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Slovenia's soul: local produce, sustainable dining and a vibrant cultural scene

Slovenian cuisine is defined by locally produced ingredients — from trout in the Soča’s alpine waters to goat’s cheese from the Polhov Gradec hills — and by dishes shaped to work in harmony with the landscape. In the village of Šentjošt, about 40 minutes from Ljubljana, Grič showcases that approach.

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Streamers and horror rise as 2025’s big tentpoles wobble, Ars Technica editors pick standout films

It was an odd year for movies: many major tentpoles and superhero sagas underperformed while smaller streaming releases and horror films made strong showings on Ars Technica’s year-end list. The site notes a possible shift as streamers move into small- and midbudget features—projects that once populated theatrical slates

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Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick Steps Down as Debt Pressures Mount

Marc Metrick has stepped down as chief executive of Saks Global after the luxury retailer missed an interest payment and is weighing bankruptcy protection, the company said. Richard Baker, the executive chairman who engineered the 2024 creation of Saks Global through the acquisition of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has

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Tested picks: Best cross trainers and ellipticals for low‑impact home workouts in the UK

Ellipticals and cross trainers offer low‑impact cardio and a near full‑body workout while placing less strain on the joints than a treadmill. Designs vary widely — some machines use static poles, others moving handles — and differences in stride length, handle shape and footplate position change which muscles are worked.

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Advice round-up: 23 Sexual Healing columns on threesomes, desire and sexual pain

The Guardian’s collection of 23 Sexual Healing advice columns tackles a wide range of intimate problems readers sent in, from fantasies about threesomes to persistent sexual pain. Common themes include the need for clear, non‑judgmental communication and careful negotiation around non‑monogamy or kinks. Writers stress listening to

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Fed minutes show deep split over when and how much to cut rates

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting show officials sharply divided over the timing and size of any further interest-rate cuts as they weigh rising unemployment against persistent inflation. Members were uncertain how restrictive policy is with the federal funds rate at 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent,

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Wilfried Nancy under intense scrutiny at Celtic ahead of Rangers derby

Wilfried Nancy faces intense scrutiny at Celtic after losing five of his seven matches since being named permanent manager, with pressure mounting ahead of the Rangers derby. His side have been beaten by Hearts and Dundee United in the Premiership, Roma in the Europa League and St Mirren in the

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Raducanu upbeat after a steadier 2025 as she leads Britain at United Cup

Emma Raducanu says she is on the right path for greater success in 2026 as she prepares to lead Great Britain at the United Cup in Australia. The British women's No 1 will make her United Cup debut on Sunday against Japan’s Naomi Osaka. Raducanu said her

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Driver charged after Nigeria crash that killed two members of Anthony Joshua's team

A driver has been charged after a crash in south-west Nigeria that injured former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two members of his team, police said. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged at the Sagamu Magistrates' Court on Friday. Police sources said the charges included causing death by

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Zak Crawley keeps cool as Ashes focus shifts from his future to team issues

What began as a referendum on Zak Crawley’s England career has faded as other issues in the side have become more urgent. One notable selection story on the tour is spinner Shoaib Bashir, who has been named in the 12 for Sydney despite not taking a wicket in a

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Sparkler-Topped Champagne Likely Ignited Deadly New Year’s Blaze at Swiss Ski-Resort Bar

Swiss investigators say sparklers attached to champagne bottles were the likely cause of a fast-moving fire that tore through Le Constellation, a popular bar in the Crans‑Montana ski resort, during New Year’s celebrations. The blaze, which began in the basement, killed 40 people and injured 119, many of

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Chelsea insist director-led model will remain after Maresca exit

Chelsea say they will stick with a director-led structure after parting company with Enzo Maresca, rejecting claims the club has become unmanageable following his abrupt exit. The club operates with a five-strong sporting director team led by Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart and have sought to avoid concentrating power in

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Deadly New Year’s Eve Blaze in Swiss Resort; Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as New York Mayor

