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Clampdown comes as fears mount that mask-free bikers headed to large gathering could spread coronavirus to tribal groupsThousands of bikers heading to South Dakota’s 10-day Sturgis Motorcycle Rally will not be allowed through Cheyenne…

The pandemic has swollen our pyjama-clad ranks but when many return to the workplace their faux pity will have turned to envyLong-time homeworkers – has coronavirus screwed with our sweet gig? Are people who normally go to workplaces…

Research shows while hospitalizations for children are generally low, Hispanic and black children are more likely than white children to be admitted Hispanic and black children are far more likely to be hospitalized with Covid-19 than white…

The streaming site’s boss is deaf to the creative process when he complains that artists are too slow with their talentAfter reading a recent interview with Spotify founder and CEO, Daniel Ek, which had a “how to lose friends…

Headaches are telling you something about how your brain works with your body, influencing your behaviour and feelingsWe need pain. It seems contradictory to say it, particularly now that we have so many ways of dealing with it and…

The comedian and author on a gripping true crime podcast, the racism locked in to America’s prison system, and falling for a fictional Bill Clinton Sara Pascoe is a comedian and actor born in 1981 in Dagenham, east London. She began…

Fashion is a form of protest in this shimmering semi-autobiographical tale following a design student and friends during the country’s civil warFor Nedjma (Lyna Khoudri, magnetic), fashion is political. A design student in 1990s…

Several former financial backers report rejoining, with some ‘ready to give again’ in wake of Jeremy Corbyn’s departureFormer Labour donors who had abandoned the party are already considering renewing their support under…

More than 60 hospital networks are taking part in campaign as some of the usual ways of registering are curbed by the pandemicAn emergency room doctor in Boston is assembling thousands of voter registration kits for distribution at…

Mercedes lock out front row for Sunday’s race at SilverstoneHulkenberg qualifies third for under-fire Racing PointMercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has qualified on pole position for the 70thAnniversary Grand Prix at…

Boeing 737 crashed on landing in heavy rain, killing at least 18, including the two pilotsFlight data and cockpit voice recorders have been recovered from the wreckage of an Indian passenger aircraft that crashed in the southern state of…

BLM in the Stix promotes online toolkit to encourage UK communities to take a standBlack Lives Matter activists have launched a toolkit designed to help rural communities across the UK to fight racism in their local area.Their campaign, BLM…

Only one French club has been European champions but after Lyon beat Juventus no country has more teams in the last eightIf Euro 2020 had not been postponed, then as world champions France would have fancied their chances of embellishing…

More than 30 marches due on Saturday in recognition of work during coronavirus pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHundreds of people have converged on central London to march for fair pay for NHS staff…

The actor, 73, on surviving coronavirus, being Pope for a few weeks, and a smouldering Warren BeattyMy father had a nervous breakdown. My parents opened a small grocery shop and he always let customers put things on tick. He was a town…

The Finnish-British musician’s compelling electronic pop recalls early Björk, the Radiophonic Workshop and more…Otta is a Finnish-British singer-songwriter from south London whose electronic pop songs are bright, sharp and…

The Dublin five-piece launch their brilliant second album with an intense, pre-recorded livestream event and bonus commentaryLast week, Spotify founder Daniel Ek enraged musicians by stating that they would have to keep the content mills…

British-Pakistani filmmaker tackles sexual stereotypes in groundbreaking new drama series, Churails A burqa-clad boxer, a high-society wedding planner and an ex-convict may sound more like the wish list for the next series of Big Brother,…

City were far superior but at 1-1 looked vulnerable. Their failure to take chances could stop them from winning the tournamentFor a while now, it has been apparent that the goals-against column in the Premier League table did not mean what…

With recovery and rescue under way after huge port explosion, attention turns to political accountabilityProtests are expected in Beirut on Saturday amid growing anger at the corruption and incompetence that appears to have paved the way…

Louise Alder excels in a vibrant live recording of Handel’s sparkling opera-oratorio; perfect poise from Hee-Young Lim; and Eva-Maria Westbroek in Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk• Rampant with glorious music, licentious sexual adventure…

The Yolngu rapper also won song of the year for Meditjin, while Archie Roach claimed album of the year for Tell Me WhyBaker Boy has risen to the occasion at this year’s National Indigenous Music Awards, sweeping up three of the gongs…

A chronic dependence on high property prices is at the the root of the problem – and the government has no imperative to fix itThe Tories’ proposals to overhaul the planning system in England are well-timed, strategically…

The best recent poetry – review roundup Rent a house near the beach, or a cabinbut: Do not take your walking shoes.Don’t take any clothes you’d wearanyplace anyone would see you.Don’t take your rechargeables.Take…

Immigration minister wants ‘real consequences’ to stop people making journey to UKUK proposals to introduce hardline measures to discourage refugees and illegal migrants from seeking sanctuary have been met with alarm.The…

