The Independent

To get us through the most miserable months, every week chef Ryan Riley will share a recipe from his collection of go-to favourites for comfort and joy. On his small pleasure menu this week is Sweet-and-sour apple crumble with sweet basil cream

Videos showing the forlorn little macaque dragging around his orangutan plushy went viral and gained him global sympathy

For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through the way they design their platforms, deliberately addicting kids and failing to protect them sexual predators and dangerous content

The Irish literary treasure has sold more than 35 million books worldwide and yet it has taken nearly three decades for any of her beloved tales to reach the screen. Annabel Nugent hears from the author and cast about how ‘The Walsh Sisters’ finally came to be

Data shows why NGOs, politicians, and businesses are urgently calling on the government to introduce legislation that will shore up supply chains as the climate crisis escalates

Rice may be one of the world’s most basic ingredients, yet few home cooks treat it with much respect. Ping Coombes disagrees. The Malaysian-born chef and MasterChef winner talks texture, technique and why badly cooked rice undermines even the best dishes

Experts say that the perks of better brushing extend beyond a winning smile and could lead to improved heart health and reduced inflammation

British folk trio revive the communal spirit of their early years by inviting artists such as Hozier, Chris Stapleton and Gigi Perez to collaborate

South Australia is famous for one thing above all others – but beyond wine there’s much more to see and do in this bustling community, finds Michael Owens

The powerhouse indie singer refused to go on with the charade of an arena full of fans filming on their phones, and released an ecstatic energy with her demand to ‘be present’, writes Patrick Smith

After more than a year held in Iranian prisons, the Foremans finally had a 10-year sentence confirmed this week

A new Kenyan intelligence report says 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine