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Will a Russian diamond ban be effective?

Countries in the G7 bloc want to be able to trace the gemstones to block Russian exports.

Pity the MPs who hate the London bubble and its elites – but just can’t leave them behind | Marina Hyde

The decaying parliament building – and the hypocrisy of those who should be fixing it – says a lot about a nation that’s seen better days Continue reading...

Andy Rourke of the Smiths: his life in pictures

The bassist whose melodic lines chimed with Johnny Marr’s guitar in the landmark indie band has died. We look back at moments in his life on stage and off• Andy Rourke dies aged 59 Continue reading...

‘Where there is oppression, there is resistance’: the 1967 Newark riots – in pictures

In the new book The War Is Here: Newark 1967 edited by Chris Campion, Life photographer Bud Lee documents the five-day-long riot that was sparked by the arrest and beating of a cab driver. In that time, 26 people were killed by police gunfire and tho...

Elizabeth Holmes: Inside the routine at the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas

Here's what we know about the Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, where Holmes is likely to be sent.

People were kissing 4,500 years ago, scientists say

Scientists say they've found evidence ancient humans began kissing around 4,500 years ago - 1,000 years earlier than was previously thought.

World's oldest complete Hebrew Bible - at around 1,100 years old - sells for £30m

A copy of the Hebrew Bible, thought to be 1,100 years old and one of the world's oldest intact books, has been sold at auction for $38m (£30m).

'We are selling a product that we hope gets discontinued'

The firms aiming to help eradicate invasive species by making commercial use of them.

Why Bud Light and Disney are under attack from conservatives

Conservatives say their fights against "woke" corporations are paying off.

Asia is spending big to battle low birth rates - will it work?

Governments in the region are spending hundreds of billions of dollars trying to reverse the trend.

Speeding driver tried to switch places with his dog to avoid arrest

A driver pulled over for speeding tried to switch places with his dog to avoid arrest, according to police.

How computer games encourage kids to spend cash

Many parents are frustrated with games that encourage children to spend money to advance.

'Doomsday': Singapore renters sound the alarm as prices surge

The surge in rent has become a major issue in the South East Asian country.

Who better to sing old Brexit tunes than the Tories’ overhyped new act? Step forward, Kemi Badenoch | Marina Hyde

As the bonfire of EU laws turned into another damp squib, a desperate party was pushing the business secretary as its voice of reason Continue reading...

For all his hardman mantras, Raab forgot rule one: don’t be a massive arse | Marina Hyde

Where does Raab’s resignation leave Rishi Sunak? The PM’s pledge to leave scandal behind is wearing thin Continue reading...