Serie A champions knocked out on away goalsClub president convinced Cristiano Ronaldo will stayJuventus will take a few days before making any plans for next season and will “evaluate everything”, club president Andrea Agnelli…

‘I’ve played with these lads since I was five,’ says the pioneering 19-year-old from amateur side VV FoarutEllen Fokkema is proud, and excited, to be the face of a controversial experiment that could see the advent of…

The Nigerian pop star on Black Lives Matter, how British fans find it easier to tune into his wavelength – and why everyone’s got it wrong about Muammar GaddafiBurna Boy might be Africa’s biggest music star, but when he…

Think beyond chunks in syrup: these salads are herby, tangy creations that you can serve as a side, starter or dessertFruits are a great way to bring new flavours, textures, and colours to salads. Their varying degrees of sweet and sour…

This spectacular twin-layer tart laden with berries is summer in a mouthfulIn pre-Covid times, on the rare occasion I found myself with a midweek day off, I loved to amble around London, exploring. Sometimes, my daydreaming would guide me…

Overnight temperatures in south could break records though thunderstorms also forecast after weekendParts of the UK could experience record overnight temperatures this weekend as the mini-heatwave continues.London and the south-east have…

The disaster has roots in a global network of maritime capital and legal chicanery designed to protect businesses at any costAt about 6pm on Tuesday, a seemingly small warehouse fire near Beirut port’s grain silos began to fizz with…

The feline had caught coronavirus from its owners, but our research shows it’s a rare occurrenceWillie Weir is professor of veterinary infectious disease at the University of GlasgowCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our…

President’s eldest son opposes controversial Pebble mine at headwaters of Bristol Bay, home to world’s largest wild salmon runA surprise intervention from Donald Trump Jr has breathed life into efforts to protect the biggest…

In a world where big cinema releases are all but extinct, we go back in time to find the greatest movie summer of them allPlanet-killing asteroids! Alien invasions! Sneaky dinosaurs! These were the existential threats that 45 years of…

There’s something about finger food that appeals to all of us – especially if it’s fruity, sweet and stickyI was raised around an Indian kitchen table, which meant I ate with my hands. There was no designated “finger…

Live updates from the fourth day at Old TraffordBob Willis Trophy: Durham v Lancs and more – county cricket live!Women’s World Cup pushed back to 2022 due to pandemicDrop Geoff an email | Tweet @GeoffLemonSport 10.59am BST Some…

Home comforts now more desirable than ‘cutting the cord’ as technology has changed the face of modern campingIt used to be considered a low-tech type of holiday, but while campers who want to get off-grid can still find quiet…

Teacher, worker, carer, cook ... family life has gone back to the 1950s for many women. The Three Women author on why it’s time to let go of the tyranny of the ‘good’ mother Never in my life had I been so high.I’d…

A witty and insightful portrait of an aspiring film-maker is submerged in a plotty mysteryLike her debut, 2017’s Promising Young Women, Caroline O’Donoghue’s second novel has a young female protagonist; Charlie is an…

Suddenly I had all this time that I’d expected to fill with arguing the antisemitism any fool could see was, yes, antisemiticI’ll say this for Wiley: at least he showed where the red line was. Because honestly, over the past…

The radio presenter and author on missing the Ramones, José Mourinho, and his embarrassing birthday moment with Naomi CampbellBorn in London, Simon Mayo, 61, joined BBC Radio 1 in 1986 and presented Radio 2 Drivetime from 2010 to…

Catch the sun with these fruity wonders: sweet-and-sour sticky plums with sausages, a cheesy, fruity stuffed pizza roll, and a raspberry FroYo for kids that’s as packed with proper fruit as it is flavourThere’s a whole load of…

The last in Smith’s series of seasonal novels explores politics, pandemic and the possibility of forgiveness “Summer,” says a character in Ali Smith’s new novel, “is really an imagined end. We head for it…

This weekend’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone is a chance to look back at a story of man and machine in a fight to the flag and the changes that have made the sport saferFormula One’s challenge of man and machine to…

With such a united front of support for the takeover, however surprising, it is more useful to understand than condemnThe eruption of protest in the north-east at the collapse of the Saudi Arabian bid to buy Newcastle United has come as a…

The hallowed ingredient is everyone’s friend – any skin type, any product, any time, any placeSo prevalent is hyaluronic acid in modern skincare that it’s easy for people like me to presume blanket awareness around the…

This list is remarkably different to past years, featuring several black authors and debut female writers. And yes, Hilary MantelI’m sort of in love with the 2020 Booker prize longlist. I understand this is a strange thing to say…

Slightly old and wrinkled aubergines are perfect for charring in this smoky, spicy mashed curry that’s great scooped up with naanIndia is a country that’s close to my heart, and I feel fortunate to have been able to spend more…

Zachary, 24, audiologist, meets Laura, 25, conservation biologistWhat were you hoping for?A break from the enduring monotony of lockdown. Anything to get me out of the house for an evening. Continue reading... Zachary, 24, audiologist,…