14 h. ago Women carry a higher genetic risk of depression, new study says

Researchers in Australia find 16 genetic variants linked to depression in women but only eight in menWomen carry a higher genetic risk of depression, a new study has found.Claiming to be the largest genetic study to date on sex differences in major depression, the research published Wednesday in Nature Communications has found 16 genetic variants linked to depression in women and eight in men. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Timothée Chalamet bursts into Oscars race with rabid Marty Supreme reviews after surprise world premiere

Chalamet plays professional table tennis player Marty Mauser in the new A24 movie

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38 h. ago Nightclub boss to sell up after venue linked with 'serious crime'

The owner says the stress is affecting his physical and mental health

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39 h. ago Daria Kasatkina, Australia’s No 1 women’s tennis player, takes career break citing ‘mental stress’

Russian-born star has ‘hit a wall and can’t continue’She promises to be back in 2026 and ‘ready to rock’Australia’s women’s tennis No 1 has put her career on hold for the rest of the year stating “mentally and emotionally I am at breaking point”.Daria Kasatkina, who switched nationality from Russia to Australia earlier this year, immediately becoming national No 1, blamed the “emotional and mental stress” related to that change, the strain of not seeing her family and the relentless schedule of the tennis circuit. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Steven Gerrard given clear instructions on next move after Rangers sack Russell Martin

Steven Gerrard has been linked with a return to Rangers, but one of his ex-Liverpool teammates reckons he should take a different path to rebuild his managerial career

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43 h. ago Tennis pro gets boob job despite "you're not going to be able to play" warning

A French tennis player took nine months away from the sport this year and used that time to have a boob job, despite being warned she would not be able to play again

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56 h. ago Tennis star with £2.1m earnings becomes first pro to get boob job despite warnings

French tennis star Oceane Dodin is the first professional player to undergo a boob job and she has rejected warnings over the impact it could have on her sporting career

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56 h. ago Wimbledon star, 28, takes career break to get boob job after earning millions

French tennis star Oceane Dodin is the first professional player to undergo a boob job and she has rejected warnings over the impact it could have on her sporting career

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63 h. ago Vikings vs. Browns in London: Inactives, news, live updates as Dillon Gabriel makes first career start, Joe Flacco takes the bench

Vikings vs. Browns in London: Inactives, news, live updates as Dillon Gabriel makes first career start, Joe Flacco takes the bench  Yahoo Sports

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67 h. ago BBC staff 'took 20,000 sick days for mental health as stress, depression and anxiety rife at taxpayer

Some 20,884 days of work at the public service (pictured, file photo) were lost for psychological reasons in the year to the end of March.

Economics

3 d. ago Women’s Cricket World Cup: Match between Australia and Sri Lanka abandoned – as it happened

Match abandoned without a ball bowled in ColomboFrom friend of the OBO Mrinal Asija, it seems like the lightning is not easing up in Colombo.At least someone is enjoying the rain delay – Phoebe Litchfield is always a vibe. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Gaël Monfils, tennis’s great showman, prepares for his final bow

The Flying Frenchman thrilled crowds for two decades with acrobatics, charisma and pure joy. As he heads for retirement in 2026, the sport loses a rare entertainerThe curtain call has come for another beloved tennis star: the veteran French player Gaël Monfils will retire at the end of the 2026 season, his 22nd year on the men’s tour. In a social media post announcing the news on Wednesday, Monfils struck an upbeat tone, thanking family and fans while doffing a cap at the range of opponents he was privileged to face during the game’s “golden age”; prominent among his mentions were Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic – the only one in that group who is still playing. And while history is likely to remember the 39-year-old Monfils – whose résumé includes nearly 600 match victories, a career-best No 6 singles ranking and more than $24m in on-court earnings – as one of the more unfortunate victims of the Big Four epoch, he makes a compelling counterargument for s...

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4 d. ago Wimbledon tennis player, 28, says she's first active star to have a mid

French tennis player Oceane Dodin has revealed that she has had a breast enhancement - claiming she is the first active professional to do so.

Sport

4 d. ago Two Australian women and four children escape Syrian detention camp and flee to Victoria

The six Australians received no government assistance in their 500km journey from the violent Al-Hol detention camp to LebanonFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo Australian women and four children have escaped a Syrian detention camp and made their own way home to Victoria, as pressure mounts on the Australian government to repatriate its citizens.The two women and four children – the Guardian is not revealing their names or ages – escaped from the notorious Al-Hol detention camp in north-east Syria, travelling more than 500km to cross the Lebanese border, where they were able to obtain Australian documents in Beirut. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Australia off to a flyer with Gardner’s rapid century in defeat of New Zealand

Australia, 326, beat New Zealand, 237, by 89 runsGardner scores 115 off 83 ballsAshleigh Gardner struck the third-fastest century in a Women’s Cricket World Cup as Australia began their title defence by beating New Zealand by 89 runs in Indore.Gardner scored 115 runs off 83 balls with 16 fours and a six as Australia made 326 in 49.3 overs. It was the first century from a batter at No 6 or lower in the tournament’s history. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Women’s Cricket World Cup: Australia v New Zealand – as it happened

Australia begin their 50-over title defence in IndorePlay at Holkar Stadium starts 3pm local/7.30pm AESTAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailIlling fights back with some tighter bowling and Healy gets frustrated. She hits a mis-timed drive straight to Bates at cover.4th over: Australia 38-0 (Healy 18, Litchfield 20) Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Manchester United make final decision on winger after transfer talks

Man Utd youngster Sam Mather wanted to leave this summer to take the next step in his professional career.

Sport

8 d. ago Outlander's Sam Heughan 'emotional' being back home as he takes on new career venture

Outlander star Sam Heughan has been left "emotional" as he has taken on a new career venture in Scotland

Politics

1 week ago Thomas Skinner's unlikely new career move as he takes on Strictly Come Dancing

Thomas Skinner, who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing, recently joined forces with a pal for a song titled Bosh Drink Stella

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1 week ago Gabby Logan's affair with tennis player, plea from son and marriage 'regret'

Match of the Day presenter Gabby Logan is hosting the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final as England take on Canada at Twickenham

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