Section: Lifestyle
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Inside the burgeoning abaya industry
From established family businesses to a new wave of social media-savvy designers, this traditional garment has become the hottest thing in modest fashion
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A festival of peace and couscous
This year, Sicily’s annual Cous Cous Fest wanted to find common ground through food
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7 under-the-radar European cities for a long weekend without crowds
Everyone goes to Paris or Amsterdam, but these lesser-known cities offer all the history, culture and charm of the continent without the excessive crowds or cost
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The joy of mishkaki
East Africa’s coastal kebabs tell a delicious story of people, place and family tradition
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The greatest games on earth — and in space
In the futuristic city of Astana, the fifth World Nomad Games are a celebration of ancient sports — with some notable allowances for modern life
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The culinary treasures of a real street market
Among the extension cables and flower blankets of Shepherd's Bush market, traders old and new are serving up a feast of delicious dishes from all over the world
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Taekwondo is capturing the hearts and bodies of British Muslims
As it gains a wider audience at the Olympics and Paralympics, many have found a sense of community in taekwondo, which supports an environment of discipline, respect and inclusivity
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‘It is not right to show luxuries when there’s a war being played out in front of our eyes’
British-Palestinian designer Fadi Kazem Sarandah has pulled out of London Fashion Week and won't show his collection until there is a ceasefire in Gaza
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7 must-try dishes in Rome
You can’t experience Rome without experiencing its food, and there’s no need to miss out on any of the classics if you know where to go
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7 Paralympians you should know about
From sitting volleyball players to powerlifters, here are just a few of the athletes competing in Paris
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Bangladeshi students and activists have legitimised their commitment to democracy
In the face of disinformation, Bangladeshis and the wider diaspora fought battles online and on the streets
