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British Muslims's Happy video attacked as 'sinful'

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Michael Williams: Do as I do, not as I pray

Church of England-raised Williams describes the unexpected joys in learning about his family's Jewish faith

A History of the First World War in 100 moments

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Comedian Jenny Collier: 'Sexism I experienced on stand-up circuit should be extinct'

Jenny Collier: 'Sexism on stand-up circuit should be extinct'

The comedian's appearance at a show on the eve of International Women's Day was cancelled because they had "too many women" on the bill

Cannes Film Festival

Ken Loach and Mike Leigh to fight it out for the Palme d'Or

The concept album makes surprise top ten return

Neolithic opus from Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson is unexpected success

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Emily Jupp discovers how it can give a unique, smoky flavour to our cooking

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Jury still out on Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini

Jury still out on Pellegrini

Draw with Sunderland raises questions over Manchester City manager's ability to motivate and unify his players