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'We are just being nice': The restaurant that gives leftovers to homeless people

A restaurant in Manchester praised for leaving food out for homeless people every night has urged others to copy its good deeds

Oct 24, 2017

By Kashmira Gander

Britain's most beautiful and dramatic scenery: Landscape Photographer of the Year 2017 book

From misty lochs and chalk cliffs to snow-covered mountains and autumnal woods, Landscape Photographer of the Year book captures the splendour of Britain's rural and urban landscapes, from the Outer Hebrides to the white cliffs of Dover.

Oct 24, 2017

By David Sim

Photography Competition Pictures

Caroline Cossey: Playboy's first transgender model talks Trump, bigotry and trans Playmates

Inès Rau has become Playboy's first transgender Playmate, but Tula paved the way after being outed by the News of the World.

Oct 24, 2017

By Claire Toureille

There's a cat festival coming to London and people are feline it

The cutest festival ever is coming to London, with accessories, toys and food for both humans and felines.

Oct 19, 2017

By Claire Toureille

London

Sculpture by the Sea 2017: Huge outdoor exhibition on Sydney's Bondi and Tamarama beaches [Photos]

The free annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibition, now in its 21st year, stretches for two kilometres along the coastline and features artworks created by 104 artists.

Oct 19, 2017

By David Sim

Arts pictures

Pop! Explore Brian Griffin's era-defining photos of Kate Bush, Depeche Mode, Siouxsie and more

Brian Griffin (not the dog from Family Guy) was a major British music industry photographer in the 1980s, shooting album covers by Depeche Mode, The Clash, Iggy Pop, The Specials, Elvis Costello and many more.

Oct 18, 2017

By David Sim

Arts pictures

George Saunders wins Man Booker Prize for 'utterly original' novel Lincoln in the Bardo

George Saunders' becomes the second US author to win the prize for Lincoln in the Bardo which was described as 'unique' and 'extraordinary' by the judging panel.

Oct 17, 2017

By William Watkinson

New York

Shocking image of rhino butchered by poachers wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017

Photojournalist Brent Stirton has been named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 for his shocking image of a black rhino killed by poachers for its horns.

Oct 17, 2017

By David Sim

South Africa Photography Competition Pictures

Dictionary Day quiz: Do you know the meaning of these multifarious words?

National Dictionary Day was created to celebrate American lexicographer Noah Webster who was born on October 16 1758.

Oct 16, 2017

By Neil Murphy

Mississippi school bans To Kill A Mockingbird because it 'makes people uncomfortable'

School district in Mississippi bans Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic after complaints about its language.

Oct 15, 2017

By Ben Skipper

Pictures of the week 30 September to 6 October 2017: Seven days of the world's best photojournalism

The week's best photojournalism, from Las Vegas mass shooting and Catalonia independence referendum to Theresa May's Conservative Party Conference speech and a jaguar catching an anaconda.

Oct 6, 2017

By David Sim

Politics Pictures Theresa May Rohingya Muslims

Some pesto brands contain more salt than seawater does

Campaigners have lashed out at pesto sauce brands who they say are not doing enough to reduce the level of salt in their brand.

Oct 4, 2017

By Neil Murphy

Cash-strapped North Korea turns to art to beat sanctions, but all that is about to change

North Korea's Mansudae studio is "probably the largest art production centre in the world", covering nearly 30 acres and employing about 1,000 artists.

Oct 4, 2017

By David Sim

North Korea Arts pictures

Weird and wonderful microscope images reveal beautiful, hidden world

The winners of the 2017 Nikon Small World Competition have been revealed.Combining art and science, the contest recognises the best photos taken under a microscope.

Oct 4, 2017

By David Sim

Science pictures Photography Competition Pictures

Waitrose introduces half-size wine bottles to help limit mid-week drinking

Upmarket supermarket chain Waitrose's new half bottles of wines are aimed at people who want to drink less alcohol during the week.

Oct 3, 2017

By Neil Murphy

Author Dan Brown Condemns Book Burning Across the Globe

Dan Brown's latest novel Origin is out now - here's what it's all about

Dan Brown's fifth novel to feature globe-trotting Harvard professor Robert Langdon in a race to find an earth-shattering secret.

Oct 3, 2017

By Roger Baird

KFC's notorious 'Double Down' burger is coming to the UK - and here's how unhealthy it is

The bun-less fried chicken sandwich has gained a cult-following around the world

Oct 3, 2017

By Neil Murphy

Tate Modern Turbine Hall Pendulum Superflex

First photos of Tate Modern's new Turbine Hall installation: One Two Three Swing! by SUPERFLEX

Tate Modern's new Turbine Hall installation should attract huge crowds keen to lie on the floor again, just as Olafur Eliasson's Weather Project did back in 2003.

Oct 2, 2017

By David Sim

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