Full scale of plastic in the world’s oceans revealed for first time

Over five trillion pieces of plastic are floating in our oceans says most comprehensive study to date on plastic pollution around the world

Prada brings artistic spirit into Milan’s industrial centre

Former distillery to become city’s newest and largest gallery of contemporary art

The weather bomb, the polar vortex, #snowvember: will the storm of extreme weather names ever end?

It used to be that only hurricanes and typhoons were entitled to them, but now barely a day’s forecast goes by without another catchy monicker being coined

From grilled cheese sandwiches with gherkins to champagne saucers: what’s hot and what’s not this week

Say yes: Puma’s Arsène Wenger coat, Maharishi, Giorgio Armani lip maestro. Say no: the backwards soul patch, power suits, to-do lists, unnecessary covers

The pyjamas game – cosy elegance is back in time for winter lounging

Lose the droopy grey T-shirts, and embrace your inner Audrey with a pair of designer PJs, a stylish sleep shirt or some crisp cotton jim jams

Eating less meat essential to curb climate change, says report

Global livestock industry produces more greenhouse gas emissions than transport but fear of a consumer backlash is preventing action, says Chatham House report