France closes seven schools over bedbug infestations Education minister says ‘cases are piling up’ and that ‘an immediate response is needed’France has been forced to shut seven schools over growing concerns over an infestation of bedbugs, the education minister has said.“Bedbugs were detected at various levels in … I believe 17 institutions, and currently as I... #press

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France closes seven schools over bedbug infestations

Education minister says ‘cases are piling up’ and that ‘an immediate response is needed’

Max Verstappen’s stranglehold makes a third F1 title inevitable The Dutchman’s complete dominance has not made for an enthralling season but he deserves a better setting than Lusail for his coronationOnce criticised for being too aggressive, impetuous and prone to error, the once flawed Max Verstappen is now all but flawless. On Saturday he will... #press

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Max Verstappen’s stranglehold on rivals makes a third F1 title inevitable

Dutchman’s dominance has not made for an enthralling season but he deserves a better setting than Lusail for his coronation

‘You have to look for the good things or you will fall apart’: how families face childhood cancer together When a young person is diagnosed with cancer, the impact is felt by all who love them. Five families share the realities of loving and, tragically, sometimes losing a child with cancerThere... #press

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Digested week: why does my diary think I need life goals? Aspirational stationery, sober weddings and French bedbugs – what next, unsolicited poetry?At last! The nights are drawing in. A chill is in the air. A cardigan is in my bag. My favourite time of year has arrived – the final third, the point at which the hunt for next year’s diary can legitimately... #press

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Digested week: why does my diary think I need life goals?

Aspirational stationery, sober weddings and French bedbugs – what next, unsolicited poetry?

Family generations and marooned floating homes: Friday’s best photos The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world Continue reading... #press

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Family generations and marooned floating homes: Friday’s best photos

The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world

The week in wildlife – in pictures The best of this week’s wildlife photographs, including an endangered rhino, a reindeer herd and a roaring stag Continue reading... #press

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The week in wildlife – in pictures

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs, including an endangered rhino, a reindeer herd and a roaring stag

‘Let’s be frank, Rock Hudson was a horndog!’ – how one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars was able to maintain his secret sex life The matinee idol’s death in 1985 changed the public’s perception of Aids. Yet in life, the golden age actor was anything but an activistGore Vidal’s reaction to the news of Truman Capote’s death in 1984 is well known. “Good career move,”... #press

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The double life of Rock Hudson: ‘Let’s be frank, he was a horndog!’

The matinee idol’s death in 1985 changed the public’s perception of Aids. Yet in life, finds Ryan Gilbey, the golden age actor was anything but...

You be the judge: should my girlfriend unpack as soon as we get back from holiday? Kiran likes to live out of her suitcase at home and on holiday; Monty is a stickler for tidiness and putting things away. Either way, there’s a lot to unpack hereThe suitcase hangs around the bedroom for weeks. It’s crazyI can’t be bothered to... #press

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You be the judge: should my girlfriend unpack as soon as we get back from holiday?

Kiran likes to live out of her suitcase at home and on holiday; Monty is a stickler for tidiness and putting things away. Either way, there’s a l...

Chess: World Juniors lacks big names but Maurizzi has potential to be a star In the 21st century the very best talents have tended to avoid the tournament, in contrast to the 1950s when several winners went on to have successful careersThe World Junior Championship for under-20s used to be a vintage event. Its first two winners, Borislav... #press

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Chess: World Juniors lacks big names but Maurizzi has potential to be a star

In the 21st century the very best talents have tended to avoid the tournament, in contrast to the 1950s when several winners went on to have succes...

Government rape adviser leaves role over ‘lack of will to change’ Emily Hunt says rape myths perpetuated at highest levels of civil service and she has no confidence in reporting crimeA government adviser on rape has said she is leaving the role due to a “lack of will to continue to change” in the criminal justice system, citing myths about the crime... #press

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Government rape adviser leaves role over ‘lack of will to change’

Emily Hunt says rape myths perpetuated at highest levels of civil service and she has no confidence in reporting crime

Two-thirds of CEOs think staff will return to office five days a week, survey finds Most company leaders also believe pay and promotions could become linked to workplace attendanceBusiness live – latest updatesNearly two-thirds of bosses believe that workers will return to the office five days a week within the next three years, while a... #press

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Two-thirds of CEOs think staff will return to office five days a week, survey finds

Most company leaders also believe pay and promotions could become linked to workplace attendance

Russell Howard and celebrity friends reveal their most precious possessions Guests from John Oliver to Jen Brister join the comedian to select their most precious possessions in Wonderbox. Plus: five of the best podcasts about sporting heroes• Don’t get Hear Here delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereSometimes, you could be forgiven for thinking podcasts are over.... #press

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Best podcasts of the week: Russell Howard and friends reveal their most precious possessions

In this week’s newsletter: Guests from John Oliver to Jen Brister join the comedian to select their most precious possessions in Wonderbox. Plus:...