New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana turned tragic when a fire broke out at the Le Constellation bar, killing about 40 people and injuring roughly 115, many gravely, police said. Officials said the blaze produced a flashover and at least one explosion that

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Morocco's football rebound: from 2015 pariah to global host

Ten years after its abrupt withdrawal from hosting the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations amid Ebola fears — a decision that forced the Confederation of African Football to relocate the tournament to Equatorial Guinea with less than 90 days' notice — Morocco has re-emerged as a central organiser of major African

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Women’s XI of the year after a World Cup-dominated 2025

India’s quest to build a global women’s cricket dynasty moved forward in 2025, capped by Harmanpreet Kaur’s side celebrating a long-awaited World Cup triumph at the DY Patil Stadium. The year featured only one Test, the Ashes at Melbourne, so the Spin’s cross-format team gives heavy

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Look awake with little sleep: simple beauty, style and posture hacks

New research finds the UK is in a sleep crisis: the average person in Britain loses the equivalent of 18 days of sleep every year, and one in four people get as little as one hour of rest a night. A beauty editor with more than 15 years’ experience shares

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Great Britain hits record renewables generation as solar output jumps

Renewable electricity production in Great Britain reached a new high in 2025, BBC analysis of provisional National Energy System Operator (Neso) data shows, driven by strong wind output and a large rise in solar generation. Wind was the single biggest renewable source, producing more than 85 TWh and supplying nearly

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Netflix releases trailer for Stranger Things series finale

Netflix has released a trailer for the series finale of Stranger Things, which airs tomorrow. The clip runs about 1 minute 30 seconds but contains roughly 30 seconds of new footage, with much of the remainder drawn from emotional moments in earlier seasons. A voiceover features Jim Hopper telling Eleven

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Paul Hunter: snooker's lost great remembered 20 years on

Twenty years after his death, Paul Hunter is remembered as one of snooker's most gifted and popular players, a three-time Masters champion whose short career left a lasting legacy on the sport. Hunter took to snooker aged three and, after early coaching from 1986 world champion Joe Johnson,

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New Year’s Eve blaze at Crans-Montana bar kills about 40, injures more than 100

About 40 people were killed and roughly 115 injured, many seriously, when a fire tore through Le Constellation, a bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana, in the early hours of New Year’s Day, officials said. Smoke was first seen around 1:30 a.m., and witnesses

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Professionalization of Youth Sports Linked to Rising Burnout, Injuries and Dropouts

Parents and coaches are increasingly treating youth sports like the early stages of a professional pipeline, and research and reporting show that pressure, specialization and heavy workloads are contributing to burnout, overuse injuries and rising dropout rates. Many families recall a shift in early adolescence from fun and exercise to

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David Squires reviews football’s defining people and moments of 2025

David Squires, the Guardian cartoonist, looks back at the notable people and big moments in football from 2025. The year-end cartoon round-up highlights his favourite cartoons of 2025 as a way of waving farewell to another year in the game. Prints and individual cartoons are available to buy, and the

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Joshua's right hand stops Jake Paul as fight draws scorn

Anthony Joshua ended Jake Paul’s challenge in Miami with a crushing right hand in the sixth round that fractured Paul’s jaw in two places and left him unable to rise. It was the fourth knockdown for Paul in the bout. Paul’s conditioning broke down as the contest

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Sheffield teen Maisy Creed becomes first female PF International X30 Junior champion and eyes F1 Academy

Maisy Creed, 16, from Sheffield, has become the first female winner of the PF International X30 Junior Champion title, taking the crown in November 2025. The prestigious karting title has previously been won by drivers who went on to Formula 1, including Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button and Lando Norris, and

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Damien Martyn shows positive signs in induced coma after meningitis diagnosis

Former Australia batter Damien Martyn is showing positive signs while in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, his friend and former teammate Adam Gilchrist said. Martyn was admitted to a Gold Coast hospital after falling ill on Boxing Day and remains in a serious but stable condition. Meningitis