52 h. ago In a time of hate and rancour, two Jews sought to pray – and were killed. Let Manchester be a turning point | Jonathan Freedland

This was a horror but amid rising antisemitism, no one can say it was a surprise. There are lessons to learn, and that must start nowIt was the Jewish New Year last week, when the traditional greeting is shana tova: a good year. This time around, you’d often hear it in adapted form, as Jews wished each other something more modest: “A better year.” As if, given the times we live in, “good” would be too much to ask for; as if we ought to scale down expectations. It turns out we didn’t scale them down enough.I was in synagogue when word spread of the murderous attack at Heaton Park in north Manchester that left two people dead, along with the killer. Yom Kippur is rightly described as the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, but it is also a moment of vulnerability. Those who follow tradition, and that includes plenty who wouldn’t describe themselves as believers in God, do not eat or drink for 25 hours; many switch off their phones, and don’t watch TV or listen to the radio; they engag...

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68 h. ago I have a crippling fear of being judged. How can I overcome this? | Leading questions

Is it worth paying with your life to avoid being mocked, asks advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Practice valuing your own judgments as much as other people’sRead more Leading questionsI have a crippling fear of judgment and being perceived negatively. Having grown up in a household where mockery was the norm, I believe this has left a lasting mark on my psyche which has resulted in me being afraid to act for fear of mockery, scorn or negative judgment. I feel this has severely stunted my social and romantic life, preventing me from making lasting friendships and relationships. I’m keen to break from this but the gnawing fear holds me back. I spend my non-working days and hours cooped up in my house and alone. Crucially, this fear does not overcome me when I’m working and in fact I’m comfortable leading large groups of people and meeting new people. I believe this is because when I’m at work I know where I stand and I have a specific objective in mind. However, in my personal li...

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4 d. ago Foodies vow never to eat crab sticks again after finding out how they're made

Crab sticks are a retro snack that can go down a treat with Marie Rose sauce, however, people are only just realising how they're made and they're vowing to not touch them again

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8 d. ago All the new places to eat, drink and shop opening in Cardiff this autumn

Cardiff is getting some banging addtions this autumn, so start booking

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2 w. ago Tiny battery causes huge trailer blaze which saw firefighters spend five hours at scene

"The recent fire is a stark reminder of the dangers that batteries pose when they are not disposed of correctly"

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2 w. ago City residents spend more time outdoors than those in rural areas, surprising study finds

study of 2,000 adults has revealed that people living in cities spend an average of one hour and 17 minutes outdoors each day—over 10 minutes more than those living in suburban areas.

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2 w. ago Three healthy recipes from Em the Nutritionist to reset your September

From apple crumble oat pots to a salmon and spinach filo quiche and savoury granola bars, Emily English’s new cookbook ‘Live to Eat’ is packed with clever, protein-rich recipes to make busy September days feel a little easier

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2 w. ago I drove two hours to eat at James Martin's restaurant and was gobsmacked when bill came

James Martin is one of the UK's most famous chefs, but how does his food stack up? We sent a reviewer to find out

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2 w. ago Teenage boys spend more hours gaming than in school, suggests study

The average 15- to 17-year-old boy spends approximately 34 hours a week playing video games

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3 w. ago Three new Jamie Oliver recipes for a health kick this weekend

Jamie Oliver is back with Eat Yourself Healthy

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3 w. ago No TikTok, no Instagram: Chilean school blocks phones as students rediscover real

A school in Santiago, Chile, has launched a program that blocks smartphones, helping teens reconnect with the real world

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3 w. ago UK households told to eat egg yolks and mushrooms this autumn

Nutritionist says that the key to staying healthy during the colder months is to eat foods that are rich in vitamins and minerals, here are some of the foods needed

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3 w. ago US pilot Ethan Guo donates $30,000 to children's foundation after Antarctica plane landing

American pilot and influencer Ethan Guo has made a $30,000 donation to a cancer foundation under an agreement to avoid prosecution for landing a light plane without authorization in Antarctica

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3 w. ago Miriam Margolyes: Leonardo DiCaprio wore a dress on our shopping trip together I thought he was gay!

The actress told Bryony Gordon how she and the Hollywood star would spend hours shopping together in Mexico, where DiCaprio's choice to wear dresses led to an awkward misunderstanding.

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4 w. ago Research warns about the hidden dangers of scrolling your phone on the toilet

Americans spend at least four hours on their phones every day

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4 w. ago How to spend 48 hours in Port Stephens, Australia’s town of the year for 2025

Sand dunes, dolphin spotting and crystal clear waters. It’s little surprise that Port Stephens was just crowned Best Town in Australia

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4 w. ago How to spend 72 hours in Santiago, Chile: What to eat, drink, see and where to stay

From boho-chic neighbourhoods to trendy rooftop bars, Radhika Aligh explores South America's buzzing capital city

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