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Banksy, or someone claiming to be him, in a scene from the documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop.

What’s the point of ‘unmasking’ Banksy?

A Reuters investigation claims to have “revealed” the elusive artist’s identity, but Banksy’s anonymity is the reason his works garner such excitement.

  • Kylie Northover

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A whale breaches in the Antarctic near a krill trawler.

Whales go to Antarctica to get fat. Humans are taking their food

First it was Whale Wars, now it’s krill wars. The groups that took on Japanese whaling in Antarctica now have a new industry in their sights.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Pooh Sticks Bridge during autumn.

The enchanting forest that gave the world its most famous bear

Just over the bridge is Pooh’s House. It’s an adorably cute recreation, built into a tree stump. By the main door is a big pile of used honey pots.

  • David Whitley
On a sunny day in Sheffield, the Peace Gardens will be full of students and locals.

Are the UK’s cities worth visiting? The top 20 ranked from worst to best

Which of the UK’s biggest cities has the most to offer tourists, and which are short of visitor appeal? An expert offers his candid verdict.

  • Chris Moss
What’s ahead for the world?

Midterms, Moscow and MAGA’s main man: How 2026 will be shaped

What’s in store for the world next year? As our correspondents looked ahead, the thread stitching it all together – or pulling it apart – led back to the White House.

  • Michael Koziol, David Crowe, Lisa Visentin and Zach Hope
Children watch a St Nicholas Day performance in a basement in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on the weekend. In this area near the Russian border, children study online, have to spend significant time in shelters, and suffer from the stress of daily air raid alerts.

First, the alarm goes off. Then my iPhone starts talking in an American accent

It’s 1.23am and our correspondent is about to witness what is a routine night for millions of people here.

  • David Crowe
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A new capsule hotel near Piccadilly Circus… Zedwell Capsule Hotel.

I tried London’s new $60-a-night capsule hotel

In the centre of the capital, the Zedwell Capsule Hotel offers Japanese-style “pods” at prices to rival hostels.

  • Francesca Syz
Perranporth Beach on the north coast of Cornwall.

I did a UK family road trip on a shoestring. Here’s what I learnt

Exploring the west of England’s highlights with the family is affordable when you can hop between holiday parks.

  • David Whitley
Stephen Crean was stabbed six times by the knife-wielding assailant.

‘Do you want to die?’ Victim reveals what knifeman asked while stabbing him six times

Stephen Crean confronted a knife-wielding assailant on a British high-speed train with nothing but his fists.

  • Timothy Sigsworth
The restored Norwich Castle – now fully accessible.

Built to keep people out, transformed castle now the UK’s most welcoming

A five-year renovation has transformed an 11th-century castle into the UK’s most accessible heritage attraction.

  • Rob McFarland