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Why Gen Z chilling red wine is socially acceptable, especially in the summer heat
On Wednesday evening, red wine lovers gathered in south Manchester for a tasting. But the sell-out event, which cost £44 a ticket, shunned the long-standing belief that red wine is only properly served when at room temperature. Instead, all…
Summer on the Slovenian Riviera
I'm riding a salt-coloured horse through the Dragonja valley, deep in the green hills of Slovenian Istria. Electric-blue dragonflies zip over the river as we gallop past olive trees and vineyards. The landscape rises steeply in a series of grassy…
A Summer Weekend In All-American San Luis Obispo
The world-famous Farmer's Market in San Luis Obispo, California. Every Thursday night for the last 40 years, farmers have brought their produce to town, along with barbecued tri-tip and ribs, music and offerings from 100 booths. California's…
Did Pirates Always Prefer Rum? The Real Story Behind Their Favourite Drink
When someone says “pirate”, chances are the first image that pops into your head is someone with an eye patch, a treasure chest, and a bottle of rum in hand. From Treasure Island to Pirates of the Caribbean, rum has become almost…
South Africa seeks tariff exemption as US probes forced labor tied to imports
South Africa has asked the United States to exempt it from proposed tariffs linked to a U.S. investigation into the enforcement of bans on imports of products made with forced labor in dozens of countries, arguing that it has robust laws…
Argentina vs. Switzerland live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, channel
With a spot in the semifinals on the line, Lionel Scaloni's Argentina have been playing like a cat with nine lives, but the World Cup isn't about looking good while advancing; it's just about getting the job done. And with Lionel Messi scoring…
'Hidden gem' UK seaside spot is 'perfect' for families - and is located on an island
Mersea Island is located in Essex and is a trending destination As the UK swaps long haul flights for travel closer to home, British island holidays are shaping up to be the latest trend emerging amongst holidaymakers. Recently reported by…
Beautiful old London pub that's perfect place to escape heatwave with modern AC
The heat is rising. We're hot under the collar, sunbathers are showing skin on every corner and our lips are parched for an ice cool drink... Nope, this isn't the Canary Islands but London in July 2026, sauntering in its second heatwave of the…
Rebuilding the Temple starts with rebuilding Israeli society
In these weeks leading up to the Tisha B'Av fast day, our focus naturally turns to the destruction of the Temple. We refrain from live music, weddings, and wearing new clothes in order to maintain a communal level of mourning. But public grief…
Does the 'world's best coffee shop' live up to the hype?
In 2025, Toby's Estate Chippendale cafe and roastery was awarded the title of world's best coffee shop by a new organisation called the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops. It's a bold claim, and I'm intrigued. In a city − nay, a country −…
Workers Of 40 Industries Shared How People Are Getting Scammed And They Don't Even Know It
I used to work for a company called Furniture Care Protection. It's absolutely bogus. You buy all this expensive furniture and at the end they offer you a “protection plan”. They tell you it covers all rips, tears, stains, dents…
What really goes on behind the swinging kitchen doors of the London dining scene
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. A Russian car thief. A Mancunian ex-heroin…
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular. Now, a generation- and culture-spanning way of…
Hilary Duff Delights With Equal Parts Nostalgia and Evolution on The Lucky Me Tour: 'Joyful, Fun and Extremely Rewarding'
“I couldn't ask for anything better,” Hilary Duff said just hours before her second sold-out Los Angeles show. The 38-year-old singer and actress is in the midst of The Lucky Me tour, her first major tour in over a decade. She waded…
World Cup quarter-final expected to generate £500m sales boost for UK economy
From a cosy Norwegian pub to outdoor fan zones packed with hopeful England football fans, Saturday's World Cup quarter-final between the two nations is expected to generate a multimillion-pound windfall for venues showing the game. The…
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