The world championship barbecue cooking contest was held at more or less full strength for the first time since 20 19. More than 200 teams to compete for a share of a hundred forty five thousand dollars in prize money. Barbecues have gone main stream in america, most big cities have at least one first rate barbecue restaurant.
The airbase in Crimea lies in ruins. Ukraine hasn’t claimed credit, many suspect they carried out the daring attack more than 100 miles behind enemy lines. Our defence editor explains why the war has entered a new phase. Why state-owned firms, not oil supermajors, are the biggest impediment to a green-energy transition. And pondering the pleasures of barbecue.
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