The Aizhai suspension bridge in China – in pictures Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email The world's highest and longest tunnel-to-tunnel bridge has opened to traffic in Hunan province, central China. The Aizhai suspension bridge links two tunnels 1,176 metres apart, carrying traffic 355 metres above the foot of Dehang Canyon. Construction of the bridge started in October 2007 and its main sections were completed at the end of last year.
Armistead MaupinReviewAs Armistead Maupin's beloved cast of free spirits convene at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert, Laura Miller bids a fond farewell to the Tales of the City seriesIt's hard to determine which piece of news makes a more devastating javelin to the heart of San Franciscans: that Armistead Maupin has published the final book in his Tales of the City series or that the author, the literary embodiment of San Francisco's grand old hedonistic, bohemian spirit, has moved to Santa Fe.
OpinionScience This article is more than 12 years oldThe magic of the midlife mindThis article is more than 12 years oldMadeleine BuntingNever mind the lost keys. When it comes to the big stuff, middle-aged brains outperform the restIf you are over 40, I'm prepared to offer you a 100% guarantee that reading this column is going to make you feel very cheerful. For the full, calorie-free, feelgood experience you may have to read the book, The Secret Life of the Grown Up Brain, but I'll give you a taster.
OpinionUber This article is more than 4 years oldUber’s new loan program could trap drivers in cycles of crushing debtThis article is more than 4 years oldVeena DubalThe company is developing financial services that could force drivers to keep working long past their breaking point
Under the guise of giving its drivers more access to the banking and financial system, Uber has quietly been developing a loan program that may have the potential to trap drivers in cycles of debt, making them easier for the company to exploit.
April foolsSuez canal This article is more than 2 years old'Suez 2'? Ever Given grounding prompts plan for canal along Egypt-Israel borderThis article is more than 2 years oldUK prepared to play leading role in project given new impetus by Ever Given blockage, say sources
April Fools’ Day quiz: how easily fooled are you? The blockage of the Suez canal by the beached Ever Given container ship has prompted fresh international efforts to find an alternative to the world’s most important shipping corridor.
Bobby Womack This article is more than 9 years oldObituaryBobby Womack obituaryThis article is more than 9 years oldSoul great who worked with musicians from Sam Cooke to Damon Albarn during a career spanning nearly six decadesBobby Womack, who has died aged 70, was one of the great soul singers, who, in a professional career that lasted nearly six decades, worked closely with leading musicians ranging from Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett and Sly Stone to Damon Albarn and Gorillaz.
Bubbling up: the dining room. Photograph: Sophia Evans/The ObserverBubbling up: the dining room. Photograph: Sophia Evans/The ObserverJay Rayner on restaurantsFoodReviewLower yourself into the froth of Jacuzzi for a great time – just try not to think about the pricesJacuzzi, 94 Kensington High Street, London W8 4SJ (bigmammagroup.com). Starters £9-£28, large dishes £15.50-£45, desserts £8-£14, wines from £29
The word “Jacuzzi” conjures up opposing images. On the one hand there’s the Jacuzzi as warm, soothing bath; the place to ease away the stresses of the day in a flourish of bubbles and fizz.
ColoradoLauren Boebert announces change of congressional district for 2024 electionsFar-right Colorado representative had won the third district by just 546 votes in 2022 and will move to the fourth for a ‘fresh start’
Colorado’s Republican representative Lauren Boebert has announced that she will be changing congressional districts ahead of her 2024 Republican nomination bid for the House.
In a Facebook video on Wednesday, the 37-year old, far-right representative announced that she would be moving from Colorado’s third district to its fourth district.
Australia news This article is more than 1 month oldMan charged with murder after woman found dead at National zoo in CanberraThis article is more than 1 month oldThe 29-year-old co-worker was refused bail after a woman was found dead with stab wounds on Monday
Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast A man accused of stabbing his female co-worker to death at a Canberra zoo has been charged.
Pop and rockObituaryMichael LeeHis drumming zenith was with Robert PlantHis undeniable talent and restless vigour for music kept the rock drummer Michael Lee, who has died aged 39, after a seizure, incredibly busy. Perhaps the pinnacle of his career was working with Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant. Lee can be heard on the tracks Memory Song (Hello Hello) and Network News on Plant's acclaimed 1993 solo album Fate of Nations, and he joined Plant's band for the world tour in support of the album.