Fashion

Armani’s will

Since the death of Giorgio Armani last month, the fashion industry has been gripped by its greatest succession story. The brand has appointed a new CEO — but who will take ownership?

By Scarlett Conlon

Today

Sumo

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Football

Starmer attempt to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans is a dangerous own goal

John Caudwell

Britain deserves better than net zero gamesmanship

Man behind the menu

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One of art history’s greatest mysteries may finally have been solved

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Hamas reasserts its power in Gaza

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Sport

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The joy of qualifying belongs to the few, not the powerful

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Luke Littler the great entertainer

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Games

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Culture

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After the Hunt isn’t as clever as it thinks it is

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Music

Patti Smith in her prime

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Interview

Rebecca Miller: ‘I could identify with Martin Scorsese’s spiritual journey’

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What lethal weapon can you own at 17? A car

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Books

Interviews

Giuliano da Empoli: ‘I’m the scribe of a dying civilisation’

Stephen Armstrong

Biography

Boris Becker and Björn Borg: Serving time

Andrew Anthony

Afghanistan

The hotel that tells the story of Kabul

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Interview

Sarah Perry on the reality of death

Stephanie Merritt

We Have Notes

The evolution of Posh Spice

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Life, etc.

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Having kids has changed my cinema experience

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Nutella loves bread – but which pairs best with this classic chocolate-hazelnut spread?

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Espresso, poetry and spaghetti

Madrid

World-class art, flamenco and foodie delight

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