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Uproar in France after school hijab row: French 'laïcité' explained

Prime Minister Gabriel Attal on Wednesday defended French secularism following the resignation of a Paris school principal who received death threats after asking a student to remove her Muslim veil on the premises. Secularism and religion are hot-button issues in France, which is home to Europe's largest Muslim community. In 2004, authorities banned school children from wearing "signs or outfits by which students ostensibly show a religious affiliation" on the basis of the country's secular laws which are meant to guarantee neutrality in state institutions. FRANCE 24’s Charli James tells us more about French “laïcité”.


I’m 60 – and want to live to 100. Will my years of drinking and inactivity be a problem?

I am sitting in a consulting room, talking through the results of an unusually thorough health check. The doctor seems happy with most of them, but he lingers on the squiggly lines of my ECG – a chart of the electrical signals in my heart. He’s found something called a “prolonged PR interval”. I’m very happily married to a PR, so this sounds quite pleasant, but then he explains that P and R are points on the squiggly lines, and that I probably...


The make-up trends that actually work for midlife women

Let’s be honest: for the everyday woman, most make-up trends aren’t hugely relevant. Whether a fluoro-raspberry eyeshadow or an avant-garde glitter lipstick is big backstage at a fashion show doesn’t mean a great deal to most make-up wearers. While certain trendy products come and go, there are new types of make-up that happen to work wonderfully f...


How to transition to grey hair with confidence

The smart way to embrace shades from slate to silver


How can we save British nightlife from collapse? Look to Germany – and its football

Grassroots venues are the foundation upon which the mighty British music industry has been built, fuelling the phenomenal level of talent this small island has produced. Yet while successive governments have shouted about how they are a shining demonstration of the country’s creativity, the very same people have cut funding and opened the cultural sector to the most brutal market logic. Alongside government neglect, small venues across the...


Big Mood review: Nicola Coughlan has enormous fun as an anxious do-badder – but the comedy is unrefined

Big Mood review: Nicola Coughlan has enormous fun as an anxious do-badder – but the comedy is unrefined - 2/5 ‘Derry Girls’ star gives a big, fidgety performance as a playwright juggling her writing ambitions with her mental illness


USA vs UK: Which country has the better lifestyle?

After Douglas Carswell gave his experience of living in the US as a Brit, Telegraph readers took to the comments section to share their take on life in America. Readers, many of whom have lived in both the US and the UK, admired the lifestyle of Americans, including their healthcare system and career ambitions. Meanwhile, others praised the politen...


The ‘island of immortals’ where residents regularly live past 100


27 of the Biggest Style Icons of All Time

From Cardi B to Princess Di.


It's without doubt the most popular workout right now - but is Pilates actually good for you?

Were there a music charts equivalent for fitness trends, we’d bet that Pilates workouts would be into their thirteenth (at least) consecutive week at number one. The trending exercise ranked in PureGym’s top 20 fitness trends for 2024 three times (wall Pilates nabbed the top spot, with mat Pilates in 14th place and reformer Pilates in 19th) and, at...


Beating a drink or drug dependency is life-changing - here’s how to get help

Not only is getting help vital, but it is also free and it works. So how do you go about finding treatment for either yourself or someone you love?


The crush crash: Why do we fancy fewer people as we get older?

The crush crash: Why do we fancy fewer people as we get older? - LET’S UNPACK THAT: The joy of having a new romantic obsession doesn’t diminish with age – so why is it infinitely harder to find people who make our hearts skip a beat? Helen Coffey laments the ebbing of infatuation as time goes by


24 basement ideas to convert your downstairs space

Transform your subterranean space into something fabulous with basement ideas that add value in every way.


Lamborghini has a new logo, and it’s… radically similar to the old one

Spot the difference! Lambo has changed its logo to look a bit less early Noughties…


Update your denim with a pair of flared jeans this spring

Prepare to embrace the Seventies


I embraced this alternative lifestyle for the freedom - but I ended up trapped

I felt light and free. Until I didn't.


50 living room ideas: latest trends and easy decor updates

These living room ideas come with comfy surprises and modern flair, so you can relax and unwind in a revamped sitting room space.


The Best Champagnes for 2024, According to Esquire's Wine Experts

From Ruinart to Pol Roger, these are the vintages you'll find in our wine cellar this year


Olympic Skateboarder Sky Brown On Success, Surfing And Beating ‘The Big Boys’

ELLE UK speaks to Team GB’s youngest-ever Olympic medallist.


Can a 9pm bedtime cure me of my constant exhaustion?

New research found a third of people in the UK are not happy with their quality and quantity of sleep


Coastal kitchen ideas — 7 ways to bring beachy beauty into your cooking space

Looking for coastal kitchen ideas? We've asked designers and color experts for their favorite ways to bring the sea into their spaces, plus picked matching buys


The anti-bob trend is brewing—these 17 hair looks make a strong case for it

In 2024, ultra-long hair is back on the style agenda


Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are meant for long-term use. Some patients want to stop

Millions of Americans who have dropped pounds and boosted their health using popular obesity drugs like Wegovy are facing a new dilemma: What happens if they stop taking them? Many worry, rightly, that they’ll regain weight and revert to old habits. In clinical trials, patients who paused the drugs put back on most of the weight they lost. But others are gambling on a do-it-yourself strategy to ease off the drugs and stay slim by stretching out...


‘World’s largest small town’ offering $10,000 for workers to move there


Seven rules of slowing down after 60 – and why you shouldn’t take it too easy

It’s 9pm and I’m out for dinner with the man I am dating and he’s yawning. Am I boring  him? The opposite, he says. He’s finding it hard to keep up. He’s 63, retired and complaining that he never sees me and he thinks I need to slow down. OK, I admit it, it’s been a busy January. I’ve recently set up a book festival, I’m writing a book myself and I...


Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: all aboard the most glamorous train journey in the world

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: all aboard the most glamorous train journey in the world - Crystal glasses, white-glove breakfast service and caviar — this is what it’s really like on board the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, says Dylan Jones


Scientists say humans should eat like a salmon to get essential nutrients

Scientists say humans should eat like a salmon to get essential nutrients - Directly eating more wild feed species could have health benefits, researchers suggest


OPINION - Forget your handbag, the latest status symbol du jour is your luxury beliefs

Forget your handbag, the latest status symbol du jour is your luxury beliefs -


Lexus has facelifted its big fancy boat

Is it called a facelift in the boating world? Who knows, but this posh Lexus yacht is worth a look


The Five Stages of Retirement (and How to Skip Three of Them)

Getting the first step wrong inevitably means you’ll go through stages three through five. Get step one right, and it’s a two-step process.


This Guy Lost 80 Pounds and Gained Discipline Through Yoga

Zach Wolf never thought he'd be in a yoga studio in the first place


6 simple habits to help you feel happier every day

2024 is just beginning, meaning you still have time to make important decisions about what you want to achieve in the new year. It's common for us to set certain goals to become the best version of ourselves. The desire to improve is natural, but turning it into a source of pressure and stress is unnecessary. RBC-Ukraine shares six small habits tha...


9 clever things people with nice-smelling homes always do, according to experts

These things people with nice-smelling homes always do are easy to do and are budget-friendly, too. We've also picked out three useful buys.


Don’t quit booze – just drink differently: 15 ways to change your life without trying all that hard

1. Don’t give up alcohol – experiment with drinking differently Dr Richard Piper, CEO of Alcohol Change UK The most important thing with alcohol is to get into a situation where you are happy with your drinking. I used to be a very heavy drinker: 60-90 units a week. I can’t tell you how life-changing cutting down has been. To me, life is in colour without drinking, whereas before it was very grey and drab. I would encourage a sense of...


An unlikely industry is booming thanks to Japan's baby shortage

And it's probably not what you think.


Dunelm unveil gorgeous outdoor living range and we want it all (plus prices start from £1)

We genuinely want everything, and some.


Signs, symptoms and causes of vascular dementia – and how to prevent it

Alzheimer’s disease is not the only cruel condition to adversely affect brain function and rob sufferers of their faculties and quality of life. Vascular dementia is the second most common form of dementia, affecting around 180,000 people in the UK. Like Alzheimer’s, it is progressive and significantly shortens life expectancy, yet far less is hear...


What is sleep apnoea and is it serious?

What is sleep apnoea and is it serious? - This common condition often goes undiagnosed.


I went solo travelling in my 60s - here's what it taught me

Eager to discover the real Italy, Lorna Jackson, 72, went on a three-month solo exploration. Speaking to GH, she shares the life lessons that she returned home with.


‘Woe betide anyone that tries to stop me from going on holiday’ – Jet2 boss as he launches flights from Liverpool

‘Woe betide anyone that tries to stop me from going on holiday’ – Jet2 boss as he launches flights from Liverpool - Exclusive: CEO Steve Heapy says demand for travel is insatiable and airline competition is ‘healthy’


How much to save for retirement – according to your lifestyle

Whether retirement is just around the corner, or decades away, one worrying truth remains the same – you’re probably not saving enough for it. Despite auto-enrolment pension reforms, which set up qualifying employees with a workplace pension and overall contributions of 8pc, most workers are still not saving enough for a comfortable retirement – an...


5 simple rules to be happy, according to science


Nutrients like vitamin B12 and vitamin D potentially play a role in risk of multimorbidity

By Pooja Toshniwal Paharia In a recent study published in BMC Public Health , researchers explored potential associations between nutrient intake and multimorbidities. Study: Nutrient intake and risk of multimorbidity: a prospective cohort study of 25,389 women . Image Credit: Saowa...


Kim Jong Un bans dogs and certain haircuts in North Korea

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has banned dogs and certain haircuts among the population where even the most mundane aspects of daily life are regulated. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK, also known as North Korea) is one of the most heavily censored countries in the world. It recently caused a stir when it was revealed the nationa...


Check Out Kawasaki's Incredibly Rad, Fishing-Ready Ultra 160LX-S Angler Jet Ski

Who's ready to go fishing?


Billie Eilish calls out artists who release repackaged albums: ‘It’s so wasteful’

Billie Eilish calls out artists who release repackaged albums: ‘It’s so wasteful’ - 22-year-old singer lamented the widespread use of the practice ‘just to get you to keep buying more’


Diet's role in fighting vitiligo highlighted in new research

By Hugo Francisco de Souza In a recent review published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology , researchers collated available literature exploring the impacts of diet and nutritional interventions against vitiligo. Their dataset comprised 14 publications from three online scientific databas...


Which generation are you? Age ranges from Gen Z to Baby Boomers explained

Which generation are you? Age ranges from Gen Z to Baby Boomers explained - Each generation comes with its own stereotypes


5 healthy curry recipes you need to know

Spice lovers live longer - that's bona fide science.


How much olive oil is healthy? An expert guide to the superfood

Whether used as a drizzle over salad, a dip for bread or to roast vegetables, olive oil has been hailed for its health-boosting effects for centuries. It was praised an elixir of youth and health in ancient Greece and swathes of studies in recent decades seem to have upheld the claim, concluding that it dramatically lowers the risk of disease and a...