‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
A General Synod vote to hear a document describing Israel’s ‘genocidal war on Gaza’ was welcomed by Palestinian Christians, but prompted warnings from Jewish groups Father Fadi Diab, a prominent…
Can Nolan’s Odyssey revive cinema? – podcast
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has opened in Australia to much hype and intense interest. The first film ever to be shot entirely on Imax film has prompted fans to go…
This is how we do it: ‘My ex didn’t find me attractive after I put on weight. With Denzel, I finally feel loved’
Both Denzel and Sarita left sexless relationships before they met, but together they have discovered toys and Tantric sex • How do you do it? Share the story of your…
‘We defeated Los Ingleses’: Argentina fans search for consolation as Messi misses out on perfect ending
Fans in Buenos Aires head to Obelisco monument to celebrate a semi-final victory over England and honour what looks like Lionel Messi’s last World Cup Spain win the World Cup…
Hits, misses and Muppets: the star-studded World Cup half-time show nobody asked for
It zipped along, cramming in Shakira, Madonna and Coldplay, but football fans may not be convinced of need for this mid-match spectacle Like hydration breaks and Donald Trump’s ability to…
I want a place for ritual in my daughter’s life, so together we created one | Jackie Bailey
Ellie wanted a high tea. We picked a sunny afternoon in spring, not long before her 12th birthday When I was about 12, I had my confirmation. I wore the…
At the World Cup of superstars, a team take home the trophy | Sid Lowe
The European champions conceded just one goal in the tournament and Spain’s success is a victory for a system Release the pressure, let it out. All of it and all…
Patience beats overreliance on Messi: how the final was won and lost
Argentina tried to kill the spectacle and make it a physical battle but Spain refused to take the bait and kept passing A worrying thought as a tepid first half…
‘We had a date with destiny’: De la Fuente lauds Spain players after World Cup victory
Manager says team and and fans ‘deserve everything’ ‘It hurts my soul’: Scaloni to consider Argentina future Spain’s manager, Luis de la Fuente, hailed his players for fulfilling what he…
Trump show offers fitting fever-dream end to a World Cup of excess and damage
Football appeared a sideshow for much of the last afternoon of a tournament nurtured to indulge the cult of the individual It ended almost as Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump…