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  • cat and jack dog shaped claw clips

    The 23 most unique and thoughtful gifts under $10 in the US

    These presents punch above their price point, making them perfect for Secret Santas, White Elephants or stocking stuffers
  • A sandy beach with a cast-iron sculpture of a naked man and a small white dog captured mid-run in mid-air

    ‘When I saw what I captured I felt a Muybridge-like joy’: Roger Tooth’s best phone picture

  • The singer wearing long white gloves and a sleeveless black dress with a high collar, looking at the camera with her arms held at a 45-degree angle away from her body, her hands pointing away from her

    Self Esteem: ‘How often do I have sex? Oh, often. That is one thing I don’t compromise on’

  • Head and shoulders portrait of Marc Almond from 1981, wearing an orange scarf and black vest top, with hand up against a mirror, so he appears to be holding hands with his reflection

    What links Marc Almond and chemist John Farrow? The Saturday quiz

  • Naoise Dolan

    What could be putting young women off marriage? It really isn’t that much of a mystery

    Naoise Dolan
  • Sarah and Russell

    Blind date: ‘I hadn’t been on a date for nearly 15 years and it showed’

  • Illustration of Tim Dowling in black and white, holding his hand up looking a bit annoyed, with colourful paint splodges and black and white images of children around him

    Tim Dowling: how did I end up on a helpline for the old and befuddled?

  • A cartoon image of a woman looking at a green coat with the caption, ‘Will this withstand the rain … ’

    Preparing for (nuclear) winter: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon

  • Katy Perry

    Celebrity crib sheet: Katy Perry has spent all year in the headlines – here are the six things you need to know

Well Actually

  • Painting of two people sitting and looking off

    Down on dating? Here are five couples who fell in love this year

    From ICU meet-cutes to holiday sparks, readers share the unexpected moments that brought them lasting love this year
  • We need to be proactive and flexible about our interactions.

    Feeling lonely? Six ways to connect with friends – even when busy

  • an illustration of someone putting a needle into someone's back

    I got an epidural for all three of my births – none of them worked as expected

  • an illustration of two pomegranates

    Do women’s periods actually sync up with each other?

  • two women talking at a water cooler

    ‘It’s incredibly useful’: why small talk is actually great

  • FACELIFT ASKUGLY LOLABELTRAN 191125

    Is it weird facelifts are becoming normalized, or am I being too judgmental?

  • Christmas presents under a lighted Christmas tree.

    Tell us: what are the best and worst gifts you’ve ever received?

  • Illustration of a number of groups of people eating dinner and talking

    I look at a stranger and see a friend. Am I a super-recognizer?

  • An illustration of a girl standing in front of a book

    In a reading rut? How to get back into reading for fun

The Filter

  • headphones, retinol, sweatshirts, tech gear and home goods on sale this black friday

    Today is Black Friday. Here are 86+ very best deals in the US, curated and vetted

    Our experts found the best deals and sales that are actually worth your money. Here are our picks for pillows, bath towels, packing cubes and more

Columns

  • illustration of person wearing sports gear, kneeling next to football

    Why am I like this?
    I’m terrible on the field. But my amateurism might actually have benefits

  • ‘We’ve collectively flushed $85.6bn down the toilette this year, cost of living crisis be damned.’

    Ask Ugly
    I’m sensitive to the scents my children’s friend brings into the house. What do I do?

  • Graphic illustration of two people - one in a party hat looking at a laptop, and one sucking on a drink looking at the other person.

    Why am I like this?
    I need to send a difficult email. Will a ‘forcing party’ help me stop procrastinating?

  • ASKUGLY VAGINAFACIAL LOLABELTRAN 010925

    Ask Ugly
    Does my vagina really need a ‘facial’?

How to start

  • An illustration of a man in pyjamas flying

    Fly around or make out with your crush: how to start lucid dreaming

  • illustration of black dog against blue background, with thought bubble next to dog

    How to train your dog – and not lose your mind

  • An illustration depicting how to do push-ups.

