10 m. ago Women are getting a risky and bizarre type of cosmetic tweak to look like K

Growing numbers of women are undergoing a bizarre cosmetic procedure to sculpt their necklines and make their shoulders appear slimmer and more feminine.

Events

25 m. ago Taxpayers to get lower interest rates in days as HMRC confirms change

HMRC has revealed the exact dates new interest rates will come into effect following the Bank of England change

Economics

62 m. ago Sheridan Smith says she ‘used to drink’ to cope but now is a ‘totally different person’

‘I was always going back and forth between drinking and sobriety,’ actor said

Politics

70 m. ago Second Afghan data breach creates new headache for Government after thousands 'had personal details exposed'

Up to 3,700 people who were brought to Britain from Afghanistan have potentially been impacted

Politics

99 m. ago Did the system update ruin your boyfriend? Love in a time of ChatGPT | Arwa Mahdawi

Some people with AI partners expressed dismay at the new GPT-5 modelYou’ve met the love of your life; someone who understands you like no one else ever has. And then you wake one morning and they’re gone. Yanked out of your world, and the digital universe, by a system update.Such is the melancholic lot of a group of people who have entered into committed relationships with digital ‘partners’ on OpenAI’s ChatGPT. When the tech company released its new GPT-5 model earlier this month, described by chief executive Sam Altman as a “significant step forward”, certain dedicated users found that their digital relationships had taken a significant step back. Their companions had undergone personality shifts with the new model; they weren’t as warm, loving or chatty as they used to be.Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago City firms offer ‘bring your dog’ and cookies as perks to lure workers back to office

Hair straighteners in bathrooms and running clubs among pushes to reduce WFH

Society

2 h. ago Judges who bring their personal politics to court should be removed, insists shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick

Tighter pre-appointment checks for those with partisan views are needed, the MP (pictured) for Newark, Nottinghamshire, said.

Events

3 h. ago Scientists pinpoint the personality type which is most likely to have mental health problems

Experts warned that further research was now vital to explore how the personality type influences the effectiveness of mental health treatments.

Science

3 h. ago Billie Shepherd reveals devastating Lyme disease diagnosis that left her bed bound as she becomes latest celeb to open up about battle with the condition

The TV personality, 35, opened up about her 'really tough' battle with the condition that saw her struggling through periods of agonising pain and extreme fatigue.

Events

3 h. ago ‘I paid £500 after finding my dream dog for sale online. There was one problem – it didn’t exist’

New data shows Brits have lost £7.2m to pet fraud since 2019

Economics

3 h. ago Katie Price breaks silence after being locked in bitter feud with ex

The model admitted she is a ‘sinner’ and ‘hasn't always been the best mother’ after years of personal battles

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Now it's about personal happiness’: popular Granny Wang dating show belies China’s plummeting marriage rate

Zhou Mei’s matchmaking show draws crowds in person and online, but young Chinese increasingly choose singledomThe crowd is sweltering under a red and gold awning, but Granny Wang has them rapt. Packed into the space in front of the 62-year-old’s small stage, and spilling out on to the wooden bleachers above, hundreds of people have gathered to hear Granny Wang – real name Zhao Mei – play matchmaker to young men and women at a daily show in a theme park in Kaifeng, an ancient city in central China’s Henan province.One man who volunteers to be set up comes on stage and tells Zhao that a previous relationship broke down due to a lack of time. “Well, now that you’ve met your ideal partner here, you’ll have the time,” she assures him, and the crowd cheers. Continue reading...

Culture

5 h. ago Vet shares five things he'd never do with his dog but not everyone agrees

A vet shared the five things he would never do with his dog as he issued a warning to pet owners everywhere - and while most people agree, some think it's too extreme

Politics

5 h. ago What links Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Ariana Grande? The Saturday quiz

From chicken jockey to swearing consultant, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Which singer was officially declared a national hero of Barbados in 2021?2 What made a landfall on 29 August 2005 near Buras-Triumph, Louisiana?3 Which film immortalised the phrase “chicken jockey”?4 What is the oldest surviving work of Islamic architecture?5 Ian Martin was the swearing consultant on which TV series?6 What are China’s two special administrative regions?7 Skeet and trap are disciplines of which Olympic sport?8 What organisation did Harry Pollitt lead for almost 30 years?What links: 9 An American Tragedy; Gentlemen Prefer Blondes; Mrs Dalloway; The Great Gatsby; The Trial?10 The Beatles; John Travolta; John Lennon; Frankie Goes to Hollywood; Madonna; Ariana Grande?11 Reeves; Reeve; Cain; Routh; Cavill; Corenswet?12 Iquitos; Leticia; Manaus and Macapá?13 Adam and Eve; Four Horsemen; Praying Hands; Rhinoceros; Young Hare?14 Giuseppe Savoldi (Napoli) and Olivia Smith (Arsenal)?15 1960...

Politics

5 h. ago Long Story Short: this Jewish family comedy from the creator of BoJack Horseman is painfully beautiful

A sweeping, hilarious family saga told in multiple timelines from the 50s to the present day. Yes, that’s right – it’s basically Bluey meets TolstoyLike schoolboys, my friend Charlie and I send each other coded messages. One of these is “Am back on the horse”, which means “Rewatching BoJack Horseman”, which means “Having a mental health crisis”. The recipient knows to go to the other’s house with Danish pastries and some grass to touch. That show changed my life. The Simpsons had redefined what a cartoon could be, Ren & Stimpy and South Park were transgressive thrill-rides. But Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s tale of a washed-up actor chasing redemption wasn’t just adult; it was profound.So I was worried, approaching the new animated series from that show’s creators. It’s not about celebrity. There are no talking dogs or porcupines, or underwater worlds. No Will Arnett. How could I watch without expectation? It feels unfair yet unavoidable to keep an artist’s previous work in mind. Isn’t...

Politics

6 h. ago Jenrick calls for removal of judges who ‘bring personal politics’ into job

The shadow justice secretary said ‘partisan’ judges are bringing judiciary ‘into serious disrepute’.

Politics

6 h. ago Alison Brie and Dave Franco on horror, fame and marriage: ‘Divulging so much personal info lately... it’s been a little scary’

They found fame in ‘Mad Men’ and ‘Superbad’ respectively, but the married pair are now far more eager to gross you out. They speak to Adam White about their very grisly new horror movie ‘Together’, the disappointment that followed Brie’s starring role in ‘Glow’, and their love of watching one another die horribly on screen

Events

9 h. ago Five common myths about PIP that could be costing people up to £749 a month

Personal Independence Payments can be a much-needed lifeline for disabled people, but thousands may be unnecessarily turning down this help

Economics

10 h. ago Warning issued as common toxic substance could 'kill dog in minutes'

Dog owners are being urged to keep their dogs away from a common toxic substance that is found in freshwater and which can make them extremely ill and even lead to death

Events

10 h. ago Couples who've made life change given £1,000 DVLA driving licence alert

A driving licence is more than a simple form of identification, it is a legal document that must accurately reflect a person's current legal name to avoid a fine

Economics