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Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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‘Our first sexual encounter was a mess. We were so anxious, neither of us could get an erection’: This is how we do it in Nigeria

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In Lagos, where homosexuality is illegal, Chibuzo and Ekele reveal how risky it is for them to get together

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Up your egg game: new ideas for brunch | Kitchen aide

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You can keep it as simple as you like or go the extra mile and serve a range of courses

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If you care about someone, show them – and put away your phone

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It takes time and attention to look after other people – and ourselves. And there are so many distractions to overcome

Why do I feel like I’m stuck in a ‘waiting room’, hoping for my life to get started?

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Joy can feel elusive in this economy – a counsellor talks to us about moving the needle from surviving to thriving

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Nigel Slater’s recipe for courgettes, butter beans and ’nduja

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Cut a 125g piece of pancetta into small, thick pieces roughly 3cm x 2cm. Put them into a large, shallow pan with a good glug of olive oil and let them cook over a low to moderate heat. As the fat starts to melt and the pancetta becomes…

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‘I must have saved at least £100!’ Three writers try the no-spend challenge

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It’s the viral trend that involves cutting out unnecessary costs. So how difficult is it to buy absolutely nothing for a day each week – and will it change your life and bank balance?

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Couples, exes, friends and families: how we all connected at Glastonbury – in pictures

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Over the weekend, journalist Nick Levine and photographer Orlando Gili took to Worthy Farm to speak to people as they waited for their phones to charge at Vodafone’s Connect and Charge tent, to find out what the festival means to their…

‘My escape is going north’: heatwaves begin to drive tourists in Europe to cool climes

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Whether it’s swapping southern France or Mallorca for the UK or Scandinavia, rising temperatures are changing habits

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‘Walking away from the world in Scotland’: an easier way to plan long Highlands hikes

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A new website aims to give people more confidence on multi-day, self-guided hikes, and sees our writer – who’d previously had to abandon a wild camping trip in the area – return in triumph

A stranger seems to have taken over our address

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We have been receiving numerous letters addressed to him and he’s even put his name on our water bills

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The secret lives of porn addicts: ‘I am meticulous about covering my tracks’

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As pornography use soars, some men feel their behaviour is moving from a compulsion to an addiction. They describe how this affects their health, happiness and relationships

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Sudoku 6,535 medium

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Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.

Monday, Jul 1

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Under wraps: how to style a scarf for winter warmth

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Whether slung over one shoulder, transformed into an asymmetrical wrap or twisted into a hoodie, scarves give any outfit an instant lift

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Head lice are everywhere. Are selfies to blame?

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Infestations are on the rise – and it may have something to do with our constant camera use

‘It is routine to check whether you are related to a romantic partner before you have sex’: This is how we do it in Iceland

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When Sigrún checked out her family tree online, it wasn’t to find out if she and Einar were related – it was how closely related

‘Surely we are smarter than mowing down 1,000-year-old trees to make T-shirts’ – the complex rise of viscose

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You would be forgiven for thinking that your wood pulp top is sustainable. But you might be surprised to hear just how many forests are being felled to make it

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Cryptic crosswords for beginners: one thing on top of another

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Crosswords meet Jenga in the latest instalment in our guide for the cryptic-curious

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Rachel Roddy’s recipe for bullseye biscuits | A kitchen in Rome

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Shortbread biscotti with a big jammy ‘eye’ are found all across bars in Italy, and are a bit like giant jammy dodgers

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The no-deposit mortgage that lets tenants buy the home they live in … with a gift from the landlord

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Under a ‘concessionary purchase’, property owners can agree a cut-price sale to incumbent renters to save costs

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How do I find the right products for my sensitive skin?

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Got a beauty dilemma? Our expert is here to offer advice. This week, Joanna wants to know how to look after her skin

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We couldn’t see a thing in our VIP Taylor Swift seats

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I paid £2,649 for four tickets as a treat for my daughters, and all they had a view of was a tent and black plastic

Into the Peruvian Amazon: ‘I’m going to show you good things. Let’s start with an anaconda’

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On the third leg of his South American trip, our writer heads to the remote city of Iquitos and braves a swim in the Amazon – despite the fearsome reputation of the local fish Part 1: The alternative Inca Trail Part 2: Exploring Lake…

A new start after 60: I saw children caged on the US-Mexico border – and my life changed completely

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When Fiona Burke saw the shocking images in lockdown, she knew she had to help. Now she spends four months each winter volunteering on the border, helping migrants who are battling the odds

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Sudoku 6,534 easy

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Fill the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.