    ‘The most underrated movement in fitness’: how to do a proper push-up

  • HOW TO START COOKING holasoyka

    Get a sharp knife, season properly and don’t do too much at once: how to start cooking

Fashion

  • Jacqueline Bisset wearing a long sheer skirt with a long black blazer

    ‘Sexy and a little daring, but never too much’: sheer skirts hit the sweet spot

    If ‘naked dressing’ is a stretch too far, sheer fabrics can provide a real-life friendly compromise
  • Lady Gaga on stage in a giant red gown

    ‘An engineering feat’: the 26-year-old Australian making costumes for Lady Gaga

  • Pam Hogg in her studio in Hackney Wick, London.

    Pam Hogg obituary

  • Two women in a bedroom looking at clothes

    From ​underboob ​dresses to ​midlife ​knitwear: ​the secret psychology of our Vinted wishlists

    Newsletter
  • Pam Hogg in 2019

    Pam Hogg, fashion designer with a rock’n’roll spirit, dies at 66

  • Luke Turner in workwear jacket in forest

    ‘It’s an acceptance of where my body is now’ – the modern-day appeal of workwear

  • Wicked fans in Leicester Square for News. Photo by Linda Nylind. 21/11/2025.

    ‘Add some whimsy to your life’: Wicked fans bring magic to Leicester Square

  • Close-up on a person having a tattoo removed

    From former Nazis to refugees and DV survivors, tattoo removal is giving Australians a ‘second chance’

  • copies of Teen Vogue

    Less politics, more makeup: the unraveling of Teen Vogue under Trump 2.0

Food & drink

  • Matthew Ryle's chapon rôti, chestnuts, pommes anna, is roast capon, potatoes.

    Matthew Ryle’s Christmas roast capon with chestnuts, buttery pommes Anna, and twice-baked cheese souffle – recipe

  • Meera Sodha's spiced aubergine timbale with cream cheese, fruit and nuts.

    Meera Sodha’s recipe for Christmas aubergine and rice timbale

  • Bar Lina's tiny fragolino is rusty orange but otherwise quite clear.

    Cocktail of the week: Bar Lina’s tiny fragolino – recipe

  • Mushroom wellington with chestnuts and truffle brie.

    Mushroom wellington with chestnuts and truffle brie – recipe

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Technology

  • Group of teddy bears

    After a teddy bear talked about kink, AI watchdogs are warning parents against smart toys

    Advocates are fighting against the $16.7bn global smart-toy market, decrying surveillance and a lack of regulation
  • Side view of a young woman working on computer in dark office

    Foreign interference or opportunistic grifting: why are so many pro-Trump X accounts based in Asia?

  • India PollutionA woman walks past a mural painted to create awareness about the growing air pollution, in Mumbai, India, 07 November, 2023. (Photo by Niharika Kulkarni/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

    ‘It’s hell for us here’: Mumbai families suffer as datacentres keep the city hooked on coal

The big picture

  • A composite image of a wrap cardigan, skirt, boots, lipstick, bracelet, bag and ring on a blue and brown vertical striped background.

    Christmas cheers: what to wear for festive drinks

    Whether it’s a tipple with the neighbours or your office party, dress to impress in tactile fabrics and jewel tones
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  • The ever preset Spider-man in NYC

    Macy’s Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025: in pictures

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  • A composite image of a fur jacket, earrings, a check shirt, a lipstick, jeans, sandals and a bag on a pink and red striped background

    Check it out: what to wear with a plaid shirt

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  • Olivia Dean attends the 2025 Aria awards at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia.

    Aria awards 2025 fashion: big blooms, bolo ties and a bird’s nest on the red carpet

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  • A Georgian home in Lympstone, Devon.

    Homes for sale near a cycle route in England and Wales – in pictures

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  • Composite illustration of black clothes

    Back to black: what to wear for Halloween

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    Sweater weather: what to wear with a chunky knit

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  • Terence Davies laughs with Agyness Deyn while filming Sunset Song.

    Master at work: on set with celebrated British film director Terence Davies – in pictures

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  • Two little girls stand in a colourfully lit and decorated street in Sydney for the annual Diwali Hindu festival

    Diwali festival lights up Sydney’s west – in pictures

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