67 m. ago FACT FOCUS: Trump credited with rising military recruitment. Growth started before his reelection

Posts circulating on social media this week have praised President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sending military recruitment skyrocketing

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2 h. ago Air fryer expert claims beloved kitchen appliance can 'heighten arousal'

Air fryers have risen to become one of the most coveted kitchen items in recent years, and, according to one expert, it seems there could well be another reason behind their popularity

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2 h. ago The Bayeux Tapestry inspires fresh debate over ‘missed’ penis in depiction of historical battle

One Oxford scholar counted 93 penises - but another expert believes there is one more

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2 h. ago Mark Allen hits 147 then loses as Barry Hearn warns Crucible ‘not fit for purpose’

Allen makes history but loses 13-6 to Chris WakelinHearn: ‘We love the Crucible but it has to love us’Mark Allen wrote his name into Crucible history with a maximum 147 break at the World Snooker Championship – but fell to a 13-6 defeat in his second-round match against Chris Wakelin.Resuming 6-2 behind, Allen endured a nightmare first half of the morning session, losing all four frames to fall 10-2 down and at risk of going out with a session to spare. Wakelin hit breaks of 119, 71 and 75 as his opponent failed to pot a ball for three frames, immediately heading to the practice table at the interval. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Real Madrid may boycott Copa del Rey final over referee comments

Real Madrid refuse to turn up for pre-match eventsClub not ruling out no-show for Saturday showpieceJust 24 hours before kick-off, the Copa del Rey final was at risk of not going ahead after Real Madrid demanded that the Spanish football federation (RFEF) take action following comments made by the referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea in the build up to the game.Although Madrid did not explicitly ask for the official to be removed from his duties nor publicly threaten to boycott the match, they refused to turn up for the pre-match press conference, training session or the managers’ photocall and did not rule out a no-show on Saturday evening. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Expert warns that your appliances could be making your allergies worse

As hayfever season gets into full swing, an expert has warned that one household appliance could be aggravating your allergies to no end, urging shoppers to do their research before purchasing

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4 h. ago Reform’s Andrea Jenkyns cleared to run for Lincolnshire mayor just days before election

Dame Andrea said the move to prevent her from standing was a ‘political hit job aimed at smearing my candidacy’

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5 h. ago Common drug used by millions linked to 20% higher obesity risk if taken before certain age

Exposure to the common drug before the age of two has been linked to a higher BMI in a new study

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6 h. ago Morrisons issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning over risk product may contain 'small pieces of blue plastic'

Shoppers should return the product for a full refund

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6 h. ago How Blake Lively 'choreographed' 'reluctant' Ryan Reynolds REVEALED amid stilted TIME gala appearance

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds may have looked like Hollywood royalty at the Time100 Gala - but body language experts say their red carpet chemistry told a more complicated story.

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6 h. ago Cuts to food aid put more than 3 million malnourished people at risk in Ethiopia

The situation facing Ethiopia represents a “perfect storm of overlapping crises”, says the World Food Programme

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6 h. ago Pope Francis funeral: Donald Trump forced to take backseat behind Prince William

Pope Francis's funeral will take place on Saturday morning with dignitaries from around the world heading to the Vatican for the ceremony including US President Donald Trump

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6 h. ago Homeowners ditch popular garden item after realising it attracts rat

Homeowners are starting to realise there's one popular garden item which could be attracting rats - without them even realising - and it's quite eye-opening

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6 h. ago Travel expert warns of 'dangerous' scam at popular tourist locations in Italy

Lauren Quacquarelli, a travel expert who has written several guidebooks on the country and it's surrounding islands, has issued a warning to holidaymakers

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7 h. ago How some of Putin's top military chiefs have been picked off in series of bombings and shootings on Russian soil since Ukraine invasion began

The death of Yaroslav Moskalik will not have come as a shock to the Russian leadership.

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7 h. ago Secure superb spring savings by joining the Money Saving Club for free

The Money Saving Club is offering readers more ways to save money with a range of new newsletters that are full of tips, deals and stories all selected by the Mirror's money-saving experts.

Economics

7 h. ago Amanda Holden reveals her controversial relationship advice and the VERY cheeky way husband Chris Hughes keeps their spark alive

Amanda revealed she got relationship advice from expert Paul C. Brunson while the pair teamed up to film her new Netflix series, Cheat: Unfinished Business.

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7 h. ago Best time to mow your lawn to slash risk of 'damaged and diseased' grass

A garden expert has shared the best time of day to cut your grass to ensure a luscious lawn by summer - and it's bad news for anyone who likes to get up with the larks

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7 h. ago The 'beautiful' gardens which Salford residents can visit for free on Tuesdays

The RHS has extended free entry for Salford residents on Tuesdays at Garden Bridgewater.

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7 h. ago Prince William panicked over ordeal on royal tour which he 'watched through fingers'

Prince William was left terrified by a "hairy" moment while carrying out royal engagements, an expert has claimed

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