5 h. ago Female athletes have faster reaction times on day they ovulate, study finds

Variation of 80 milliseconds ‘a big difference’ at elite level, while they also make fewer mistakesFemale athletes have reaction times 80 milliseconds faster and make fewer mistakes on the day they ovulate, according to research.Researchers at University College London (UCL) studied how different stages of the menstrual cycle and levels of activity affected women’s brain function. They tracked 54 women aged 18 to 40 not using hormone-based contraception and grouped them according to how much exercise they took: inactive (reported not taking part in any form of structured exercise), recreationally active (taking part in at least two hours of structured exercise a week), competing in any sport at club level, and elite (competing in any sport at national or international level). Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Amazon’s $40m Melania Trump doc set for January release with ‘exclusive footage’ of ‘critical meetings’

The film from disgraced director, Brett Ratner, will premiere in cinemas and follow the first lady in the 20 days prior to the 2025 inaugurationAmazon is set to release its Melania Trump documentary in cinemas January 2026.The film follows the first lady in the 20 days before the 2025 inauguration and comes from director Brett Ratner. It marks the film-maker’s first feature since he was accused of sexual misconduct by a number of women in 2017. He had denied the claims. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst saysWith hours to go until the announcement of this year’s Nobel peace prize, Norwegian politicians were steeling themselves for potential repercussions to US-Norway relations if it is not awarded to Donald Trump.The Norwegian Nobel Committee pointedly said on Thursday that it had reached a decision about who will be named 2025 peace prize laureate on Monday, several days before Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire under the US president’s Gaza plan. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites are falling to Earth at an alarming rate

An average of one to two Starlink satellites are deorbiting each day in 2025

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19 h. ago I’m a consumer editor and these are the best Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals still live today

Here’s my pick of the best offers on Bluetooth speakers, Shark vacuums and more

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20 h. ago I’ve found the best beauty deals that are still live after Amazon Prime Day 2025

These are the standout beauty deals across makeup, skincare, haircare, body care and fragrance

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31 h. ago Amazon Prime Day 2025 live: Last chance to shop the best deals

I’m tracking the biggest Prime Day discounts as they appear – follow me for the best deals

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36 h. ago Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 LIVE: The top offers from Dyson, Ninja, Shark and more before the sale ends

Don’t-miss-’em deals in the retail giant’s seasonal sale

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36 h. ago Best 50 Amazon Prime Day discounts, chosen by a consumer editor

Here’s my pick of the best offers on Ninja air fryers, Shark vacuums and more

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38 h. ago Best 49 Amazon Prime Day discounts, chosen by a consumer editor

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41 h. ago Best 45 Amazon Prime Day discounts, chosen by a consumer editor

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42 h. ago Pride of Britain 2025 date, time and how to watch glittering ceremony

The Pride of Britain Awards 2025 will take place this month - and be televised two days later in a star-studded show

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42 h. ago You can get the new Kindle at its lowest price ever in Amazon Prime Day’s sale

Today’s your last chance to save £70 on the Kindle Colorsoft

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51 h. ago Mount Everest rescue: all hikers now safe after days stranded in powerful blizzard

Hundreds of hikers encountered deep snow in the isolated Karma valley after an unusually powerful blizzardRescuers guided all of the remaining trekkers near the east face of Everest in Tibet to safety, including hundreds of local guides and yak herders, authorities said, ending one of the largest search-and-rescue operations in the region.Hundreds of hikers were stranded in deep snow over the weekend in the isolated Karma valley after an unusually powerful blizzard dumped heavy snowfall in the region. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2025 LIVE: The hottest offers on Dyson, Ninja, Shark and more before the sale ends

Don’t-miss-’em deals in the retail giant’s seasonal sale

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60 h. ago Amazon Prime Big Deal Days beauty deals 2025: Olaplex, Medik8, Elemis, Shark and more

Cult beauty buys that won’t cost an arm... or a leg

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64 h. ago Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals as Fire TV and tablets now 50% off in huge sale

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is now live, with hundreds of pounds to be saved on the retailer's own tech range

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64 h. ago I’ve found the best Color Wow deals in Amazon’s Prime Day sale

If the haircare brand is good enough for Kim Kardashian, it’s good enough for me

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66 h. ago Get the latest Apple iPad for just £284 in the Amazon Prime Day sale

Apple deals are rare, but this iPad is £40 off for Amazon Prime Day

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67 h. ago Amazon Prime Big Deal Days coffee machine deals 2025: De'Longhi, Lavazza, Nespresso and more

From bean-to-cup brilliance to nifty pod machines, Amazon’s October sale is brewing up some seriously hot coffee deals

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