9 h. ago ‘No agenda’ in Guardian investigation of Noel Clarke, high court hears

Actor accuses newspaper of libel in articles about his alleged sexual misconductThere was “no agenda” in the Guardian’s investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Noel Clarke, the high court has heard.In her second day in the witness box, Lucy Osborne, an investigative correspondent at the Guardian, defended the publication’s reporting in the face of questioning from the former Doctor Who star’s barrister, Philip Williams. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Caroline Weir: ‘I am not the loudest but I’d like to think I lead by example’

Midfielder wants to win silverware with Real Madrid and inspire girls and boys in Scotland as the SFA launches Galáctica, a documentary about herIn a Dunfermline back garden, a young girl doing keepy-uppies in her No 5 Zidane Real Madrid kit turns, shoots and scores in the bottom corner of a green, handbuilt, wooden board, painted by her dad to mark the outlines of a goal. Her family’s video footage is a reminder that the one club Caroline Weir always wanted to play for was Real Madrid.Fast forward two decades and that same all-white shirt – this time with Weir on the back – hangs on the walls of an Edinburgh cinema as the 29-year-old greets guests attending the premiere of a documentary the Scottish Football Association have made to honour their 108-times-capped midfielder. It feels fitting the film is being released within a fortnight of Weir scoring two decisive late goals in the women’s team’s first el clásico victory over Barcelona. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Inside awkward row engulfing chocolate box village seen in The Holiday

A row has broken out between residents of the famous village from The Holiday and the council after new flowerbeds were installed - with locals saying they aren't 'in keeping' with the chocolate box village

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10 h. ago Shoppers see fine lines reduced 'straight away' with Elizabeth Arden cream that's now under £25

There's an Elizabeth Arden cream causing a stir among skincare shoppers for its fast results when it comes to banishing fine lines, frown lines and neck crape - and now it's under £25

Economics

11 h. ago Daniel Dubois coach admits ‘emotional’ reason he doesn’t want Derek Chisora fight

Chisora is the mandatory challenger for Dubois’s IBF title, according to the latter’s promoter Frank Warren

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12 h. ago Why is your boss a narcissist? Blame the job ad that got them hired

The language used in many job postings appeals to people with ‘a grand view of self’, researchers findLooking for an employee who’s ambitious, self-reliant and thinks outside the box? You might be fishing for a narcissist.A study by behavioral researchers looked at the corporate speak used in job postings and found that certain turns of phrase are catnip for those with, as a researcher puts it, “a grand view of self”. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago I don’t want to die with a freezer full of seeds. It’s time to rethink biodiversity and preservation | Chris Smith

Hurricane Helene proved a hard truth: a freezer of seeds is the literal version of putting all your eggs in one basketAbout a month after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina last fall, Roger Wynn and I met in an Asheville, North Carolina, supermarket parking lot. He’d driven two hours from Little Mountain, South Carolina, where the passing storm had also left its destructive mark.“When the power finally came back on,” Wynn said, “two of my freezers didn’t work.” Wynn was worried not about spoiled food inside, but his seed collection. On that autumn day, in an act of forced downsizing and seed philanthropy, Wynn handed over two boxes filled with seeds. He wanted me, as founder of the non-profit Utopian Seed Project, to share the seeds with farmers across the region. The boxes contained a trove of Appalachian varieties: speckled field peas, white mountain half-runner beans, purple-podded bush beans and lots of butterbeans. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Joyce vs Hrgovic: Date, fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction and ring walks

Hrgovic steps in as replacement to fight Joyce after Dillian Whyte pulled out with a finger injury

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12 h. ago Netflix actor dies aged 44 after collapsing on treadmill while training at gym

Netflix star Vittorio Pirbazari, a body builder who has appeared in shows like Netflix's Dogs of Berlin, has sadly died after collapsing in a gym while running on a treadmill

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12 h. ago Grand National 2025 runners, riders, latest odds and full list of horses

Last year’s winner, I Am Maximus, is in contention to triumph once again at Aintree for famed trainer Gordon Elliott

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13 h. ago I’ve walked 10,000 steps a day for three years – these five surprising benefits persuaded me to make it a habit

Movement is good for you, and walking is one of the most accessible forms of movement there is. You don’t need a gym membership, shiny new running shoes or any other expensive equipment to do it – just leave the house and put one foot in front of the other.

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13 h. ago Movie fans ecstatic as classic 90s film confirms epic return a whopping 28 years after its debut

The movie became a huge hit and according to Box Office Mojo, the film is the 'seventh highest-grossing slasher film as of 2021'.

Culture

13 h. ago Bodybuilder Netflix star dies 'on treadmill at the gym' one day after chilling selfie

German actor Vittorio Pirbazari is known for his role as a villain in Netflix series Dogs of Berlin and is believed to have died in the gym following a lengthy break from exercising

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13 h. ago Man City star reveals he's worn the same underwear in matches for EIGHT YEARS

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson left former Newcastle United star taken aback when he revealed his surprising lone superstition for matches in the Premier League

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14 h. ago Netflix bodybuilding star died after collapsing on treadmill

Vittorio Pirbazari had only just returned to the gym after an injury.

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14 h. ago Grab Vans classic trainers that are 'so comfortable' for £33 in a limited

Vans trainers are a staple for every wardrobe and are perfect for pairing with all of your summer outfits, and now they have a £20 price cut in a limited time Amazon offer

Economics

14 h. ago Chesney Hawkes performs special Music Box session as he releases first album in over a decade

Nineties pop sensation Chesney Hawkes performed an intimate acoustic session for The Independent’s Music Box sessions as he prepares to release his first album in over a decade.

Culture

15 h. ago German Netflix star bodybuilder, 44, collapses and dies 'while on gym treadmill' a day after tragic last selfie

Vittorio Pirbazari, 44, known for his villain role in Dogs of Berlin , passed away on Monday with fellow actor and filmmaker Said Ibrahim taking to Instagram to confirm the tragic news.

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15 h. ago Netflix star dies aged 44 after collapsing on treadmill in gym

It's been announced that German bodybuilding star Vittorio Pirbazari - who has appeared in shows including Netflix's Dogs of Berlin - has died at the age of 44

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16 h. ago Vans classic trainers that are ‘so comfortable they don’t need breaking in’ get a £20 price cut

Shoppers have been praising a pair of Vans trainers for being 'so comfortable' and perfect for those on their feet all day long, and they've currently got £20 off in a limited-time offer

Economics