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Pre-release expectations were already “stratospheric”, but the unlikely pairing of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” around the world has “helped fuel the biggest collective weekend at the box office since the pandemic”, said Rebecca Rubin in Variety – music to the ears of their respective film studios, Warner Bros. Discovery and Universal,…

Designed by to morph from small-scale to vast and host the city’s international festival, Manchester’s new £211m complex feels like a missed opportunity

The language of therapy has entered our everyday lexicon – but does it harm more than it helps when used outside a therapist’s office? 

From student haunts to a first ‘proper’ meal out, why we mourn the places where we ate that are no longer with us

The tragic death of her son at 18 changed everything for Luella Bartley. Here, the celebrated designer reveals how art is showing her a way to live

The Observer reported that data was sent despite apparently being secure

The Guardian today announces it is to launch a new digital European edition in autumn 2023 and is expanding and deepening its coverage with a range of new editorial roles

Two London joints work wonders with fire and smoke in their unique takes on US-style barbecue

This year’s parade saw strong political messages, from trans rights to the climate crisis

‘Devastating’ rise in costs will eclipse energy bill woes, say experts – but Sunak says ‘no alternative’ to current plan

North Africa and Yorkshire come together at this restaurant - and get along famously well