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Perhaps you’re planning a weekend at the allotment. Or maybe your favourite thing about the garden centre is the tea and cake. However green your fingers, our styling editor has got you covered.

When she took over after her brother Gianni’s murder, few expected her to last 27 years and become a household name.

Fashion month is over! From shrunken shirts at Coach to big bows at Givenchy, here’s how to recreate high-end looks at home (and for free).

Sister of Gianni who took over Italian label after his murder in 1997 will become chief brand ambassador at Versace.

Female killer whales lead playful sex lives as they age – and are also celebrated for their matriarchal wisdom.

Sourdough is the lockdown legacy that just won’t quit. If you need a refresher, or missed the trend five years ago, here’s everything you need to get started.

A joy from start to finish, doing jump-kicks underwater to classic pop hits has taught me never to think of exercise as punishment.

There is no ‘ideal’ aim for sexual compatibility. If you feel there is something amiss, talk about it.

One simple exercise proved older adults can build and retain muscle – and caused a paradigm shift in science.

In January, the first person in the US died from bird flu. Learn what the symptoms are and how you can stay safe.

Fantasy realms offer a place to escape when our own world is too intense, too boring, too heartbroken.

We spend roughly a third of our lives sleeping and yet a lot of us still don’t know how to do it right.

Some mental health professionals are incorporating political views into the healing process: ‘I want to let them know it’s really safe’.

People have long claimed it can help with weight loss and digestive issues. But what does the science say?

Going red in the face is on trend. People pay $25bn a year for the look, writes advice columnist Jessica DeFino.

Community is billed as the cure-all for isolation, ageing and even climate change. Are we prepared to put the work in?

I used to think writing about myself was narcissistic. After reading the works of psychologist Carl Jung, I see midlife introspection as a necessity.

As fires tear through California and Trump sets back efforts to curb the rise of global temperatures, what can individuals do to make a difference?

Today’s septuagenarians are different from the ones who came before, becoming grandparents and retiring later.

Meditation isn’t about perfectionism or blocking thoughts, experts say – the goal is to develop ‘a balanced awareness’.

Weed is becoming more mainstream, with more people exclusively using cannabis products – here’s what you need to know about being ‘California sober’.

A 2018 study found people who ate a variety of plant foods, like fruits, vegetables and whole grains, had better gut health – so I gave it a go.

Broad shoulders and slim skirts reflected designer Anthony Vaccarello’s intention to create a ‘simplicity of silhouette’.

Young women wear their jeans low and ultra-baggy, while laughing at the ‘moms’ with their high waists and exposed ankles. It’s time to bring the generations together – if only to try on each other’s trousers.

Fashion week also brings Louis Vuitton showcasing cinematic romance of train travel.

Eco-concerns upturn moral battle over fur as quiet luxury gives way to ‘boom boom’ looks at Paris fashion week.

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts.

Waists, heels and lace take centre-stage in Seán McGirr’s ‘modern dandy’ collection, as hourglass tailoring returns.

As well as floral notes, consider the gentle aromas of a fruit and vegetable garden.

Standout spots include food truck parks, honky-tonk hangouts and Lady Bird’s wildflower sanctuary.

Top destinations in New York include a ferry ride, shopping for watches in Chinatown and a Brighton Beach bender.

Top sights in Washington include Capitol Hill Books, the Black Cat music venue and a top-rated Filipino restaurant.

The best spots for shopping, sightseeing and exploring the art deco facades of South Beach – plus an Everglades excursion (and ‘gator bites’ snack).

There’s a trick to getting bhajis just the right side of crunchy, as our in-house perfectionist demonstrates in nine simple steps.

The cookbook designer and former owner of Shop Ate Cafe & Store on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula shares his seasonal, Australian take on his Sicilian heritage.

World cuisines that use curd cheeses frequently sub in cottage cheese, even in sweet dishes – read on for inspiration.

Dried fruit three ways: a celebratory stunner of fish pilaf with green tahini sauce, a spicy apricot chicken traybake for weeknight show-offs, and a heady date and ginger cake for pudding.

The billionaire and now Trump adviser grew up amid the collapse of white rule, attending an all-white school and then a more liberal one.

Guardian readers share how the software connected them with loved ones when there were few affordable means to reach those for away.

Autonomous digital assistants are being developed that can carry out tasks on behalf of the user – including ordering the groceries. But if you don’t keep an eye on them, dinner might not be quite what you expect ….

Maybe your isolation vision reflects a need to escape from the weight of responsibility that life inevitably brings.

I’ve tried being as encouraging as possible, but nothing seems to work. And now I’m worried his younger siblings will follow in his footsteps.

A season of debuts, intimate shows and memorable moments in the French capital.