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Can food be art? Denmark weighs up the debate dividing chefs and critics amid new gastronomy trends

Can food be art? Denmark weighs up the debate dividing chefs and critics amid new gastronomy trends

Published by Daniella Wilson

On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Imagine a culinary journey where “edible plastic” crafted from algae and fish skin collagen is served beneath a vast, domed ceiling projecting ocean-borne pollution. This striking experience, and the dish itself, draws inspiration from the colossal garbage patches blighting our seas. In Copenhagen, Denmark, chef Rasmus Munk’s Alchemist restaurant transcends traditional dining. Guests are not merely offered dishes but embark on an “immersive dining experience” that seamlessly blends performance art, evocative music, and captivating projections within its planetarium-like domed room, all complemented by extraordinary food. Opened in 2019 within a former industrial harbour area of the Danish capital, Alchemist has rapidly ascended the culinary ranks, being named the world’s fifth-best restaurant in 2025. It proudly holds two Michelin stars, a testament to its exceptional cuisine. open image in gallery A cured squid, white cabbage, hazelnuts and walnuts dish served at restaurant Kadeau (AP) Diners at this acclaimed establishment encounter …

The Norwich pigeon wars: how birds are dividing a UK city | Life and style

The Norwich pigeon wars: how birds are dividing a UK city | Life and style

Published by Sam Flores

At nine o’clock on Saturday morning, Norwich market is only just stirring: shutters are still down and the aisles are quiet. In the nearby Memorial Gardens, however, a large crowd has already gathered: the market’s pigeons are waiting to be fed. Jenny Coupland arrives on the scene a little later than her usual hour, with a backpack brimming with seed. As she begins doling it out, the birds descend from their perches and cover the ground, pecking furiously. The sun catches their bobbing heads, sending iridescent shimmers across their brown and grey feathers. A few passersby stop to watch; one takes a photo. The sheer number of birds is a spectacle – not to mention startling, when they all abruptly take flight. “They’re a bit jumpy today,” says Coupland, 43. Judging by the wary glances she shoots at the onlookers, she’s not just referring to the birds. As the founder of the avian welfare group Peck Savers, Coupland has been feeding pigeons around Norwich for 10 years, but in recent months, she says, it has …

Macron’s party endorses Sarkozy’s son in Riviera election, dividing members

Macron’s party endorses Sarkozy’s son in Riviera election, dividing members

Published by Sam Flores

Louis Sarkozy, at a children’s tennis tournament at the Menton Tennis Club, on December 13, 2025. CLAIRE GABY FOR LE MONDE President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist Renaissance party on Tuesday, January 13, endorsed Louis Sarkozy, the 28-year-old son of former president Nicolas Sarkozy, in his mayoral campaign in the French Riviera town of Menton, to the dismay of members who called the news “regrettable,” “incomprehensible,” or, at the very least, “surprising.” Read more Subscribers only Municipal elections: Louis Sarkozy tries to make a splash in French Riviera town The endorsement was not made by the party’s national nomination committee but by a local branch, in accordance with the party’s rules for towns with fewer than 60,000 residents. Local Renaissance activists and officials said that the younger Sarkozy, who was already backed by right-wing Les Républicains and center-right Horizons, was best positioned to block the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) candidate, MP Alexandra Masson, from taking the town hall. The argument was repeated by a source in the entourage of Renaissance leader Gabriel Attal, who did not oppose …

The office v home working debate that is dividing workers

The office v home working debate that is dividing workers

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more So your boss wants you in the office more? If this makes you anxious, you’re not alone. Return-to-work tensions aren’t simply resistance to change. They reflect deeper questions about how different people work best and what modern organisations actually need to succeed. After COVID, return-to-office rates stabilised by around June 2023, without much movement since. In Australia, 36 per cent of Australians were working from home regularly in August 2024 and 37 per cent in 2023. This is a dramatic shift from pre-pandemic levels when only 5 per cent of Australians worked from home regularly. In Europe and North America, around 30 per cent of employees now work hybrid schedules, with 8 per cent fully remote. open image in gallery After COVID, return-to-office rates …