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A conversation with Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz
After 30 years, Counting Crows are still going strong. "As long as we can play, we will," Duritz says. "I mean, who gets to spend a whole life playing rock’n’roll? It’s pretty rare.”
Mob emboldened by Trump lays siege to West Bank village
Hamdan Ballal, the Oscar-winning director, remembers one moment of clarity during the 20-minute-long beating.“I looked at the floor, saw all the blood, and thought: “My God, is there any left in me? That’s it, I’m going to die”.”Three weeks before, the 35-year-old had been lauded on the Hollywood red carpet …
The weird experiences taking over English vineyards, from ice baths to a hobbit house
When it comes to a mini-break from the general gloom and doom of the news, many of us are turning to the booming UK vineyard scene for some much-needed fun and fizz.According to the first wine tourism report from the industry association Wines of Great Britain, 1.5 million people visited …
What alcohol does to your gut health
We all know that a healthy gut is vital for everything from fighting off colds and flu to conditions such as anxiety, depression, irritable bowel syndrome and more. We also know that eating a wide variety of plants, fermented foods and fibre will improve and maintain our gut health.Yet, unfortunately, …
What alcohol does to your gut health
We all know that a healthy gut is vital for everything from fighting off colds and flu to conditions such as anxiety, depression, irritable bowel syndrome and more. We also know that eating a wide variety of plants, fermented foods and fibre will improve and maintain our gut health.Yet, unfortunately, …
How to choose the right white paint for your home
If you can’t decide which white to go for, you’re not alone. Discover expert tips to find a shade that suits
The British octogenarians swapping ‘dreary’ care homes for Thai luxury
Arriving at the Chiang Mai Care Resort in northern Thailand, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re at a standard-issue, luxury Thai resort. A series of low-roof bungalows separated by palm trees and lush tropical plants are dotted around a peaceful lake. At one end are two swimming pools offering a …
Emanations and ectoplasm: the weird world of Edvard Munch
The first UK exhibition dedicated to the portraits of Norwegian painter Edvard Munch (1863-1944) opens at the National Portrait Gallery on March 13. Featuring more than 40 paintings and works on paper, most of which have never been seen before in this country, it’s a unique opportunity to step into …
I’m a prison officer and was stalked by an inmate. But the way I was treated by male colleagues was far worse
During my time as a female prison officer, I was stalked by an inmate who was imprisoned for harassing his “first love” – the only girl who had ever shown him attention in the school playground. Every day, he would follow me relentlessly, professing his love at any opportunity he …
I’m a prison officer and was stalked by an inmate. But the way I was treated by male colleagues was far worse
During my time as a female prison officer, I was stalked by an inmate who was imprisoned for harassing his “first love” – the only girl who had ever shown him attention in the school playground. Every day, he would follow me relentlessly, professing his love at any opportunity he …
‘His love letter was riddled with spelling mistakes’: Your biggest ‘icks’
My friends and I have been compiling “ick” lists for years. High up on mine: ordering vanilla ice cream or tomato pasta, having a green driver’s licence, black bedsheets and – perhaps the ultimate deal-breaker – holding your nose when you jump in the pool.For Telegraph readers, their lists include …
Mood swings, anger and ADHD – separating fact from fiction
For people with ADHD, emotional dysregulation is often expressed as irritability, rude, snappy behaviour, or overreaction to certain triggers. These triggers might be noise, light or touch, as well as being over-sensitive to criticism and rejection, changes to their routine, and feeling overwhelmed by their difficulties with organisation and time …
Democrats built America’s over-mighty presidency. Now Trump is bending it to his will
The best way to understand president Trump’s ambitious goals is to understand how they alter the massive changes made to America’s government over the past century – and how they also leave many of those profound changes untouched.Trump’s policy goals are obvious. He campaigned and won on promises to reduce …
The six best foods for your gut (and your brain)
You’ll have heard before that the Mediterranean diet is an all-around superhero for our health – and particularly our brains – but now a new study shines a light on exactly why.The diet’s brain-boosting benefits may be a result of how it changes the balance of bacteria in the gut, …
White Lotus star Jason Isaacs: A woman asked me to sign her breasts at Harry Potter World
Jason Isaacs, born in 1963 and raised in Liverpool, is a television, film and stage actor who has become a cult icon thanks to roles as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise and Captain Gabriel Lorca in Star Trek: Discovery, as well as memorable film roles in The Death …
The secrets of the world’s ‘best’ airline – and how BA measures up
The consumer website AirlineRatings.com recently released its 2025 ranking of the World’s Best Airlines and, to the surprise of some, Korean Air was crowned king. This comes after several years of dominance by Qatar Airlines, a brand widely recognised for its top-notch business- and first-class cabins. Korean Air – while …
How an Abba classic helped protect thousands of children from abuse
In 1979, the Swedish pop group signed over the rights to one of their hits – more than 45 years on, it is still changing lives in Guatemala
Democrats loved ‘unelected power’ until Trump turned their own weapons against them
Trump and his team can only act so aggressively, across so much of American government and American life, because they have grasped the tools created by Democrats and progressive advocates over the past century. Of course, Trump is using those tools in ways their architects never anticipated, branding them with …
How has Kemi Badenoch fared in her first 100 days as Tory leader?
Monday, Feb 10 marked 100 days since Kemi Badenoch became the leader of the Conservative Party.When she took office on Nov 2, the former business secretary pledged to hold the Labour Government to account and ensure that, by the next general election, the Conservatives would have a compelling set of …
Why are Democrats comparing Trump with Hitler? Your election questions answered
5:11PM How does the electoral process differ in the US v UK? Harry wants to know: “How would you compare the electoral process in the States v over here? What do they do better or worse than us?”Tony replies: “At risk of stating the obvious, the major difference is the …
Why medicating people with ADHD isn’t always the answer
For Becky Stevenson, taking ADHD medication has been life-changing. “Before medication, it was like I had 30 TVs going on in my head at the same time. After the medication, it just stopped. Suddenly, I could think clearly and cope with all the challenges of being a mum and running …
Gen Z-er fed up with local potholes finds novel way to fill them
A landscaper and decorator fed up with the state of the roads in his home town decided to take matters into his own hands – by filling potholes with flowers.Since launching his Pretty Potholes campaign in West Sussex last June, Harry Smith-Haggett, 22, has documented his efforts on TikTok, with …
Gen Z-er fed up with local potholes finds novel way to fill them
A landscaper and decorator fed up with the state of the roads in his home town decided to take matters into his own hands – by filling potholes with flowers.Since launching his Pretty Potholes campaign in West Sussex last June, Harry Smith-Haggett, 22, has documented his efforts on TikTok, with …
How many hostages are still in Gaza and who has been released?
On October 7 2023, Hamas terrorists flooded across the border into southern Israel, killing close to 1,200 people and dragging 251 hostages back to Gaza.Now, more than 15 months on, Israel believes 87 hostages are still being held, 53 of whom are believed to still be alive.
Trump’s first 10 days have overwhelmed the Democrats – and the liberal media
Trump is moving so fast on so many issues at once, it’s hard to single out what matters most. Here are four of the new administration’s most important initiatives, and why Trump is able to move on them so swiftly.
Ukraine fires British Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for first time
3:04PM Analysis: Use of Storm Shadow puts Britain in Putin’s sights When British-made Storm Shadow missiles slammed into Russia just after lunch today, a Rubicon was crossed.This was the moment the Kremlin had been warning against for months.The message, from Vladimir Putin, has been simple, consistent, direct. He warned that …
The violent history of Costa Rica’s most popular souvenir
The brightly coloured balsa-wood masks are ubiquitous in the country, and of enormous significance to the indigenous people of Boruca
I went to a rehab clinic with crystal meth addicts to get over my phone addiction
After arriving at the quaint train station of rural Cuddington, Cheshire, I dragged my suitcase up the snow-dusted hill towards a charming-looking building, feeling every bit like Cameron Diaz in the film The Holiday. Like her, I was in need of a fresh start, craving a bit of escapism while …
