2 hours ago Voices: If you want to learn how to flirt, you need to watch this video of Andrew Garfield and Amelia Dimoldenberg

Never has the chemistry between two people pretending to date been so palpable, writes a swooning Olivia Petter – it is a masterclass in seduction

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4 hours ago Love Island's Olivia Bowen incredible journey from renting a council flat to building a multi

Less than 10 years ago Olivia Bowen was making £18,000 per year as a sales executive and living in a council flat, making ends meet with the help of her credit cards.

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4 hours ago Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor: ‘I was told I’d never do well as an actor unless I changed my name’

The 12 Years a Slave star on hoarding, lying about running, and getting torn to shreds for driving badlyBorn in London, Chiwetel Ejiofor, 47, trained at the National Youth Theatre and Lamda. In 2008, he won an Olivier for his Othello at the Donmar Warehouse, London. His performance in the 2013 film 12 Years a Slave gained him an Oscar nomination and the best actor Bafta. His other work includes Rob Peace, which he also wrote and directed, Endgame and Doctor Strange. His latest Marvel movie is Venom: The Last Dance, out on 25 October. He lives in London with his partner and child.What is your greatest fear? It’s actually people knowing how fearful I am. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Gooey chocolate cookie recipe that only takes 30 minutes to bake in one pan

The one-pan gooey, chewy, double chocolate cookie is perfect for sharing with family or friends and is a real crowd-pleaser. It's also super easy to make with the kids

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10 hours ago 'I made roasted tomato soup in the slow cooker and it tasted better than Heinz'

The super-easy recipe doesn't require a lot of prep at all, and it's sure to become your new favourite soup to make this autumn.

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12 hours ago Condoms become the latest goods hit by shrinkflation as Durex rivals reduce number in each box while keeping the price the same

High street brand Skyn, popular for their vegan-friendly products, dropped the number of rubbers per box from 22 down to 20 - but did not alter the cost to reflect this.

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14 hours ago Ask Ottolenghi: how can I use up nigella seeds or dried shiitake mushrooms?

Sprinkle nigella seeds on anything you like, from eggs to filo. Shiitake, meanwhile, will add a chewy umami to stocks or use as a meat substituteHow can I use up nigella seeds or whole dried shiitake? I bought both recently to make specific recipes (the nigella for an Indian-inspired dish and the mushrooms for a Chinese one), but I don’t know what to pair them with in my simpler everyday cooking. Audrey, Montreal, CanadaOne thing I love to do with nigella seeds is to mix them with other seeds, spices and nuts that also need using up. Pair nigella with white sesame seeds, chilli flakes, onion and garlic granules, and flaky sea salt to make what I call “everything seasoning”. I sprinkle that on leafy salads or toss some with cubed bread that’s destined to be salad croutons.Nigella and nut...

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18 hours ago This autumn smoothie recipe is packed with protein – and it’s our fitness editor’s favourite

This breakfast smoothie is the perfect way to kickstart an autumn morning

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20 hours ago ‘You can see the money on screen’: why Hollywood is betting on Gladiator II not being another Folie à Deux

From the 1:1 scale Colosseum to the marauding model rhino, Ridley Scott’s forthcoming sequel screams conspicuous spending – but how bullish is Hollywood feeling, and what do we know about the film so far?An actual-scale model of the Colosseum, flooded and filled with longboats. A two-tonne, eight-wheeled, lifesize rhino that can spin, snarl, wag its head and do 40mph. And as much minced beef, sweet potato and personal training as Paul Mescal can stomach. Such were some of the huge costs involved in the production of Gladiator II, which comes to cinemas next month, 24 years after Ridley Scott’s blockbusting original.Such conspicuous spending might be assumed to be making studio executives sweat, but Hollywood is banking on the film being a commercial success – particularly given the cala...

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