Lifestyle
Lifestyle
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Heteropaternal superfecundation will be tackled in a new romcom – but it happens in real life, too. Two experts explain how -
Buying presents, decorating the tree, food shopping - it’s all part of the festive run-up. But what is often forgotten is the extra work women do in smoothing over complex family emotions
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From learning a language to finding love via online dating we want to know the secret to your success. Share your tips to help fellow readers make the most of life -
The screenwriter and his husband had a son in June and bonded deeply with the surrogate mother. Now he has recorded a podcast series exploring the process in depth -
In case you needed another reason not to keep your phone beside your bed, a quarter of students report this modern form of parasomnia
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Sofa dwellers rejoice – your favourite box set is just as likely to provide wardrobe inspiration as any catwalk trend
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The author’s Neapolitan novels and the TV series My Brilliant Friend have brought attention to Naples’ Rione Luzzatti district, where a dramatic mural will become a major draw -
A new hostel in low-key Les Menuires provides easy access to great ski areas but is more about beanies and live bands than expensive designer gear -
From a single giant Buddha to thousands of smaller ones and the charm of the everyday street shrine, Hong Kong’s temples are a touch of zen in a busy city -
Once you’ve ticked off the Alhambra, check out Granada’s edgier barrio culture, with both alternative and traditional bars, great flamenco, food and street art
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Aka scallop gratin in a creamy, white-wine sauce topped with parsley breadcrumbs -
From a Christmas ham to Dominique Ansel’s seasonal choux buns, these are some of our favourite recipes for festive entertaining -
Sizzling, cheesy, herby veg – add a cool mint dip -
From crowd-pleasing snacks of posh crackling and chickpea fritters, to Nigel Slater’s partridge pie, our second selection of the best Christmas party recipes
Technology
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From electric bikes and fold-up drones to combat robots and digital skipping ropes… the year’s most desirable technology -
Neat, nimble and light… the reborn Alpine A110 has everything you need to tackle Devon’s toughest roads, says Martin Love -
The arrest of its chief financial officer has shone a light on its global role in telecoms – and links to the Chinese state
Regulars
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We played music together for hours, creating new compositions without talking -
You’ll be strongly motivated to deny problems in your relationship if you dread the loneliness of singlehood -
Her voice swings between self-consciously raspy and whisper-soft, with a hint of something not quite of this realm -
The future royal wore a trouser suit for her first official evening engagement with Prince Harry, ushering in a new kind of sartorial diplomacy
People
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Eczema can be a year-round torment for the 1.6 million adults affected in the UK, but winter causes particular misery. So how can you avoid it – or treat it if you have it? -
The actor and comedian on being lazy, losing his cool and public shaming -
The actor, 47, on being an optimist, avoiding marriage advice and why other people make him anxious -
One of the most photographed British women of the 1980s talks about feminism, her abusive father and how she battled her fears to come out as gay
The big picture
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Brazilian authorities say they organise the pageant to help the prisoners with their self-esteem and promote integration. Hairdressers and makeup artists volunteer their time to prepare the contestants, who are judged on beauty, appeal and attitude
Google’s top 10 ‘how to’ questions of 2018 answered – from deleting Facebook to doing the floss