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With 3,031 registered shows at this year’s fringe, a concise survey would be impossible. But these are my picks of the best political shows on offer.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: a new approach.
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Moody’s is threatening to upgrade Turkey’s credit rating, much to the surprise of those who predicting economic disaster after the president was re-elected.
Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine in Red, White & Royal Blue.
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Cultural differences and stereotypes between the Englishman and American are at the heart of the film’s humour and play a significant role in the development of their relationship.
Dogs sometimes bite by accident in play.
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Different dog breeds are often blamed for increases in dog attacks. But science shows reality is more complicated.
‘What am I bid?’
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It’s not that demand has disappeared altogether – it’s just in transition.
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Less concrete, more wetlands, fewer wet wipes.
The seven members of BTS.
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In telling the story of BTS, Beyond The Story also tells the story of K-pop and how its dynamics have changed over the years.
Jann Mardenborough as played by Archie Madekwe.
Sony Pictures
Audiences are essentially paying Sony for the privilege of watching an extended advert.
England goalkeeper Mary Earps during England’s match against Nigeria at the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup.
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The merchandise and clothing available to fans of women’s teams is often limited, undesirable or just not available.
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One of the most technologically advanced stadium tours, Eras ticket prices are high, but for fans the payback is a close and cherished experience with Swift.
Former post office workers celebrating outside the Royal Courts of Justice, London, after their convictions were overturned by the Court of Appeal in April, 2021.
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The fallout from the Post Office scandal continues 20 years on as the statutory inquiry is delayed due more disclosure failings.
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The yearning, tender sense of history animates all of O’Connor’s work – but especially these haunting songs
Whisky casks piled outside Bunnahabhain distillery Islay, Scotland.
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Scotch whisky has grown its export business in recent years by developing smart marketing strategies and strong distribution networks.
Temperature anomaly on Wednesday August 2 2023. Red areas of Chile and northern Argentina are much hotter than the long-term average for this time of year.
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Parts of Argentina and the Chilean Andes experienced some of their highest temperatures on record.
A Ukrainian soldier on territory recaptured from Russia in July 2023.
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A selection of the best of our coverage of the conflict from the past fortnight.
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Our experts have you covered with recommendations of what to see this summer.
Zizi Strallen as Q, Angela Marie Hurst as Dee, and Carly Bawden as Anna in the new musical production of Rock Follies.
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Foot stomping songs and charismatic performances make the stage adaptation of the 1970s TV series a hit.
An offshore drilling platform.
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More than a century of research shows that burning fossil fuels warms the climate – that’s exactly why granting new North Sea oil and gas licenses is a bad idea.
The new Jewel House exhibition the Tower of London.
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This display marks the first time the Tower of London has explained the origins of the Koh-i-noor diamond, which is now presented as a ‘symbol of conquest’.
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Children should learn whether – or not – to trust the information provided to them on the internet.