I can’t stop pilfering from other people’s plates – but don’t even think about grabbing my chips

Breakfast, lunch, dinner: there’s no meal I can’t spoil with my desire to get more than my fair share. And it’s been this way ever since I was a kid

An Attenborough exhibition and a whale rescue: photos of the day

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Quiz Deliberately

Test your knowledge—and read our stories for a little extra help.

David Attenborough at 100: share your memories

As David Attenborough turns 100 years old, we would like to hear your memories over the years – including any encounters you’ve had with him in the wild.

Man takes sister's exhumed body to bank in bid to get to her money, bank says

New Delhi — An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a death certificate, the lender says.

Devotions by Lucy Caldwell review

The Northern Irish writer explores music and family, memory and duty in this stunning collection of sharply observed tales

Beverley Martyn, spirited British folk singer, dies aged 79

Singer-songwriter was known for collaborations with former husband John Martyn as well as star-studded 1960s singles and 2014 comeback album

The Quiet Man

NEW KENSINGTON, Pennsylvania — Thomas Tull is walking along the old wooden brick floor of what began as the Pittsburgh Reduction Company and later became Alcoa, a place where researchers and manufacturers created a hub of foundational aluminum manufacturing for nearly a century.

Kae Tempest's 'Having Spent Life Seeking' Review

An ex-offender searches for meaning and beauty in the second novel from the spoken-word performer

I’ve Seen All I Need to See review

An actor returns after the death of a family member, but there’s not much more of depth in this noirish tale with a painfully pretentious voiceover

Asian mothers, bad feelings: notes on an all-conquering stereotype

A certain image of the tiger mom – strict, cold and demanding – is ubiquitous in popular culture. Why?

Which rug is best for your room? 21 expert picks, plus tips on choosing pile, size and material

A rug can work wonders on a dull room, but buying a high-quality one is an investment. Here’s how to find one that fits your space lifestyle and budget