62 m. ago Gen Z eat spicy food so they don't look 'weak' in front of friends

A study of 2,000 adults found those aged 18-28 have the highest endurance for fiery dishes, with 43% rating their own spice tolerance as 'high' or 'very high'

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63 m. ago Foodie tests out new Krispy Kreme pistachio doughnut and is surprised by one thng

Krispy Kreme launched its new Pistachio Overload doughnut in UK stores after it first dropped in Australia last month, and a food critic has now shared her review of the treat

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70 m. ago Gary Neville delivers brutal verdict as he names combined Man Utd and Spurs XI

Manchester United are set to take on Tottenham in the Europa League final next month but former Red Devils star Gary Neville has a major concern ahead of the clash

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78 m. ago New rule change for UK homeowners that could save you 'up to £533 a year on energy bills'

Heat pumps can significantly reduce a property's energy demand - and it is now becoming much easier to install them

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1 hour ago Taiwo Awoniyi has been left in intensive care by the worst rule in football

Comment: Awoniyi collided with the post when trying to find a crucial winner for Nottingham Forest - but thanks to a nonsensical rule, his painstaking efforts were in vain

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2 h. ago Food grown with fewer chemicals? Meet the scientist showing the way

Microbiologist Mariangela Hungria's research helped her country become an agricultural powerhouse

Science

2 h. ago 'We tested every large SUV you can buy in the UK and came to a surprise verdict'

A group of motoring experts have spent time with every large SUV on sale in the UK and have decided on their top 10, with the winner being a shock to many avid car fans

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2 h. ago Food grown with fewer chemicals? Meet the Brazilian scientist showing the way

Microbiologist Mariangela Hungria's research helped her country become an agricultural powerhouse

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2 h. ago Gamer, 25, develops terrifying 'dropped head syndrome' from looking at his phone too much

Japanese medics have warned young people to be aware of the dangers of prolonged smartphone use after treating a 25-year-old man whose gaming habit led him to develop dropped head syndrome.

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2 h. ago Car finance update from Martin Lewis as millions could be owed £1,100

The Supreme Court is set to rule on a case involving undisclosed commissions which could see millions of people who took out car finance before 2021 receive a payout.

Economics

3 h. ago Trump meets with new 'young, attractive' Syrian leader after pledging to drop sanctions on war

President Donald Trump met with Syria 's new leader, President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Wednesday morning during his trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .

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3 h. ago How to turn old bread into a classic Portuguese soup – recipe

A waste-saving, resourceful and powerfully flavoured broth featuring coriander, garlic and old breadToday’s punchy and bright-green garlic and coriander soup is an intriguing Portuguese way to use up stale bread. The recipe is adapted from the traditional açorda of Alentejo, where it’s thought of as the region’s signature dish. Açorda is said to have been born from necessity, a waste-saving and resourceful soup that’s transformed by olive oil, plentiful herbs and rich egg. I find this take on it particularly interesting because, instead of simmering the coriander, garlic and egg in hot broth, they are instead put in a bowl and the broth is poured over them. This enhances the powerful flavours of the garlic and coriander, and the whole lot is then ladled over stale bread. For a vegetarian version, just omit the fish. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Trump meets with new 'young, attractive' Syrian leader after pledging to drop sanctions on wartorn country

President Donald Trump met with Syria 's new leader, President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Wednesday morning during his trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia .

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3 h. ago Celebrated Scots chef to open new ‘social hub’ pub and restaurant

The Edinburgh neighbourhood of Stockbridge is set to welcome a bustling new pub and restaurant, and there’s a celebrated chef on board.

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3 h. ago Bella Hadid pushes the boundaries of Cannes Film Festival 'naked' new dress rule

Cannes Film Festival implemented a last minute dress code rule putting an end to celebrities showing up to the red carpet with risqué outfits, and long time attendee Bella Hadid didn't disappoint

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3 h. ago The Independent’s Food and Drink Editor to swap pen for pan at charity dinner in aid of Action Against Hunger

Critics become the critiqued as Hannah Twiggs joins a lineup of food writers heading into the kitchen for a one-night-only dinner at Roe in support of Action Against Hunger

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3 h. ago Hugely popular chocolate set to return after 11 years and people can't wait

The much-loved chocolate treat was first introduced by Mars Inc in 2003 - only to be discontinued in 2014 due to 'poor sales', but now it appears it is making a comeback

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4 h. ago Rupert Lowe slams ‘viper’ Farage as inquiry into alleged threats against Reform party chair is dropped

Rupert Lowe said Nigel Farage is a ‘coward and a viper’ who must never be PM

Society

4 h. ago Met Office verdict on when it will rain next after 'unusually dry' spring in UK

England faces a 'medium' risk of drought this summer without sustained rainfall – so when will it next rain?

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4 h. ago Manage diabetes by eating this one food at least twice a week

If you're living with diabetes, there are certain foods you should be eating as part of a healthy diet

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