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GIDEON OLAJIDE (1930-2026): A tribute to a beloved church father

Gideon Isaac Oladipo Olajide, retired Bishop of the Diocese of Ibadan (Anglican Communion), marks the end of an era for the Church of Nigeria. He originally came from the Ondo-Benin Diocese, once one of the largest dioceses in the Nigerian Church, before it was divided into Ondo and Benin, and later into many more dioceses That single diocese’s growth into many is itself a picture of what his generation accomplished: a Church that multiplied because its clergy took the work of the Gospel seriously.

The Guardian view on Caryl Churchill’s Triumph: a play for today

one critic asked of the latest play by 88-year-old Caryl Churchill, lauded as Britain’s greatest living playwright. It premiered in London and New York on the same day that President Trump’s short-lived press officer Katie Zacharia was forced to resign.

Delving into the subtext of Winnie-the-Pooh

Ian Arnott recommends the joyous spoofs in The Pooh Perplex, while Dr Peter Glanvill recalls Mary Plain One of the best books about Winnie-the-Pooh (Editorial, 16 October) is The Pooh Perplex, a 1963 work by the American academic Frederick Crews. Ian Arnott Werrington, Peterborough • I was surprised that your editorial mentioned Paddington, but not Mary Plain from the bear pits of Berne, who had a mentor in the form of the Owl Man (named for his horn-rimmed spectacles).

Police hold peace meeting with Anglican bishops over church crisis

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the primate of the church had suspended the archbishop for six months over various allegations, including selling of church land for N2 billion which has resulted in crisis in the diocese.

Ryu Murakami, cult Japanese author, dies aged 74

The bestselling writer, known as Japan’s enfant terrible, explored the dark underbelly of Japanese society in more than 40 works of subversive fiction including Audition, later made into a landmark indie horror movie Ryu Murakami, the cult Japanese author and film-maker whose subversive, blackly comic novels found millions of readers, has died aged 74. He died on 17 October at home, according to his Japanese publisher Gentosha.

Displaced West Bank Palestinians face growing hunger after UN cuts food aid

Already struggling after losing homes to Israeli military operations, Palestinians face hardship as WFP halves aid.

‘Repair maadi’ workshops on at Indian Institute of World Culture in Bengaluru

People can walk in any time between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. into the Indian Institute of World Culture on B.P. Wadia Road in Basavanagudi

‘It’s part of our history’: can the menú del día survive Spain’s changing eating habits?

Established under the Franco dictatorship, the lunchtime ritual is in decline but all is not lost A little before lunchtime each working day across Spain, evidence of one of the lingering, if less notorious, legacies of the Franco dictatorship is carefully traced in chalk, marker pen and printer ink. But while 4m menús are still served each weekday, Spain is slowly losing its appetite for the familiar ritual.

Fast track to the slopes: 12 European ski resorts by rail – in less time than you may think

For skiers looking to reduce their carbon footprint, rail travel from the UK to the Alps has never been quicker or easier. Measured door-to-door, daytime rail travel from London can be as fast as flying, while taking a sleeper train gets you extra time on the slopes.

A Course Called Ireland: Bill Murray clearly hated making his new golfing show – but it’s extremely fun to binge

So it was perverse of me to watch a show in which author Tom Coyne drives around Ireland playing various courses with his friend, actor Bill Murray. “It’s not even a show about Bill Murray.”

Blind date: ‘We overstayed our welcome – the waiters were shaking the cutlery drawer really loudly’

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‘It annoys people when I eat’: Siobhán McSweeney on perfect snacks, parental pressure – and the power of being ‘a delicious fatty’

McSweeney burst into the public consciousness back in 2018 with Derry Girls, a comedy series about a group of Catholic schoolgirls, set against the background of the Troubles in 1990s Northern Ireland. McSweeney won a Bafta playing the girls’ headmistress, Sister Michael – a potty-mouthed, judo-loving nun – and can count Martin Scorsese as a fan.

Jackson Boxer’s vegetarian recipe for brown butter pumpkin soup

I love this seasonal (not to mention Halloween-appropriate) soup for its simplicity of approach – essentially, you just roast a beautiful pumpkin with caramelised butter – and the remarkable complexity of its result. Jackson Boxer is chef/owner of Brunswick House, Vesper and Dove, all in London, and culinary director of Cowley Manor near Cheltenham and the Henrietta in London Continue reading...

‘Comfort in a bowl’: porridge hotter than ever as fibremaxxers get their oats

Humble breakfast staple at heart of trend stirred up by health concerns and hearty spoonfuls of nostalgia The clocks may be going back in the UK this weekend, but the biggest sign winter is coming is a steaming bowl of porridge on a breakfast table. A staple for centuries, porridge is traditionally made with oats, water and a pinch of salt or sugar.

Ahead of Deepavali, FSSAI licences of three Hyderabad sweet shops suspended, 1,035 kg food products seized

Bolt Food’s Kumasi business has more than doubled as growth continues into its second year

The continued growth points to sustained adoption of app-based delivery beyond Accra and the growing role of Kumasi as an important market for Bolt Food in Ghana. Bolt Food’s General Manager, Ali Zaryab, said Kumasi’s performance demonstrates why expanding beyond the capital was an important part of Bolt Food’s growth strategy in Ghana.

EES, ETIAS and €20 Fee: How confusion over Europe’s new border systems fuels visa scam

For Nigerians, who still need a Schengen visa, ETIAS is never required. A travel agent on Instagram operating as Travel with Tayo told her she needed to pay N65,000 naira for mandatory ETIAS registration before her Schengen visa appointment at VFS Global.

Free noodles lure Fremantle locals into a chat about ditching gas

An advocacy group for electric home conversion sets up a free noodle bar in Fremantle to prove that giving up gas does not mean giving up your wok.

MC Rhelax turns wedding hosting into art

Media personality and MC, Adetola Fakorede, aka MC Rhelax, is building a reputation in Nigeria’s wedding industry with over 15 years of experience.

Fortune Ileleji explores human relationships in new book

Artist and author, Fortune Ileleji, has released a new book titled, ‘The Law of Cohesion’, which examines how the relationships between different elements shape individuals, organisations and society. Ileleji said the book was inspired by questions about why talented people struggle, relationships fail and hardworking individuals sometimes find it difficult to achieve their goals.

Perth woman sets world record as oldest person to do handstand

A 75-year-old Perth woman has turned the record books upside down, becoming the world's oldest person to perform a handstand.

Beauty brand signs Mercy Eke as ambassador

Luxury hair brand, TOL Luxe Hairs, has signed reality TV star and entrepreneur, Mercy Eke, as its new brand ambassador to expand its reach in Nigeria.

Nearly 30-year-old Magnum ice cream found in freezer

A regional Victorian shop owner has found an almost 30-year-old Magnum Ego ice cream in the back of his freezer.

Charity helps thousands of caged hens find new homes

A charity is giving ex-battery hens a second chance at life by finding new homes for thousands of birds that would otherwise be culled.