so far

Washington Post: Here’s your guide to the movies shaping the 2026 Oscars conversation.

Ed Sheeran is not giving up his pop throne just yet

New York Times: The superstar on overcoming personal and professional turmoil.

Trump’s mass deportations bring a new wave of family separations

Washington Post: Parents face a choice - deport with their children or face separation.

Jude Law keeps surprising us. Anything less would be a shock

Washington Post: The 52-year-old’s shape-shifting roles keep redefining his career

Is The Pitt really an ER spinoff? Michael Crichton’s estate says it is

New York Times: The author's estate and creators of new TV show are waging a legal battle.

My affair destroyed my marriage and left me penniless and alone

Telegraph: A reader shares a cautionary tale about love, lust and betrayal.

Eight everyday habits making you old before your time

Telegraph: From bad shoes to jar lids – the lifestyle slips that don't make the headlines.

'We want to transform the culture': Charlie Kirk’s rise and sudden death

New York Times: Kirk played a central role in organising young voters for Trump.

Homegrown healing: How to cultivate a feel-good garden this spring

New York Times: Experts share tips for nurturing plants with health benefits.

'The power of nature': Under the radar New Zealand wines to seek out now

New York Times: Discovering NZ's hidden gems beyond sauvignon blanc.

I wasn’t even 40 and had zero interest in sex. Here’s how I boosted my libido

Telegraph: After having her first baby, Sarah Martinez-Murray felt 'betrayed' by her body.

In DC neighbourhoods with gun crime, residents want help. But not like this

Washington Post: DC residents are wary of Trump's crime crackdown and police tactics.

The six factions of Trumpworld: US President melds a fractious coalition

From Silicon Valley executives to health-conscious mums - these are the factions at play.

The founders of this new US development say you must be white to live there

New York Times: Inside the controversial white-only community dividing Arkansas.

Sharon Stone still refuses to behave for Hollywood

Decades after Basic Instinct, the actress is as daring as ever - and not just on film.

The trauma of childhood in Gaza

New York Times: After 22 months of war, childhood in Gaza hardly exists.