I loved Emily Bratt’s article (The one change that worked, I could never get fit – until I tried a 40-second plank every day, 5 May) because it served as a reminder that small changes can have a transformative impact. A year ago, at the age of 52, I started taking guitar lessons. I had…
Boom boom is this year’s new vibe. It’s a vibe, not just a trend, meaning it takes tectonic rumblings in culture and gives them expression in what we wear and say and drink and watch on TV. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Boom boom…
If you’ve seen a hijab on a screen – animated or otherwise – it’s likely that this Islamic head covering was one specific style. Think Princess Jasmine in the 1992 movie Aladdin, Claire Danes in the series Homeland, or the Zamins in the animated show The Proud Family: Photograph: Showtime/Disney In these fictional worlds, there’s…
You’re probably familiar with the concept of adding a finishing touch to your outfit: a belt that smartens up trousers, a great pair of sunglasses, statement jewellery that livens up a plain T-shirt. Well, now, there’s a new accessory in town: the phone strap. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if…
Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week, after three months of fighting, a peace agreement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the works. I spoke to our east Africa correspondent, Carlos Mureithi, about the conflict, how quickly it escalated and the prospects for peace. The long shadow of the 90s…
When I first saw the message, I froze with shock. I had just woken up and, as usual, was spending the first half hour of my day in bed, clearing notifications from social media apps. That day, hidden in my Instagram message requests, was a troll. Their message, which read, “Your actually disgusting and you…