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Lily Collins in Paris: insider guide to the French capital

Jessica Burrell — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:10:22 GMT

Dance at Maxim’s, get lost in the Marais, trawl a flea market and float along the Seine at sunset: how to do the City of Light, by the star of Emily in Paris

What we really want for Easter: alternative gifts to chocolate eggs

Melanie McDonagh — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:19:17 GMT

We pick the best Easter treats to gift from Simnel cake to spring lamb and spring flowers — and absolutely no chocolate

The Jaggers: 'we're not aristocrats, we're entertainers'

Julia Llewellyn Smith — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:55:16 GMT

They may come from rock royalty, but Lizzy and Georgia May Jagger are thoroughly busy working mothers — while Sir Mick and Jerry Hall muck in as doting grandparents

Inside the Manosphere director: 'This is the mainstream now'

Maddy Mussen — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:54:31 GMT

Director Adrian Choa on incels, criticism of the show and why the pendulum just might be about to swing back

Sheer magnetism: HigherDOSE Infrared PEMF Pro Mat reviewed

Rose Beer — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:53:06 GMT

Lie back and relax your way to mental calm, says Rose Beer

I spent a week friction-maxxing. Here’s what I learned

Rebecca Cope — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:20:16 GMT

Reading print newspapers, deleting google maps and quitting online food shops — simple changes can make a huge difference, says Rebecca Cope

Five scenic walks near London for a day out from the capital (all accessible by train)

Julia Smith — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:01:27 GMT

Keen to catch some sun? From majestic clifftop hikes to rambles through bluebell forests, expert and author Julia Smith shares her favourite countryside walks near the capital

The Standard podcast: Can awards season revive legacy fashion houses?

Tamara Kormornick — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:38:45 GMT

The 2026 awards season delivered unforgettable fashion moments, from Jessie Buckley’s sculptural pink and red Chanel gown to Timothée Chalamet’s playful white Givenchy suit. Designers like Schiaparelli and Valentino dominated headlines, with the red carpet capturing the energy and creativity of major fashion weeks.

Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, March 19, 2026

Claire Petulengro — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:21 GMT

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Pisces to Gemini