45 m. ago ‘I stripped away this caricature that I created’: Pamela Anderson on makeup, activism and gardening

The star of Baywatch and The Last Showgirl answers questions from Observer readers and famous fans including Stella McCartney, Liam Neeson, Ruby Wax and Naomi KleinPamela Anderson, makeup-free and beautiful in a floral Westwood suit, is making a fuss of my dog. My dog likes her. I’m not a particular believer in the idea that animals are great character judges but, in this case, me and the dog are aligned. I like Anderson too. She combines openness with a kind of vulnerability, and you warm to her immediately.Settled on a sofa in a small dressing room off a photography studio, she asks for a coffee and promptly spills it everywhere. “I strive for imperfection,” she jokes. “I strive for it, and I just hit it every time.” Cortado mopped, she takes a breath, before talking excitedly of a new phase in her eventful life. “A door opened, and I walked through,” she says. “It’s hard to believe.” Continue reading...

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45 m. ago Woman blasted over 'silly' baby name that 'sound completely made

One woman though she might be unfairly judging her mum's baby name suggestions for her future grandchild, but she's been told her mum needs a 'reality check' after posting about the situation on Reddit

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45 m. ago Michael Ball 'felt like a freak' after accident that meant he'd never have kids

Musical theatre legend Michael Ball has been with his partner, Cathy McGowan, for more than 30 years - but the BBC Radio 2 star revealed the sad reason why he's never had children

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62 m. ago Actress takes after her superstar parents as she poses for Instagram snaps

This aspiring actress has very famous parents. 

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62 m. ago Philippe Clement on Rangers brink LIVE as 49ers takeover nears and Neil McCann has fans begging him for Ibrox return

Fans cannot do it anymore and it appears the man at the helm is acutely aware he is now in borrowed time

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65 m. ago Revealed: The astrological sign that is shared by some of Britain's most notorious serial killers

One strange astrological coincidence in the UK is the number of prolific serial killers who were born under the same star sign.

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75 m. ago What can Keir Starmer say at the White House that Donald Trump might listen to? | Andrew Rawnsley

The stakes couldn’t be higher and the risks couldn’t be greater when the prime minister visits Washington this weekFor British prime ministers, with their ideas about the world shaped by the histories of Churchill and Roosevelt, Maggie and Ronnie, and the rest of the folklore about the transatlantic alliance, the prospect of a visit to the White House usually causes tingles of excitement. One of our senior diplomats once offered me an explanation of the allure: “The red carpet is laid out, the national anthems are played, all that stuff is very seductive.” This will be customarily accompanied by ritualistic words about the importance and invincibility of the “special relationship”.Number 10 lobbied hard to get Sir Keir Starmer across the Atlantic early in the second term of Donald Trump and, until recently, Downing Street people were telling themselves that an encounter between the two men needn’t be a disaster and might even turn out to be a success. In the weeks since Trump’s re-e...

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75 m. ago Man City vs Liverpool expected teams with Erling Haaland facing late fitness test

Erling Haaland stayed on the bench for Manchester City's Champions League exit in midweek and the striker faces a race against time to be fit to start at home to Liverpool

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78 m. ago Conservative influencer sues Elon Musk for paternity test after claiming he is the father of her baby son

Ashley St. Clair says Elon Musk has shown no interest in custody and has only seen the baby on three occasions

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1 hour ago Redrawing of global energy markets map set to heap benefits on US

The prospects of peace and the return of Russian gas looks likely to serve the interests of Donald TrumpThe Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago has reverberated through the global energy industry; unravelling Europe’s decades-long reliance on gas imported via pipelines from Russia, and triggering a global squeeze on gas markets that unleashed a cost of living crisis still felt today.The prospect of a peace deal has many wondering whether the energy industry could be upended once again; this time giving way to a market serving the interests of the US president hoping to broker the deal. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Ludvig Aberg channels inner Tiger Woods with perfect response to winning in front of PGA legend

Ludvig Aberg got his hands on the Genesis Invitational in front of Tiger Woods last weekend, but like the 82-time PGA Tour winner, the young Swede wants more

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1 hour ago Billie Shepherd's surprising TOWIE confession as she eyes up TV comeback

TOWIE OG Billie Shepherd admits that, nine years after her departure from the drama-filled reality show that made her a star, she will be 'forever' grateful for the opportunities it gave her

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1 hour ago Pregnant woman shows how baby bump dramatically changes in size from morning to evening

Jenny Zhou was 13 weeks pregnant when she took to TikTok to share the difference in bump size between morning and night - and people were left baffled

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1 hour ago Cane Corso is new 'XL bully on steroids' but footballers love the controversial breed

EXCLUSIVE: The Italian mastiff is loved by celebrities, in no small part due to their natural disposition as guard dogs, with high profile name owners including Tottenham and England star James Maddison

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2 h. ago With the US no longer reliable on Ukraine, it’s time for Rachel Reeves to rip up her fiscal rules

Tax doesn’t have to be taxing

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2 h. ago I see my wife once a year. Can I question her on her love life?

Faithlessness doesn’t only have to take the form of infidelity. It can be the slow erosion of trust and careThe question My wife and I live in different countries and see each other once a year. The last time we saw each other we argued all the time and slept in separate beds. I’ll be going to see her soon and I’m worried she’s seeing someone else, although I have no proof. She will expect sex from me, and I think I should protect myself by wearing a condom. How should I broach the condom suggestion without upsetting her, especially if she is actually being totally faithful?Philippa’s answer It seems that your marriage is not in great shape. Rather than worrying about condoms, I think you need to think and talk about your relationship together. It sounds like you’ll need time to adjust and get to know each other again, and gradually find a place that feels natural and comfortable for both of you. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘Was this a big mistake?’: How Vera Drew defied Warner Bros and turned the Batman universe trans

‘The People’s Joker’ reframes the iconic DC Comics villain as a young trans comedian. After years of legal uncertainty, the film is finally out in UK cinemas. Louis Chilton speaks to its inimitable director and star

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2 h. ago Tate McRae: ‘I find the Britney Spears comparisons so flattering and scary’

As the 21-year-old Canadian pop star releases her third album ‘So Close To What’, she speaks to Ellie Muir about fame, toxic relationships and making music with her rapper boyfriend Kid Laroi

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2 h. ago ‘You’re not going on a birthday trip to Paris’: KLM ground staff get passport rules wrong yet again

The Man Who Pays His Way: Time to make airlines pay for needlessly wrecking passengers’ plans

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2 h. ago Dame Helen Mirren on death, guns and Yellowstone: 1923’s fraught second season

Taylor Sheridan’s sprawling ‘Yellowstone’ prequel returns with a darker, more brutal second season. Tom Murray speaks to Helen Mirren, who plays the Dutton family’s fierce matriarch, and her co-star about the trials that lie ahead for Montana’s most sought-after ranch

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