At the end of humanity’s hottest year, a crucial climate conference does ‘the bare minimum’

If ever there was a year that called for bold global action on climate change, it was 2023. In what will likely go down as the hottest year on record – a year of catastrophic flooding, scorching heat waves, devastating wildfires and persistent drought – leaders from nearly 200 countries came together to chart a … Read more

Barbie, fashion daddies and Kylie Jenner’s year in style – how was 2023 your wardrobe?

A year in fashion: Barbie, fashion daddies, Kylie Jenner and cowboy Crocs (ES) The rise of fashion fathers Matthew Bomer, Andrew Scott, Jonathan Bailey and Paul Mescal, ready to break the internet (Evan Ross Katz) Daddy-dandyism is the viral male charge that keeps on giving. We’d like to know what this will soon mean for … Read more

I’d like to know why Spoty rejected me

Josh Kerr would like to see the minutes of the Spoty jury who chose six others over him on the 2023 shortlist – Martin Rickett/PA Wire Josh Kerr has revealed his huge disappointment at being snubbed by the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year shortlist and would “love to see the minutes” of the judges’ … Read more

Strictly’s finalists ‘to bank more than £1million’

The Strictly Come Dancing finalists have cemented their place in the showbiz world. (BBC) Strictly’s finalists – Layton Williams, Ellie Leach and Bobby Brazier – could collect more than £1million after the final this weekend, as all three stars are predicted to be inundated with offers from TV bosses and endorsement deals. PR and entertainment … Read more

Promising new gene therapies for sickle cell disease are out of reach in countries where they are needed most

The two children of Gautam Dongre in India and the son of Pascazia Mazeze in Tanzania live with an inherited blood disease that turns blood cells into instruments of pain. With new gene therapies promising a cure for their sickle cell disease, Dongre says he is “praying for the treatment to come to us.” But … Read more

Manchester City’s recent collapse in the Premier League gives the rest a chance to dream

Promising new gene therapies for sickle cell disease are out of reach in countries where they are needed most

The two children of Gautam Dongre in India and the son of Pascazia Mazeze in Tanzania live with an inherited blood disease that turns blood cells into instruments of pain. With new gene therapies promising a cure for their sickle cell disease, Dongre says he is “praying for the treatment to come to us.” But … Read more

The Cowboys are contenders. Time to show some respect for Mike McCarthy’s name