36 h. ago Salman Rushdie's first book of fiction since his stabbing will be published in November

Salman Rushdie has a collection of novellas and short stories coming out this fall

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40 h. ago Amber Glenn, the skater redefining what power looks like on the ice

She’s a Grand Prix champion, a triple Axel pioneer and one of figure skating’s most formidable athletes. But her artistry, not just her athleticism, may be what changes the sportWhen Amber Glenn takes the ice for the free skate on Friday night at the world figure skating championships in Boston after a disappointing short program, fans will be holding their breath. Undefeated this season, she was seen as the one to beat. The Grand Prix final Champion, two-time US champion, the only woman to regularly land a triple Axel in competition (on which she suffered an uncharacteristic fall, landing her ninth place in the short on Wednesday afternoon), she had been tipped to become the first US woman to win the world title in nearly 20 years. But with less than seven points between her and first place, nothing is impossible. And while much of the tenacity that could still bring her victory this week lies in her raw athleticism, Glenn has something in her arsenal more tenuous, and more volatil...

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55 h. ago Hopes rise for interest rate cut after inflation falls – but experts warn relief may be short

The Bank of England have promised a “careful” approach to reducing the rate this year

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4 d. ago Coronation Street star Colson Smith 'has no words' as cast speaks out on unexpected exit

The actor has fallen short of marking 14 years in the ITV soap as he filmed his final scenes as Craig Tinker

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6 d. ago Mikel Arteta's first major summer transfer target emerges as Arsenal plan talks

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal are on track to fall short in yet another Premier League title bid and attention has already turned to the players who might help them bridge the gap

Sport

7 d. ago Are women choosing to work in their 60s or are pensions falling short? RUTH SUNDERLAND

There is something very unsettling about the figures suggesting the nation's grandmas are being forced to abandon their dreams of putting their feet up.

Economics

8 d. ago HMRC issues State Pension alert to thousands of women in their 60s and 70s

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to women in their 60s and 70s who may be missing out on State Pension payments - as they may be entitled to Home Responsibilities Protection

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8 d. ago Omaze prize draw 'curse' after winner demanded £3m refund three days later

The Omaze dream house prize is one of the most sought-after competitions but there has been plenty of occasions when the reality has fallen short of the fairytale for many of the unlucky winners

Economics

8 d. ago BREAKING: Seb Coe falls short as IOC votes for Kirsty Coventry to become next president

In a minor shock just one round of voting was required to elect Kirsty Coventry as the IOC's 10th president and first female and African to be handed the biggest job in world sport

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9 d. ago Who else has been stuck in space? A short history of long spaceflights

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams aren’t the first to run late in space, and their 9 ½-month mission falls short of any endurance record

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9 d. ago How to make the perfect spinach and cheese börek – recipe | Felicity Cloake's How to make the perfect

Having scoured the eastern Med and Balkans for the definitive take on this delectable stuffed filo snack, our resident perfectionist unveils her ultimate recipe“Few dishes,” according to food writer Zeynep Betul, “embody the spirit of Turkish cuisine as perfectly as börek”. This family of crunchy, flaky pastries in various shapes and fillings are “immensely popular” throughout the country, says award-winning author Özlem Warren: “Even the fussiest child,” she assures readers of her book Özlem’s Turkish Table, “will ask for seconds.”So foundational do börek seem to be to Turkish life that a conservative female politician made headlines a few years ago for a tweet claiming that, if a woman didn’t know how to make them, “her family is doomed to disintegration”. In reality, as others were quick to point out, though börek aren’t difficult to prepare (and, with practice, perfect), many Turkish women, as well as men, choose to buy them instead, without obvious domestic repercussions. As jo...

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9 d. ago Ukraine ceasefire: All the unanswered questions as Trump’s peace plan with Putin falls short

A lengthy meeting was held between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin where they discussed the Ukraine conflict but the outcome fell short of the hope for a full ceasefire

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1 week ago The best tall clothing brands for women that don’t fall short

From Asos to Nudie Jeans and Topshop, these are the length-friendly labels to bookmark

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1 week ago New London Falls One Shot Short In Thrilling CIAC Hoops Final

New London Falls One Shot Short In Thrilling CIAC Hoops Final  Patch

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1 week ago France deserve Six Nations coronation but fall short of royal performance | Andy Bull

Scotland were almost the party poopers but in the end the flame throwers and fireworks were not in vain for FrenchFor a moment, a brief, flickering moment, you just wondered whether it was all about to come crashing down. Scotland had just scored one of the great tries, off the back of a twisty blistering run from Blair Kinghorn, which had begun well back in his own 22, and went in, out, one way then the other, deep into the French half.Matt Fagerson carried the ball on and all of a sudden there was Tom Jordan, slipping away from Gaël Fickou like he was shrugging off a wet raincoat, to score. France were a man down, Scotland were two points up, and Finn Russell was staring down the conversion. And then – pop! – the referee, Matt Carley, punctured the bubble and told Russell that actually Kinghorn had just been in touch. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Lewis Hamilton told what he can't do at Australian GP after falling short to Charles Leclerc

Lewis Hamilton begins one of the biggest tests of his illustrious F1 career at the Australian Grand Prix as he goes head-to-head with Charles Leclerc following his switch to Ferrari

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2 w. ago Go outside, ditch the phone, get humble: my top 10 Scandi life lessons after a decade in Denmark

After 12 years, we’ve said goodbye to one of the happiest countries on Earth. From friluftsliv (the joy of the open air) to janteloven (realising you’re no better than others) here’s what I’ve learnedAfter more than a decade of Danish hygge, cycling through sleet, and learning to pronounce words made up mainly of vowel sounds, my family and I have moved back to the UK. And it’s been bewildering. My Scandi adventure began as a one-year experiment when my husband’s job at Lego took us to Jutland, and I worked as a Scandinavia correspondent. But we found we loved living Danishly. We had three children – all born into a health system that to this day leaves me in awe. And I dedicated 12 years to researching what makes the ­Nordic countries so special (as well as where they fall short). I enjoyed a more straightforward existence, where once you knew the (very clear) social rules and how to play by them, life was relatively easy. But in September we head back to the UK, driven by fam...

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3 w. ago Donald Trump reveals fresh plan to get Russia and Ukraine peace deal back on track

Donald Trump vowed to end the war between Russia and Ukraine in a single day while he campaigned to return to the White House but so far his efforts have fallen short

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3 w. ago GOP budget goals impossible without Medicare and Medicaid cuts, budget office says

Republicans are expected to fall short of their goal to slash the budget by $1.5tn despite Donald Trump’s assurancesRepublicans cannot reach their budget goal of slashing at least $1.5tn in spending over the next decade to fund Donald Trump’s tax cuts and immigration crackdown without cutting healthcare relied upon by tens of millions of Americans – including seniors and children, according to the non-partisan budget assessor.House Republicans last week narrowly passed a budget instructing the energy and commerce committee, which is responsible for federal healthcare, to cut spending under its jurisdiction by $880bn – in order to pay for Trump’s tax cuts, mass deportations and defence investments. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Man Utd chiefs make significant transfer decision in huge blow for Ruben Amorim

Manchester United are preparing financially for a season without European football as the club's bosses accept the current reality with Ruben Amorim's men set to fall well short

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