3 h. ago Fitness fanatics given surprise statement on scoffing chocolate and drinking wine

Natural compounds found in the treats, called polyphenols, slash the risk of developing a bulging gut and prevent heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure

Sport

5 h. ago Sunworshippers risk their lives to catch some rays on the crumbling cliffs as weather experts say it is going to heat up even MORE next week

With the high today of 20.8C in Hurn, Dorset, people across the UK flocked to the beach and parks to soak in the unusually warm spring weather.

Society

6 h. ago Peers call for new whistleblower law to prevent another Post Office scandal

A cross-party group of peers backed a change in the law as campaigners say a gap has allowed some of the UK's biggest scandals to escalate

Society

6 h. ago Harry Redknapp admits 'we do get upset' in rare insight into blended family

Harry Redknapp has opened up about his family life and admits that while they often appear happy, this isn't always the case, as well as his reaction to a grandson pursuing a rugby career – not football

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7 h. ago The White Lotus cast issue big hints and warning ahead of 'gut

Fans of The White Lotus are gearing up for the show's bombshell finale episode, which sits at a run time of 90 minutes, and the cast have issued a huge warning to viewers

Events

7 h. ago Now you see it: Eric Kogan’s everyday urban illusions – in pictures

New York-based photographer Eric Kogan uses shadows, reflections and fortuitous timing in order to create optical illusions in his work. “It’s more of a life’s journey than a project,” he says, “but if I had to describe it, it’s all about spotting unusual moments in everyday places.” In his daily walks around the city, he keeps an eye out for interesting juxtapositions or humorous framings: a pigeon balancing on a ghostly tree; a cloud caught in a net; statues miraculously coming to life. “At the root it’s about seeing, but maintaining the right state of mind is also everything. I’m hoping the photos will connect with others, and, with each individual, take on personal narratives.”See more at instagram.com/erickogan Continue reading...

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8 h. ago The Pitt’s Noah Wyle confirms ‘urban legend’ about surprise connection to Henry Winkler

Wyle recalled growing up good friends with Winkler’s stepson and watching ‘Happy Days’ at their house

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11 h. ago Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews beam in family holiday pics to shrug off marriage fears

Fans will be relieved to see Vogue Williams and former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews looking happy and relaxed in one another's company after new reports that there's tension in their marriage

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13 h. ago An unusual gut bacteria can help prevent obesity. But how do you keep it happy?

Researchers have known for years that this friendly bacteria is associated with good health

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14 h. ago Metroid Prime 4 is a graphical powerhouse on Switch 2 – and I seriously enjoyed its mouse controls

Those who have waited nigh on two decades for a brand-new entry in the Metroid Prime franchise will be more than happy with this fourth mainline entry.

Politics

15 h. ago Carlo Acutis relics are being sold online. The Catholic Church isn’t happy

Police are investigating the sale of relics belonging to Carlo Acutis, the millennial saint

Politics

17 h. ago Football news: Real Madrid's huge Arsenal boost as Arne Slot hits back at Liverpool claim

Arne Slot isn't happy with suggestions that only winning the Premier League title isn't enough for Liverpool while Real Madrid have been given a boost ahead of facing Arsenal in the Champions League

Sport

20 h. ago Obese Scots dad sheds over 3st after being unable to look in mirror

Thomas McKay, 32, topped over 14st at his heaviest after becoming a father and gaining weight in the Covid pandemic.

Politics

21 h. ago Simple 55p item will 'kill weeds between concrete for good' says expert

A viral hack claims to prevent the growth of weeds in between concrete areas such as patios and driveways "for good" using an item that costs just 55p - here's how it's done

Events

23 h. ago Let's take a breath: Definitely not 'happy' Starmer embarks on diplomatic mission to talk allies out of any big retaliations over tariffs

The Prime Minister last night began a flurry of diplomatic calls designed to coordinate responses to President Trump's 'Liberation Day' announcement on tariffs

Politics

26 h. ago The White Lotus producers wrote six fake endings to prevent finale leaking

Executive producer David Bernad said this season had three key secrets during filming

Events

28 h. ago Lando Norris: ‘You don’t have to have a killer instinct to be world champion’

McLaren driver is determined to succeed as a nice guy in F1 but don’t mistake his kindness for a lack of fightHis credentials as a potential Formula One world champion have been questioned but Lando Norris is unperturbed. With an almost startling level of honesty, highly unusual in the sport, the British driver has considered conventional wisdom and its implications and rejected it. That he wants to win is in no doubt but he will not allow his sense of self to be subsumed at the altar of success at all costs.“I feel like there is a very prescribed version of how people say a world champion needs to be – overly aggressive,” he says in his McLaren team’s hospitality on a chilly day in Suzuka before this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. “I want to win a championship. I’d rather just be a good person and try to do well. I’ll do whatever I can to win a championship but maybe I won’t sacrifice in my life as much as some others, in terms of who I am as a person and have the ‘fuck you’ mental...

Events

30 h. ago UK pushes back on Trump’s claim Britain is ‘happy’ with 10% tariff

Country seeks improved trade deal with US after rate applied to British imports

Politics

31 h. ago FTSE 100 suffers worst day in FIVE YEARS as global markets go into meltdown over Donald Trump's trade war

Wall Street opened sharply lower as fears of a global recession mounted in the wake of the US President's extraordinary assault on allies and foes alike.

Politics

31 h. ago ‘Like sleeping in dirty clothes’: how often should you wash your linens?

Doing laundry can be a tedious task and how often you wash each type of item depends on how much contact it has with your skinIs there any domestic task more sisyphean than laundry? No sooner have you pulled a crisp, clean sheet on to your bed than it is time to strip it off and start over. Blink and a clean towel becomes dirty. Somehow, lives, careers and relationships must fit into the tiny slivers of time between loads.I don’t enjoy laundry; give me dish duty any day. I do, however, enjoy living in a clean space that doesn’t smell like a locker room. Textiles can really trap scent – and bacteria. Continue reading...

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