56 m. ago Can stalkers be rehabilitated – and do they deserve our compassion?

We often hear from victims but what drives a stalker to cross the line? Charlotte Cripps hears how one man’s descent into obsession offers insight into the roots of this behaviour – and how we might be able to recondition and reintroduce offenders to society

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1 hour ago Apple heads into annual showcase reeling from AI missteps, tech upheaval and Trump's trade war

After stumbling out of the starting gate in Big Tech’s pivotal race to create artificial intelligence, Apple will try to regain its footing Monday with its annual showcase for the next generation of software powering the iPhone and other popular products

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1 hour ago Whatever happened to Billy Bibbit? The extraordinary life of actor Brad Dourif

He was Oscar-nominated for his unforgettable work alongside Jack Nicholson, in one of the greatest films of all time. It was the start of his career as the ultimate character actor. He discusses David Lynch, Ian McKellen and the joy of playing a murderous dollBrad Dourif knew it was time to retire from acting when he stopped feeling well, anything about the parts he was being offered. “I got to a place where if somebody offered me something, all I felt was an empty: oh.” It had started in 2013, after a production of Tennessee Williams’s The Two-Character Play. That had been an extraordinary experience, with his co-star Amanda Plummer “by far the best actor I’ve ever worked with”, but left him wondering if there was anything he still wanted to do professionally. Acting no longer got him excited; it just left him tired. “It became clear to me after a while that I just really didn’t want to work any more.”We speak over video call from his home in upstate New York, where he lives with C...

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2 h. ago 'I'm a fashion editor and found an unlikely retailer selling glitzy festival

The brand may be known for its lingerie and adult toys, but it's really been killing the fashion game recently - and its latest drop is no different

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3 h. ago ‘We’re not afraid of you’: LA protesters, enraged by Trump, flood the streets

Traffic stopped, signs were brandished, insults were hurled – and the size of the protest seemed to take police by surpriseUS politics live – latest updatesThousands of Angelenos enraged by Donald Trump’s decision to commandeer their state national guard swamped the downtown streets on Sunday, bringing a major freeway to a standstill. But the national guard, hemmed in by the protesters and by dozens of Los Angeles police cruisers, played almost no role in any of it.A vocal, boisterous but largely peaceful sea of protesters engulfed the north-eastern corner of downtown Los Angeles around city hall and the federal courthouse. They hurled insults at Trump and at the immigration enforcement teams who had conducted mass arrests of undocumented migrants in the area on Friday. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Greta Thunberg's 'freedom flotilla' boarded by IDF troops: Israel confirms it has intercepted Gaza

The activists onboard started reporting 'attacks' around 2am local time, and Israel quickly confirmed it had boarded the 'selfie yacht'.

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5 h. ago After five failed rounds of IVF, my partner died. I thought I'd go mad with grief... instead I took the most desperate measure and used his sperm to father the children I longed for: CHARLOTTE CRIPPS

I was 40 and preparing for another IVF cycle as me and my partner, Alex, tried for a baby. But a Tuesday that had started off feeling like any other put me on a path towards the family I have now.

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6 h. ago Startling sum North missed out on for transport under Tories in 'decade of deceit'

Analysis by think-tank the IPPR found the North of England would have had an extra £140billion in transport cash if it was treated the same as London under the Tories

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7 h. ago Manchester murder victim 'ran to house for help' with serious injuries before tragic death

Three people have been arrested amid Greater Manchester Police's murder investigation after a teenage boy died in the New Moston area of the city on Sunday evening

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7 h. ago Manchester murder probe: Boy, 13, 'ran to house for help' with serious injuries before he died

Three people have been arrested amid Greater Manchester Police's murder investigation after a teenage boy died in the New Moston area of the city on Sunday evening

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8 h. ago Uriah Rennie, first black referee in Premier League, dies aged 65

Trailblazing official battled rare neurological conditionRennie oversaw more than 300 top-flight matchesUriah Rennie, the first black Premier League referee, has died at the age of 65. The Jamaica-born official grew up in Sheffield and oversaw more than 300 top-flight matches, starting with his breakthrough appointment as Derby hosted Wimbledon in August 1997. The game was, however, abandoned due to floodlight failure.The Sheffield and Hallamshire County Football Association posted on X: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former chair and trailblazing referee, Uriah Rennie. Uriah made history as the Premier League’s first black referee, officiating over 300 top-flight matches between 1997 and 2008. He broke down barriers, shaped our football community and inspired generations to come. Our thoughts are with Uriah’s family and friends at this difficult time.” Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Post Office Horizon scandal victims offered 'pathetic' levels of compensation

Dozens of postmaster in the Post Office Horizon scandal have been offered “pathetic”compensation, it has been claimed, following the ITV hit show drawing attention to the ordeal

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9 h. ago Family of Nottingham attack victims complain about ‘offensive’ watchdog meeting

Valdo Calocane killed students Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and caretaker Ian Coates, 65, in the city in June 2023.

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9 h. ago Horror as skydiving plane crashes to the ground in Tennessee

The Tennessee Highway Patrol said that there was between 16 to 20 people on board the aircraft, some of whom have been taken by airlift to nearby hospitals.

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10 h. ago Coleen Rooney makes mercy dash to help child victims of Putin's 'evil' war in Ukraine

Coleen Rooney said she was inspired by her four boys and adopted sister, Rosie.

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10 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz saves three match points to beat Sinner in epic French Open final

Alcaraz wins 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2)Spaniard wins fifth grand slam title against world No 1As he faced up to the excruciating reality of trailing three championship points against the best player in the world, Carlos Alcaraz started his service preparation from the Court Philippe-Chatrier baseline with a deep, long breath. For most other players in the history of tennis, there was no reason to believe in any outcome other than defeat.In his short time competing in the biggest matches of his sport, ­however, Alcaraz has made it clear that he is different to anyone who has come before him, both in the way he approaches his tennis and the unwavering belief that underpins his ­success. Alcaraz recovered and pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the sport, in an otherworldly confrontation, spectacularly toppling the world No 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) after five hours and 29 minutes to defend his French Open title in Paris. Con...

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10 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz crowned Roland Garros champion for second time after downing Jannik Sinner in five

The pair’s rivalry gained a new chapter on the Paris clay

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10 h. ago Ukrainian President Zelenskyy wants Trump to pressure Russia and help broker an end to the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told ABC This Week co-anchor Martha Raddatz that he sees Donald Trump as a key figure who can end the war with Russia.

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11 h. ago SOAS students speak at London meeting for Momodou Taal: “It is startling the similarities that we face”

SOAS students speak at London meeting for Momodou Taal: “It is startling the similarities that we face”  World Socialist Web Site

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11 h. ago The best year of my life – Craig Bellamy relishing unbeaten start as Wales boss

Avoiding a loss in Brussels would equal a Welsh record of 10 games without defeat.

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