MS Swaminathan, ‘visionary’ father of India’s green revolution, dies at 98 Pioneering plant geneticist and agronomist whose work revolutionised farming and brought self-sufficiency in food production to IndiaThe year was 2005. There had been a wave of farmer suicides in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The mainstream press paid scant attention, but MS Swaminathan rushed to the... #press

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MS Swaminathan, ‘visionary’ father of India’s green revolution, dies at 98

Pioneering plant geneticist and agronomist whose work revolutionised farming and brought self-sufficiency in food production to India

Motorway services near Bradford voted worst in Britain ... again Welcome Break’s Hartshead Moor on the eastbound M62 comes last out of 120 rest stops for second year runningIt’s the award that no business would want to win once, let alone twice.Hartshead Moor East, near Bradford in West Yorkshire, has just been given the unwelcome accolade of being voted... #press

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Motorway services near Bradford voted worst in Britain ... again

Welcome Break’s Hartshead Moor on the eastbound M62 comes last out of 120 rest stops for second year running

Female drug users at risk of exploitation in mixed-sex treatment groups, study finds Research reports vulnerable women targeted for grooming into sex work and calls for ‘gendered response’Female drug users are at risk of being groomed into sex work and other forms of exploitation when they attend treatment programmes with men,... #press

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Female drug users at risk of exploitation in mixed-sex treatment groups, study finds

Research reports vulnerable women targeted for grooming into sex work and calls for ‘gendered response’

Julia Ormond sues Disney and CAA over alleged Harvey Weinstein assault Actor, known for Legends of the Fall and Sabrina, accuses disgraced producer of sexual assault and companies of negligenceJulia Ormond, the English actor best known for films such as Legends of the Fall, First Night and Sabrina, has accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual battery in a lawsuit... #press

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Julia Ormond sues Disney and CAA over alleged Harvey Weinstein assault

Actor, known for Legends of the Fall and Sabrina, accuses disgraced producer of sexual assault and companies of negligence

UK government asks UAE for assurances over free speech at Cop28 summit Statement at UN human rights council voices ‘disappointment’ after host country refuses to change restrictive lawsThe UK has asked the United Arab Emirates, one of its closest Gulf allies, to explain how it will guarantee free speech around the UN Cop28 climate summit in Dubai... #press

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UK government asks UAE for assurances over free speech at Cop28 summit

Statement at UN human rights council voices ‘disappointment’ after host country refuses to change restrictive laws

Sara Sharif: safeguarding review to be held into girl’s death Surrey Council will examine whether more could have been done in case of the 10-year-old whose relatives are accused of her murderA safeguarding review has been announced into the case of Sara Sharif and whether more could have been done to prevent the 10-year-old’s death.Police found Sara dead... #press

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Safeguarding review launched after death of Sara Sharif

Review will examine whether more could have been done to prevent death of 10-year-old, with relatives accused of her murder

Laurence Fox arrested over comments urging people to vandalise Ulez cameras Fox held 'on suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage and encouraging or assisting offences to be committed’Police have arrested the rightwing commentator Laurence Fox at his home after comments encouraging people to vandalise Ulez cameras.On Wednesday... #press

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Laurence Fox arrested over remarks on Ulez cameras as GB News sacks him

Fox held ‘on suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage and encouraging or assisting offences to be committed’

A feast of photography: the AOP awards 2023 The Association of Photographers has revealed the winners of its 38th annual awards. Images of delectable dishes inspired by the excesses of Marie Antoinette, overflowing rubbish bins and reimagined historical events were among the victors Continue reading... #press

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A feast of photography: the AOP awards 2023

Winning images from the annual awards of the Association of Photographers