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The global skateboarding crew reshaping Muslim sisterhood

Skater Uktis — Founded in London in 2020, the crew has ballooned across the world, with meetups and members in Pakistan, Palestine and beyond. Zahra Onsori tracks its rise and the powerful community it has created.

  • Sport
  • Zahra Onsori
Vibrant book covers against bleak, rocky hills and buildings; 'Babylon' and 'Albion' text in bold lettering.

Dalia Al-Dujaili: “When you’re placeless, nature can fill the void”

Babylon, Albion — As her new book publishes, the British-Iraqi author speaks about connecting with the land as a second-generation migrant, plants as symbols of resistance, and being proud of her parents.

  • Culture
  • Zahra Onsori
Energetic music performance on stage with colourful lighting, smoke and audience.

Southbank Centre reveals new series dedicated to East and Southeast Asian arts

ESEA Encounters — Taking place between 17-20 July, there will be a live concert from YMO’s Haruomi Hosono, as well as discussions around Asian literature, stage productions, and a pop-up Japanese Yokimono summer market.

  • Culture
  • Zahra Onsori
Crowd of silhouetted people at a nighttime event with colourful lighting and a bright spotlight on stage.

Clubbing is good for your health, according to neuroscientists

We Become One — A new documentary explores the positive effects that dance music and shared musical experiences can have on the human brain.

  • Music
  • Zahra Onsori
Indoor skate park with ramps, riders, and abstract architectural elements in blue, white, and black tones.

In England’s rural north, skateboarding is femme

Zine scene — A new project from visual artist Juliet Klottrup, ‘Skate Like a Lass’, spotlights the FLINTA+ collectives who are redefining what it means to be a skater.

  • Sport
  • Zahra Onsori
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See winners of the World Press Photo Contest 2025

A view from the frontlines — There are 42 winning photographers this year, selected from 59,320 entries. 

  • Photography
  • Zahra Onsori

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