24 h. ago I was enjoying a midnight swim. Then my girlfriend kissed me – and the nightmare began

Seventeen years ago Nathan Dunne was locked out of his body, or at least that’s how it felt. He talks about his battle with depersonalisation disorder – and his sudden fear of waterOn a cold winter’s night, in a “fit of spontaneity”, Nathan Dunne and his girlfriend went for a midnight swim on Hampstead Heath in London. They had been living together for a few months and, although it was dark and chilly, they “had a summer feeling in that first flush of the relationship”, Dunne says. They shed their clothes and waded into the shallows. After diving into the icy water, Dunne’s girlfriend put her lips to his cheek, and as they pulled apart, his life changed beyond all recognition. “It was like being struck. Like something came down,” he says, slicing the air with his hand. “The flip of a switch.”Dunne’s transformation sounds like a fairytale in reverse: one kiss, and his life turned into a nightmare. Seventeen years have passed since that night, and he still mostly explains the change i...

Politics

29 h. ago Fashion fans praise FatFace dress that 'skims over bumpy bits' and 'looks elegant'

FatFace's Iris Linen-Blend Dress is the ideal summer frock for those who want to look stylish but feel cool and comfortable at the same time

Culture

49 h. ago 'PSG are great to watch – anyone moaning about sportswashing is a virtue

BRENT A GOB: This week, our man Harry Brent is ranting and raving about the reaction to PSG's Champions League win, and the ridiculous post-season tour Manchester United went on

Politics

51 h. ago Daryll Neita makes bold prediction about chance of European Championship success

Daryll Neita has tasted success but remains desperate for her maiden major individual crown – and feels Birmingham next summer would be the perfect destination at which to achieve it.

Politics

3 d. ago Football transfer rumours: Arsenal target Rogers? Gyökeres and Cherki to Manchester?

Today’s rumours are feeling the envySix days into the first transfer window of the summer and the Mill is churning faster than a well-oiled machine. Leading the charge are Arsenal, whose Premier League sights has led them to add Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Feyenoord’s Igor Paixão to their shopping list of potential attacking targets. Getting Rogers would demand a significant fee – likely north of £50m – with the former Middlesbrough man pulling up trees for Unai Emery’s this season, scoring 14 goals and 15 assists in 54 games. Paixão would be the cheaper option for the north London outfit. The 24-year-old had an outstanding season in the Netherlands, scoring 16 and adding 14 assists in 34 league matches to be named Dutch footballer of the year.Manchester United have joined the lengthy list of clubs eyeing Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting. The Swede is apparently open to a move to Old Trafford despite the club not playing Champions League football next season. Ruben Amorim is report...

Sport

3 d. ago Transfer window updates, World Cup qualifying and more: football news – live

Men’s transfer interactive | Women’s transfer interactiveRead the latest edition of Football Daily | And mail BarryWomen’s Euro 2025: A glitzy, celeb-speckled Euro squad launch helped the feelgood factor around England’s Lionesses a month ahead of this summer’s Euros but there are still questions over squad harmony, strength in depth and player welfare. Words: Suzanne Wrack.Nations League semi-final: Down 5-1 after 67 minutes at the Stuttgart Arena, France scored three goals to reduce their deficit but it was Spain who advanced to Sunday’s final against Portugal. Sid Lowe reports Continue reading...

Sport

3 d. ago Sarina Wiegman and England still have work to do to blow away clouds of doubt | Suzanne Wrack

Glitzy Euro squad launch helps the feelgood factor but there are still questions over squad harmony, strength in depth and player welfareMusic thumping, quick transitions, a host of celebrities and inspirational words. There’s nothing like an England squad announcement video to get you in the mood for a major tournament. “I hope you can feel it from the streets to the stands, the summer is in the safest hands,” the poet Sophia Thakur tells us, exactly one month out from England’s first game of Euro 2025 against France.The slogan is “It’s time to go again” and the squad is announced by a host of big names, from Maisie Adam, Daisy May Cooper and Keely Hodgkinson, to David Beckham, Alex Scott, Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Man City can expect more transfer twists this summer amid major change

City are active in the transfer market in the weeks before the Club World Cup and things feel different this summer

Politics

7 d. ago How to make clam chowder – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Bring sea breezes into your kitchen with this creamy New England classic, in nine simple stepsI ate a lot of clam chowder in Massachusetts last summer. Thick and comfortingly creamy, it might feel a tad wintry were it not for the sweet, briny clams, which sing of sea breezes and sunshine. Though the name derives from the French chaudière, or cauldron, chowder is New England through and through, and best eaten in the fresh air, whether that’s in Cape Cod or Capel-le-Ferne.Prep 40 min Soak 20 minCook 30 min Serves 4 Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Bruno Fernandes moment in Manchester United win summed up feelings

Man Utd won 3-1 against Hong Kong on Friday and here are the moments you might have missed from the game.

Politics

1 week ago Feel wiped out in the summer months? It could be hidden sign of a deadly paralysing disease that's on the rise, top GP warns

According to Dr Asif Ahmed, an NHS GP , if you have pain, fatigue or visual problems, which worsen in hot weather, it could be a sign of the disease.

Events

1 week ago Antony wanted 'revenge' on Manchestr United after January transfer window exit

Manchester United winger Antony is aiming to help Real Betis win the Conference League on Wednesday night when they face Chelsea

Politics

1 week ago Boden's perfect summer dress makes shoppers 'feel a million dollars' and it's now £44

Boden's Ivy Smocked Midi Dress is the ideal summer dress for any occasion

Economics

1 week ago Levi Colwill sums up Chelsea squad's feelings over Enzo Maresca style after rant at critics

Levi Colwill has said Enzo Maresca was entirely justified for hitting back at Chelsea's critics after they secured return to the Champions League next season

Politics

1 week ago Alejandro Garnacho shows true colours with reaction to Ruben Amorim's Man Utd speech

Manchester United ended their season with a 2-0 win against Aston Villa at Old Trafford, but there were a number of moments you may have missed from the game

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Simba’s cooling duvet stopped me from overheating at night – and it’s now on sale’

The summer heat can make getting a good night’s sleep feel impossible, so I put Simba’s cooling duvet to the test to see if stopped overheating at night and helped me sleep better

Politics

2 w. ago Bruno Fernandes makes honest admission about Manchester United's players after Aston Villa win

Man United brought the curtain down on the 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.

Sport

2 w. ago Ruben Amorim makes promise to Man Utd fans in strong message on disastrous season

Ruben Amorim got on the microphone after Manchester United secured their final win of the Premier League season and apologised to the club's fans, but maintained the good times were coming

Events

2 w. ago Boden shoppers 'feel amazing' in 'really flattering' summer dress that's on sale

Boden customers can save on the popular dress with a summer discount code, and there are four colours to choose from

Economics

2 w. ago Daniel Levy gives no clarity on Ange Postecoglou future in end

Postecoglou delivered an eagerly-awaited trophy for Spurs’ much-maligned chairman with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao.

Politics