76 m. ago National Pretzel Day 2025: Best giveaways and deals at Auntie Anne’s, Wetzel’s and more

Multiple chains are giving away free pretzels

Economics

2 h. ago The moment I knew: standing on her shoulders, I was impressed she could bear my weight

After training together for years, acrobats Tristan St John and Asha Colless realised their ability to support one another was more than just physicalFind more stories from The moment I knew seriesIn 2021 I was at the National Institute of Circus Arts in Melbourne. That’s where I first laid eyes on Asha. She was part of a group of new students joining my cohort. She instantly struck me as someone I wanted to be friends with. At ballet class that afternoon we shared a barre and became fast friends. Over the next couple of years things remained platonic and it wasn’t until our final year that chemistry began to build.Towards the end of that dark Melbourne winter, Asha asked if I’d work with her on some acrobatics. Every day after school we’d spend an hour or so training as a pair. There was lots of stretching and chatting, trying and failing various tricks and lots of laughs. It wasn’t long before I realised I was seriously enjoying these sessions, and not just in a professional or fr...

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2 h. ago Penny Lancaster reflects on the struggles of navigating a blended family with husband Rod Stewart's other children: 'I could only imagine how difficult it was for them'

Penny Lancaster has opened up on the trials and tribulations of navigating a blended family with her husband Rod Stewart's other children.

Society

2 h. ago Trump campaigned on ending Ukraine war on Day 1. Now he said it was in ‘jest’

President Donald Trump repeatedly boasted throughout his presidential campaign and after his White House victory that he could end Russia’s war in Ukraine in ‘24 hours’

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3 h. ago Zoe Ball lands huge TV hosting gig after stepping down from breakfast radio show

Zoe Ball, 54, will host VE Day 80: A Celebration to Remember, a live concert marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, on May 8, the BBC has announced

Culture

3 h. ago Why is Yale University implicitly endorsing Israeli extremist Ben

Shabtai, a Jewish society based at Yale, hosted the extremist far-right politician convicted of supporting terrorism. Why did Yale allow this?Let me start with a statement that should be obvious: deliberately starving 2 million people – half of whom are children – is indefensible. It is not complicated, it is not a nuanced situation that requires a PhD to parse. It is not an unfortunate and unavoidable part of war. It is quite simply indefensible. I would say that it is also very much prohibited by international human rights law, but that doesn’t seem to exist any more, does it?As I write this, no food, water or medicine has been allowed into Gaza for almost two months. It is impossible to know just how bad the situation really is because Israel has imposed a media blackout on the region. However, aid organizations have said: “The Gaza Strip is now likely facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the 18 months” since the war began. Thousands of children are malnourished. Childhood mal...

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3 h. ago First Europe, then the world: Twickenham awaits in year of twin peaks for England

Grand slam clash is vital stepping stone in Red Roses’ quest to reclaim the World Cup crown they last held in 2014There are two games to think about at Twickenham on Saturday, the one the Red Roses will play in, and the one they want to play in. The first is their grand slam decider against France, which kicks off at 4.45pm. The second – at the same venue, five months and one day later – is the World Cup final which, if everything goes as the team hopes at the Stadium of Light, Franklin’s Gardens, Ashton Gate and the other grounds they will visit between now and then, will be the next game they play at the home of English rugby.The Red Roses head coach, John Mitchell, has been around long enough to know the smart thing to do is separate the two. “We’ve got to be careful focusing on the World Cup final because we’ve got to earn the right to contest it,” Mitchell said this week. “It’s good to have the chance to be back at our home stadium, but it’s an isolated situation, that’s the wa...

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3 h. ago Emery engineering has Rashford and Aston Villa on the rise for FA Cup

Manager’s changeable lineups have pushed striker to usurp Ollie Watkins and likely lead the attack at WembleyUnai Emery keeps his Aston Villa players on their toes. Sometimes he tells his squad the lineup the day before a game, on other occasions half an hour before they depart the team hotel for the stadium on a match day. Training tends to offer some clues but of late there have been surprises. Emery, a hugely emotional character, has been known to make impulsive, snap calls. Morgan Rogers, a rare mainstay and one of Villa’s trio of undroppables, recently described how his manager’s decision‑making can feel like flip‑of-the-coin stuff.When the teamsheets are released an hour before kick-off at Wembley on Saturday, the eyeballs will jump towards the most intriguing selection dilemma: will Emery favour Marcus Rashford or Ollie Watkins? Continue reading...

Science

3 h. ago Coronation Street gives Gail Platt update after exit 4 months ago as fans 'just make' realisation

Fans will recall the moving scenes when Helen Worth was seen bowing out of the ITV soap on Christmas Day 2024

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4 h. ago Met Office reveals exactly how high temperatures will reach in UK capital cities every day next week

It comes after temperatures of up to 27C have been forecast for the UK next week

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4 h. ago Gus Atkinson ignites Surrey’s stuttering season with hostile spell against Somerset

Somerset (283ao) against Surrey: Atkinson capped a fine week with an impressive spell as the hosts edged the opening day at The Oval

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4 h. ago Beyonce mercilessly mocked as tickets for 'flop' Cowboy Carter tour reach same price as a McDonald's meal

Beyonce has been ridiculed by music fans after tickets for her struggling Cowboy Carter tour hit a new low this week.

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5 h. ago Emma Raducanu crashes out of Madrid Open to continue British struggles in Spain

Raducanu was beaten 6-4 2-6 6-2 in the Spanish capital, while Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal also lost

Events

5 h. ago Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade said Putin is ‘embarrassing’ Trump with latest Ukraine bombing

Trump repeatedly boasted during presidential campaign and after his White House victory that he could end Russia’s war in Ukraine in one day

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5 h. ago Nun whose emotional farewell to Pope Francis was seen around the world returns to say one last goodbye hours before the pontiff's coffin is sealed

French-Argentine nun, Sister Genevieve Jeanningros, was allowed into a restricted area on the first day of the pontiff's lying-in-state to pray before the coffin.

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6 h. ago Justin Bieber hits out at Hollywood 'bullies' in concerning post as he puts on united front with wife Hailey

Justin Bieber hit out at 'Hollywood bullies' in a new concerning post on Friday after putting on a united front with wife Hailey at breakfast the day prior.

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6 h. ago Former EastEnders star Danny Dyer admits joining soap 'saved his life' in heartbreaking admission

The actor has been missing from the show since Christmas Day of 2022

Events

6 h. ago Mirror's Daily Digest: Our top stories from Putin's Brit hate

In this Friday's Mirror Daily Digest, we've pulled together the biggest stories of the day - from Putin's Brit hate-list to a spy chief's revelation that blows open the mystery of Jill Dando's unsolved murder

Politics

6 h. ago Gregg Wallace reveals struggles with 'suicidal thoughts' after MasterChef scandal

Gregg Wallace revealed he struggled with suicidal thoughts after he was axed from MasterChef amid accusations of inappropriate behaviour on set

Events

6 h. ago Best time to mow your lawn to slash risk of 'damaged and diseased' grass

A garden expert has shared the best time of day to cut your grass to ensure a luscious lawn by summer - and it's bad news for anyone who likes to get up with the larks

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