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Kaouther Ben Hania’s Impossible Cinema
With The Voice of Hind Rajab, the Tunisian director has made history as the first Arab woman to receive three Academy Award nominations. More importantly, though, she’s made a groundbreaking film that won’t be forgotten
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Fitness
The 10 Hip Flexor Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing
And that people who sit should strongly consider, too

Culture
The Best 90s Movies, From Pulp Fiction to 10 Things I Hate About You
Ignore the fact it was the worst decade for cheesy trailer voiceovers, the 90s saw some of the best movies ever committed to celluloid
CultureHaifa Wehbe Was Here First
Mythologised, mocked, yet endlessly imitated – the Lebanese singer and pop culture icon has made a career out of living exactly as she pleases
CultureMo Amer Is Building Something Big
The Palestinian American added a third Netflix comedy special to a stellar second season of Mo in the last 12 months alone, and he’s not stopping any time soon
CultureAl Shami Is on a Charm Offensive
The Syrian superstar has taken hearts – and plaudits – across the Arab-speaking world this year with his rapid single releases. Fact is, he’s only just getting started
CultureThe Wide-Ranging Joy of Lucien Laviscount
How Lucien Laviscount has built a world on passion, discipline, and a joy he insists on keeping
CultureAmir El-Masry Was Born to Be Prince
From a breakout role in Egyptian comedy, to the Star Wars universe and MI5, Amir El-Masry is ready for a crack at the title
CultureKerem Bürsin Has Much to Explore
The Turkish star built his career inside one of the world’s most intense TV ecosystems. Now, Kerem Bürsin is thinking beyond the leading-man fantasy
CultureMosab Abu Toha Wants To Speak for Himself
After his portrayal of the war in Gaza for The New Yorker won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary, the Palestinian writer and poet is on a mission to make authentic voices heard
CultureThe Fast Times of Isack Hadjar
The French Algerian racing driver is the first with Arab roots on the F1 circuit, and, after a stellar rookie year, things are speeding up nicely

Style
Demna Wants You to Start Guccimaxxing
At Milan Fashion Week, skinny jeans, huge biceps, and Fakemink ushered in Gucci’s hypermodern new era. “One of my responsibilities at Gucci is to bring cultural relevance to it,” the designer said

Style
END and New Balance Unveil Ultra-Limited Luxe Allerdale
The “grandad” shoe comes in a subtle yet premium crocodile-embossed leather that honours the silhouette’s versatility

Style
How to Actually Clean White Sneakers (Without Killing Them)
The hacks you were never showed to keep your grails fresh
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Style
The Virgil Abloh Air Jordan 1 “Alaska” Is Making a Comeback
The all-white, Europe-exclusive colourway returns eight years after its initial debut

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Grooming
How to Get Rid of Blackheads – And Prevent Them in the First Place
Four ways to unclog your pores for good

Grooming
A Finasteride Nightmare: Inside the Dark Side of the Hair-Loss Drug
Marc stopped taking his hair loss medication when strange symptoms occurred. Then his life began to unravel

Culture
All the Winners at the 2026 Oscars
The 2026 Oscars began with historic nominations, and now we finally know the winners

Culture
If You Loved Hamnet, Here’s What to Watch Next
Required viewing for sad cinema fans and literary fanatics alike

Culture
The Films You Need to Watch Ahead of the Oscars
Here’s your definitive watchlist for the 98th Academy Awards

Culture
6 Shows to Watch if You Loved Ryan Murphy’s Love Story
Escapism in the form of cultural mythology

Culture
The Best 90s Movies, From Pulp Fiction to 10 Things I Hate About You
Ignore the fact it was the worst decade for cheesy trailer voiceovers, the 90s saw some of the best movies ever committed to celluloid

Culture
Kaouther Ben Hania’s Impossible Cinema
With The Voice of Hind Rajab, the Tunisian director has made history as the first Arab woman to receive three Academy Award nominations. More importantly, though, she’s made a groundbreaking film that won’t be forgotten

Fitness
The GQ Guide to Protecting Your Energy, Sleep, and Strength During Ramadan
Ramadan, recalibrated

Fitness
How to Get More Deep Sleep, According to Experts
You’ve heard of REM sleep but what about deep sleep? Experts share why it’s important and how to make sure you’re getting enough of it
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Fitness
The Best At-Home Workouts for People Who Don’t Want to Go to the Gym Right Now
Save this for when you need a quick fix

Fitness
The 10 Hip Flexor Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing
And that people who sit should strongly consider, too

Food & Drink
Hot Water vs. Cold Water: Which Is Better for Digestion?
Chinamaxxers say avoiding cold water is the key to feeling better. We asked both a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinician and a longevity doctor to weigh in
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Food & Drink
A Chef's Guide to Hosting a No-Stress Iftar
Chefs Ahmad Halawa and Mariam Baroudi on how to host iftar and actually enjoy it.

Food & Drink
The Best Iftar Experiences in the UAE for Ramadan 2026
Take your pick from this Ramadan’s standout Iftar tables

Food & Drink
How to Do Ramadan Right as a Vegetarian
A dietitian weighs in on how to eat with intention during the Holy Month
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Food & Drink
7 Suhoor Superfoods That'll Keep You Fuelled Up During Ramadan
Put down the sugary cereals and hear us out



Watches
Paul Mescal’s BAFTA Wrist Check Has Watch Fans Flipping Out
Quite literally, because the Hamnet star is wearing a particularly rare type of Cartier Tank that has a special party trick
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Watches
Why Jung Kook and Hublot Are a Match Made in Watch Heaven
Thanks to his new partnership with the Swiss watchmaker, the BTS megastar has found the ideal timepiece to complement his outsized global presence

Watches
Seiko Releases a Superb Watch with Sega
Seiko and Sega are collaborating once again, this time to celebrate the Japanese video game giant's 65th anniversary

