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Style

Dads and dudes: the two style clans that dominate menswear

The ‘dad’ look favours straight lines and muted colours, while ‘dudes’ prefer baggier clothes with adornments There is a competition going on at the US Open this week and it’s not the one involving rackets and balls. Instead, leading men who are not entered into this year’s draw are serving looks rather than aces. Tennis legend Roger Federer took to the court on Tuesday in navy blue polo shirt and shorts, navy blue sweatbands and navy blue socks. The cuts were trim and the top was tucked in. The young Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz wore a Nike vest, untucked and the colour of Ribena, maroon sho

18 Sept 2026, 14:06 UTC

World

Germany: Is it possible to replace the chancellor?

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is facing record low approval ratings which embolden his opponents. How can a chancellor be removed from office in Germany? There are three options.

18 Sept 2026, 13:17 UTC

Business

Is Germany's economic slump finally over?

Despite a slew of negative headlines, the German economy has posted its best figures in years. There are reasons for optimism, but structural issues remain.

18 Sept 2026, 12:16 UTC

Sports

Which supplements do athletes take and why?

There is a long list of supplements taken by elite athletes in the pursuit of marginal gains - what do they take and why?

18 Sept 2026, 11:37 UTC

Style

Why the Met’s John Galliano reversal shocked the fashion world: ‘There hadn’t been this much excitement since camp’

Despite Anna Wintour’s years-long redemption campaign on his behalf, the Dior designer’s controversial past got him booted as the 2027 Met Gala honoree When the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced it was dedicating its 2027 costume exhibition to designer John Galliano, vintage dealer Johnny Valencia figured it would be a red carpet for the ages. Celebrities would show up in full Marie Antoinette drag, or squeeze into tightly bound corsets showcasing hourglass figures, recreating the pageantry of Galliano’s over-the-top runway shows. “There was a lot of excitement around this theme,” said Vale

18 Sept 2026, 11:05 UTC

Style

Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: pair a little skirt with a chunky jumper for the perfect balancing act

Let your legs enjoy the last of the summer’s breeze while a thick top or jacket keeps away the autumn chill This is the most enjoyable time of the year to get dressed because clothes can just be clothes. They don’t have to function as a personal air-conditioning and sweat-disguising system, as they did for the summer, nor do they need to double as a portable central heating unit yet. Your outfit does not need to “take you from day to night” until party season starts, and it doesn’t have to jigsaw itself into a hand-luggage-sized capsule wardrobe until next summer. There is little in the way of

18 Sept 2026, 11:05 UTC

World

Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter

There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

18 Sept 2026, 10:13 UTC

Business

Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees

There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes the BBC's Katya Adler.

18 Sept 2026, 10:13 UTC

Politics

Not just 'Nice Guy Eddie': Lib Dems eager for leader to show radical side at party conference

There is a sizeable group of Lib Dem MPs who openly question whether the party's problem is with its leader, while others support his stance.

18 Sept 2026, 10:13 UTC