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Arcane season 2 has debuted on Netflix – here are my spoiler-filled thoughts on its first six episodes.

Arcane season 2 needs to unravel these big mysteries before the highly-rated series comes to a close.

Crime fiction is one of the most successful genres. Its titles fill bestseller lists around the world and provide hours of pleasure to its many readers – including me, a long-time fan of the form.

IMF predicts UK will grow by 1.1% this year, making it the joint third-fastest G7 country, but debt consolidation will be a challenge

The last in Fry’s four-book retelling of the Greek myths is relatable and full of humour

Delegates are confused about the past and mired in false hope about their future, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The gods are real, and Jeff Goldblum is the king of them all.

If you’ve ever wanted to watch Goldblum prance around in a white tracksuit while simultaneously smiting the denizens of Earth, this is for you

Is that Billie Piper with rotting teeth and a nose tattoo? Yes, it is

The legend of Troy – a city sparking with fire, a cataclysmic war and a refugee crisis – always has something more to offer writers looking for inspiration. The unspeakable horrors of conflict. The brutalities written on women’s bodies. The journey that, for the victors, means a voyage home, and…