86 minutes ago Their son died at 25. Then they discovered his extraordinary secret life online

Robert and Trude Steen assumed their late son led ‘a wasted life’ – until the discovery of his alternate identity as a muscular nobleman on the internet. And it should transform how we talk about digital personas, writes Matthew Neale

Events

86 minutes ago Anna Kendrick: ‘I was being forced into a place of dishonesty in my private life’

The Oscar-nominated star of ‘Up in the Air’ and ‘Pitch Perfect’ has made her directorial debut with a terrifying story of a real-life serial killer. She speaks to Adam White about the traumatic relationship that led to her recent work, and why being seen as ‘quirky and relatable’ has its drawbacks

Politics

86 minutes ago 'I had London's best roast that's £26 a plate – one thing left me stunned'

A woman has shared a video of the 'best Sunday roast dinner' in London after securing a last-minute reservation at a restaurant in the East End - and it didn't disappoint

Economics

2 hours ago Marjorie Taylor Greene says Covid vaccines may be responsible for ‘all time high’ cancer rates

There is no evidence to suggest COVID-19 vaccines cause cancer

Science

4 hours ago I made huge mistake at Welsh town with cobbled streets and welcoming pubs and restaurants

It's filled with history, stunning views, cosy pubs and one of the quirkiest attractions in the UK — and you won't want to miss it

Politics

8 hours ago Police marksman who shot Chris Kaba dead should not be held to 'RoboCop' standards, murder trial told

Martyn Blake does not have the 'nanosecond'-response reactions of a computer and reacted to the chaos of the police operation 'as a human being with a human brain,' his defence barrister said.

Events

9 hours ago Server reveals the disgusting reason you should never get a slice of lemon or lime in drinks at a restaurant

Adrianah Lee issued a stark warning about getting garnishes added to a beverage, as she claimed that servers put them on themselves - sometimes after 'touching money.'

Politics

9 hours ago ‘I’m all about the straight talk’: Kamala Harris trades barbershop campaign stops for a blitz of Black media

Countless Democrats – and even Donald Trump – have tried to leverage the gathering spaces for political gain. But the vice-president’s recent tour is about more than a photo opFive years ago, with an eye toward South Carolina’s 2020 Democratic presidential primary, Kamala Harris dropped by a barbershop in the state capital for a roundtable with a group of Black men led by 2 Live Crew’s Luther Campbell, of Me So Horny fame. Pitted against some skeptical voters, Harris won the room over with her personal stories and willingness to let her hair down some. “I’m all about straight talk, and there’s no better place to do that than in the barbershop,” she said. In that 20-minute discussion, which largely focused on entrepreneurship, Harris introduced many of the points that form the core of th...

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9 hours ago Emma Louise Connolly's everyday perfume has has been hailed for its 'clean and fresh' scent

Emma Louise Connolly has revealed one of her go-to perfumes and fans have been raving about its 'fresh and clean' scent, with one shopper hailing it as their "absolute favourite"

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