2 h. ago Ruben Amorim’s honesty is glorious but he must solve United’s first

The head coach does not want his players to be so passive yet there were glimmers against Arsenal of how this team can playSomething extraordinary happened at Old Trafford on Sunday, almost without precedent during Ruben Amorim’s four months as the Manchester United manager. His team enjoyed a half-time lead. The only time they had done so previously was in his third game in early December at home against Everton. Back then, they went in 2-0 up en route to a 4-0 win. Now, in match No 26, they were 1-0 ahead against Arsenal.Drill a little deeper and there is more remarkable detail. United have scored before the interval in only seven of Amorim’s games – a total of 10 goals. They have held the lead on five occasions in first halves, squandering three of them. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Drop review – a standout from White Lotus excels in tight first date thriller

SXSW film festival: Meghann Fahy lands a killer star vehicle with a fun, seat-edge piece of pulp entertainment, playing a woman tasked with killing her dateI have a special place in my heart for a movie that knows what it is, doesn’t mislead and delivers accordingly in a tight 90 minutes. Drop, as indicated by title and trailer, is a one-room thriller for the digital natives: what would happen if your phone was barraged by mysterious AirDropped memes telling you to kill your date, or your family dies? It’s a simple premise familiar to anyone who has received an unwanted dick pic on the subway, and one that writer/director Christopher Landon drills into with fresh and invigorating precision.And one elevated by two well-cast leads in Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar, who both keep their cards just close enough to their chests. Sklenar, recently in It Ends With Us, once again convincingly plays the nice, understanding guy to a woman who has survived domestic abuse; sweet and self-effac...

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5 h. ago Naturopathy doctor reveals the daily activities women should do during menopause

A naturopathic doctor has revealed the three things you should do everyday if you're going through menopause - and they're all extremely simple.

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6 h. ago Film fans spot cynical Blake Lively stunt at Another Simple Favor premiere

Blake Lively was accused of beefing up the crowd at the SXSW premiere of Another Simple Favor over the weekend, but social media critics appeared to misunderstand the red carpet layout.

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6 h. ago Woman from Wales classed as 'illegal alien' and detained in US cell for 12 days

'Becky is a kind, adventurous young woman who simply wants to return home to her family,' said her father

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6 h. ago How did Reform end up in such a mess? Is that a serious question?

Nigel Farage’s team is down to four MPs, with the suspended Rupert Lowe denouncing it as a “protest party led by the messiah”. Let’s not waste time wondering who’s wrong and who’s rightI have one primitive but foolproof tool of political analysis. Trying to balance competing claims in any matter of party discipline – unless it’s a party of which I am a member, in which case, of course, I have already picked a side – I think: “Does it sound as if anyone’s done the kind of vetting even I would know how to do?”Rupert Lowe has been suspended from Reform over claims of bullying and physical intimidation, which he says are without basis. He went on to say, on X, that he was “disappointed, but not surprised” by the allegations, which has a conspiratorial whiff. He has already said the allegations are false, so if he is not surprised to hear them made, it surely indicates that he thinks he is dealing with the kind of people who will expediently exploit any kind of nonsense. C...

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6 h. ago Fact check: Nigel Farage said he admired Vladimir Putin more than a decade ago

Claims were made about what Mr Farage had said about the Russian president.

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6 h. ago Wayne Rooney has just agreed with Ruben Amorim on £64m Man United transfer

Manchester United have an issue that they need to solve and it appears Wayne Rooney and Ruben Amorim are in agreement as to how to do that

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7 h. ago 'I knew my mother had dementia after she asked me one simple question'

Deborah Gatesman knew something was wrong with her mother Doreen when she began to ask for help with everyday tasks – then came the heartbreaking moment

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7 h. ago The 1% Club fans critique ITV after tricky question wipes out players

Saturday's instalment of the popular quiz show hosted by Lee Mack, 56, saw 100 hopefuls attempt to bag a cash prize.

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8 h. ago Stop bananas going brown with storage trick that makes them last much longer

Bananas often turn brown and mushy quickly, but there is a simple kitchen hack to stop this from happening

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8 h. ago What couples need to know about desire: ‘There’s no right or healthy amount of sex’

Desire discrepancy is one of the most common reasons couples come to certified sex and relationship practitioner Georgia Grace. Solving the issue means challenging false assumptionsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailHuman sexuality is often likened to a fingerprint: our desires, fantasies and physical responses are as unique as the ridges on our fingers. In session, when I share this analogy with couples, they are relieved to know it’s actually normal to be different from their partner.While it’s true that no two people are the same, when it comes to “mismatched libido” a predictable scenario will usually play out. In my first session with a couple, they will sit on opposite sides of the couch and say they haven’t had sex in months, or years. They are lost and desperate. One of them will share that they feel unwanted, and the other will admit that they want to want it, they just don’t. Because of this, they feel broken. They both agree sex is important for their relationship...

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9 h. ago GTA 6 Trailer 2 release date 'leaked', but fans sceptical over 'April Fool's'

GTA 6 fans have spotted a sneaky clue that teased Trailer 1's release date and offers a date for the next one — but is it all an elaborate hoax, or will we get news on April 1?

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9 h. ago US will be ‘central’ to climate fight even without Trump, says Cop30 president

André Corrêa do Lago suggests US organisations can play a constructive role even if government limits participationThe US will be “central” to solving the climate crisis despite Donald Trump’s withdrawal of government support and cash, the president of the next UN climate summit has said.André Corrêa do Lago, president-designate of the Cop30 summit for the host country, Brazil, hinted that businesses and other organisations in the US could play a constructive role without the White House. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago American actress and screenwriter looks adorable in childhood snap after going viral over awkward onscreen moment with very famous friend

An American actress and screenwriter looked simply adorable as a sweet childhood snap of her was shown during a recent TV appearance, which went viral for all the wrong reasons.

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10 h. ago Cheltenham Festival 2025 tips: Johnny Ward's best bets and accumulator for day one including Champion Hurdle

What looks, without question, the best of the four days of Cheltenham 2025 is upon us – and the Champion Hurdle is something to savour.

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10 h. ago Meghan Markle's childhood story about being a 'latchkey kid' from Netflix series called into question after viewers uncover 2016 clip

The Duchess of Sussex's Netflix show, With Love, Meghan, has raised questions about her upbringing.

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10 h. ago James Tavernier solves the great Rangers mystery – why does a team woeful at the weekend thrill on Thursdays?

The skipper has cleared up the conundrum that so confused Philippe Clement and many other observers

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11 h. ago Expert's four simple steps to get rid of moss and weeds in spring

Stuart Staples, head of technical at Westland Horticulture, has shared four simple steps to get rid of moss and weeds in your lawn and get it back to its best ahead of summer

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11 h. ago Dog trainer explains how to stop your pooch from pulling with simple changes

Many dog owners struggle with pulling on walks, but this dog trainer has highlighted key mistakes

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