94 m. ago How a law made to stop child abduction is being weaponised against mothers fleeing abuse

Award-winning barrister Dr Charlotte Proudman has spent her career advocating for vulnerable women in family law courts. In an extract from her new book, she explores how the very systems designed to protect children can end up putting them – and their mothers – at risk of more violence and abuse

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2 h. ago Why is Labour getting bolder on Europe? It knows even leave voters can now see the benefits | Gaby Hinsliff

With Labour losing votes to pro-European parties, an intriguing new deep-dive makes clear that the public mood has shiftedIt’s nearly nine years now since Britain lost its collective mind.More than enough time, then, to put the Brexit referendum into perspective. Leavers have moved on to the point where only 11% of British voters still kid themselves that it’s turned out brilliantly. It’s remain politicians who had started to look strangely stuck in the past, still frightened of sounding too pro-European in case they somehow woke the monster. But joyfully – now there’s a word I haven’t typed much lately – it looks like something is finally shifting.Gaby Hinsliff is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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2 h. ago How Sonali Shah left the City, fed Ben Affleck and found her flavour

After walking away from a career in finance, Sonali Shah found herself cooking on film sets, throwing supper clubs and writing a cookbook all about dips. Camilla Foster meets the food stylist who followed her gut — and ended up feeding the stars

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2 h. ago How Rasmus Hojlund and Chido Obi's tactical switch worked for Manchester United

Man United were so desperate not to lose at Bournemouth they only had three defenders on when they scored the equaliser.

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2 h. ago Katherine Ryan lifts lid on wedding joy months after skin cancer diagnosis

The Canadian comedian first found fame on Mock The Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats and has since gone on to have a successful career in comedy, TV and writing, all while bringing up her daughter, Violet

Science

10 h. ago MLB commissioner Manfred to rule on Pete Rose ban after Trump meeting

17-time All-Star was given life-ban over betting scandalManfred and Trump also discussed foreign playersMLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he discussed Pete Rose with Donald Trump at a meeting two weeks ago and he plans to rule on a request to end the sport’s permanent ban of the career hits leader, who died in September.Speaking Monday at a meeting of the Associated Press Sports Editors, Manfred said he and Trump have discussed several issues, including Manfred’s concerns over how Trump’s immigration policies could impact players from Cuba, Venezuela and other foreign countries. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 tipped for gory hit release – but boss acknowledges 'challenges'

One of our biggest hopes for Switch 2 is a Diablo 4 port and it sounds as though it could happen – although the franchise's General Manager has commented on some challenges

Economics

10 h. ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing pro lands new role away from show sparking exit fears

Strictly Come Dancing professional star has announced she's landed a huge new role away from the BBC show

Culture

10 h. ago Spirited Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal fans to ‘bring their boots’ against PSG

Manager said club ‘feel’ lack of Champions League trophyMikel Merino could replace Thomas Partey in midfieldMikel Arteta has told the Arsenal support to “bring your boots” and a can-do attitude for the Champions League semi-final first-leg at home against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, as he radiated conviction that the club was primed to make history.The manager described the game as the biggest of his career and one of the most significant hosted by the Emirates Stadium, which opened for the 2006-07 season. It is Arsenal’s third appearance in the last four of Europe’s elite competition, after the victory against Villarreal in 2005-06 and the defeat by Manchester United in 2008-09. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Tommy Fury displays his sculpted physique amid training for his next fight in Cheshire

The pro boxer, 25, sported a white tank and black joggers as he looked busy running some quick errands in his local Sainsbury.

Politics

11 h. ago Dermot O'Leary says 'you've only got one life' as he explains big career decision

Former host of The X Factor Dermot O'Leary has slightly different life goals at the age of 51

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11 h. ago Inside You star Anna Camp's career from Pitch Perfect and True Blood to The Office and Mad Men

Anna Camp stars in You season five as twins Raegan and Maddie Lockwood and Netflix subscribers have been keen to see what else she has been in.

Events

11 h. ago The FBI’s arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan is a bid to silence dissent | Moira Donegan

The Trump administration is making an example of the Milwaukee judge to intimidate critics and opponentsOn Friday, the Trump administration dramatically escalated its assault on the courts when the FBI arrested Hannah Dugan, a county circuit court judge handling misdemeanors in Milwaukee – allegedly for helping an undocumented man avoid abduction by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents outside her courtroom. The arrest, a highly publicized and dramatic move from the Trump administration, seemed designed to elicit fear among judges, government bureaucrats and ordinary Americans that any effort to slow, impede or merely not facilitate the administration’s mass kidnapping and deportation efforts will lead to swift, forceful and disproportionate punishment by Donald Trump allies. Her arrest may be the opening salvo of a broader Trump assault on judges.Even if you believe the FBI’s allegations, their account of Dugan’s alleged misconduct is trivial and flimsy, wholly undeserv...

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12 h. ago UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov offers to train Patrice Evra ahead of MMA debut

Evra, 43, has decided to switch his football boots for MMA gloves as he prepares to debut for the Professional Fighters League (PFL) at their Paris event on May 23.

Politics

13 h. ago Lana Del Rey reveals she kissed huge US singer in new song as she announces big career change

Pop star Lana Del Rey has revealed some eyebrow raising lyrics from her new album as she admitted to kissing a huge singer while revealing her highly anticipated career change

Politics

13 h. ago After 'The Idol,' Abel Tesfaye's new movie 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' brought 'joy back into filmmaking'

Abel Tesfaye has always known he wanted to pursue a career in cinema

Culture

14 h. ago Meghan Markle breaks silence on releasing a memoir and gives verdict on political career

Meghan Markle has finally spoken out about releasing a memoir, similar to her husband Prince Harry's tell-all book Spare, and given her thoughts on running for political office in a rare podcast interview

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15 h. ago Inside Patrice Evra's MMA training as Man Utd icon wants Luis Suarez fight with biting rule

Man Utd legend Patrice Evra is making a stunning career switch into MMA as the Frenchman called out Luis Suarez and mocked about including a biting rule

Politics

15 h. ago Mark Wright left in tears as he opens up on nephew's rare health struggle

Former TOWIE star Mark Wright erupted into floods of tears as he spoke about his darling young nephew's rare heart condition, admitting that seeing him suffer "just hurts"

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16 h. ago iPhone 17 Pro will come in four colours including a brand NEW shade, leak suggests

According to a serial Apple leaker, the new iPhone 17 Pro will be available in a brand new colour called Sky Blue.

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