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‘Self-partnered’ Watson leads single revolution
Are traditional relationships dying? Emma Watson has described herself as “self-partnered” rather than single, as millions of people around the globe embrace life without romantic love.
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Halloween fun trivialises evil, say Christians
But does it? For most of us, Halloween is a time of fun and fancy dress, but the Church of England says it is an “uneasy celebration of the dark side of life”. Is something sinister going on?
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#MeToo rewrite is a turkey, critics fume
Is ‘wokeness’ destroying Christmas? John Legend has rewritten controversial lyrics from Baby, It’s Cold Outside for the modern era. It’s not the only Christmas song to come under fire.
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1880 was Britain’s happiest year, says study
Is the research right? Test cricket was a fresh, young sport; Queen Victoria was approaching 50 years on the throne and, apparently, we were the happiest we have ever been.
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Abortion no longer illegal in Northern Ireland
Is abortion about women’s rights? As of yesterday, women in Northern Ireland can end their pregnancies without fear of prosecution. It marks an end to one of the world’s strictest abortion laws.
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Black-spot tourism ‘feeds ghoulish fascination’
Is it tasteless to turn a disaster site into a tourist attraction? Since the release of HBO’s Chernobyl series earlier this year, bookings to the site of the catastrophe have soared by 40%.
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Margaret Atwood joint winner of Booker Prize
Is Margaret Atwood a prophet? She seems to have foretold #MeToo, seen the climate crisis coming and predicted the rise of Trump. Yet she insists she sees only the present, not the future.
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Harry risks monarchy with anti-press crusade
Is this a bridge too far? The battle lines have been drawn between #TeamMeghan and Britain’s media. Commentators fear Prince Harry is attacking the very thing that keeps the monarchy alive.
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TikTok has become a ‘major cultural force’
Is TikTok reinventing creativity? On the viral app, users upload funny, weird and clever 15-second videos. Is the new format creating a new short art form, akin to the sonnet or the haiku?
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Archie makes his debut on royal Africa tour
Should a baby be a public figure? Meghan and Harry’s firstborn had a protected first four months, cocooned from the public eye, with no press at his christening. This week, all that changed.
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The father who gave birth to his own son
What if all men could give birth? Freddy McConnell is legally male, but was born female and is biologically able to carry children. His mother says it is an experience all men should have.
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The plan for a green, clean, fair new world
Could the Green New Deal actually work? The plan would transform the USA into a zero-emissions economy in 10 years, whilst building a fairer society. Is it too good to be true?
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Nuclear shadow looms over crisis in Kashmir
Could India’s latest move escalate into nuclear war? The vast Himalayan area of Kashmir is at the heart of a bitter struggle with Pakistan, making it the most militarised zone in the world.
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Four and a half questions about Mr Johnson
Will Boris be a good leader of Britain? Like searchlights piercing the gloom, The Day’s questions will save you hours of reading this morning and lead you straight to the nub of the matter.
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What YOU think of Boris, dogs, and banning meat
Do teenagers know best? The Day has been running daily polls to find out what you think about everything — from politics to Jeremy Kyle, to dogs as pets. So, what did you have to say?