27 m. ago Diner who blamed 'runaway chocolate truffle' when she slipped in high heels exiting Michelin

Rosina Malik, 62, of South Croydon, blamed her fall on stepping on a 'runaway' caramel-filled chocolate truffle, she said had been 'dropped but not retrieved' by a waiter during dessert.

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2 h. ago German police brand search for Madeleine McCann a 'waste of time' as sources claim three

Rainer Grimm, boss of the BKA, Germany's equivalent of the FBI, is in Portugal overseeing the search which ended yesterday.

Events

3 h. ago Helen Goh’s recipe for pavlova with raspberries, lychees and elderflower cream | The sweet spot

Fruit and floral flavours with marshmallowy meringue make for a sensational melt-in-the-mouth dessertInspired by Pierre Hermé’s iconic ispahan macarons, where rose, lychee and raspberry create an exquisite flavour combination, this dessert reinterprets the trio in a crisp and marshmallowy pavlova. Instead of rose, I’ve used elderflower to infuse the cream, gently bringing together the delicate sweetness of lychee and the tart brightness of raspberries. Garnish with fresh elderflowers (if you can find any) and some coulis for a beautiful centrepiece. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago These shawarma mushroom flatbreads are pure flavour with minimal effort

Packed with spiced mushrooms, quick-pickled onions, crunchy slaw and tahini yoghurt, this flatbread recipe from chef Natalia Rudin is a weeknight win

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6 h. ago Jamie Oliver's cheese scone recipe takes just 20 minutes to make in an air fryer

Jamie Oliver's cheese and chive scones can be made from scratch in under 20 minutes, and are perfect to have for lunch with soup, salad or at a picnic.

Society

8 h. ago Feminism made me ashamed to be a mother. Now my children are teenagers, I bitterly regret wasting their baby years: JULIE COOK

There are times I look at my children and feel so proud I could burst. Alex, 16, has just taken his GCSEs and Adriana, 11, is a keen little actress and loves performing.

Society

9 h. ago Indiana Pacers v Oklahoma City Thunder: NBA finals Game 1 – live buildup

Oklahoma City host Indiana in NBA finals openerNBA finals 2025 predictions: can Indiana shock OKC?Send David an email at david.lengel@theguardian.comDavid will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s a look at our predictions for the NBA finals:Thunder in five. They’ve been utterly dominant all season. That’s mostly been the case for the playoffs too, allowing for some Jokić magic in the second round. The Pacers have been a ton of fun to watch, have impressive depth and a rising star in Haliburton. But the Thunder are deeper, more talented and have the best player in the series – that’s a recipe for a gentleman’s sweep. Ryan Baldi Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Cuban rapper arrested in Florida after kidnapping fan who asked for photo, cops say

Yosvanis Sierra-Hernandez, Chocolate MC's real name, allegedly asked the victim to send him money over Zelle when they said they did not have cash

Events

16 h. ago The plan to end Greater Manchester's DWP 'computer says no tick box system'

'There’s a lot of time and effort wasted'

Sport

19 h. ago 'It would be a waste to not try' – England star Freddie Steward embraces unique new role

The Leicester Tigers full-back, 24, forms part of a 33-strong training squad ahead of England’s visit to both Argentina and the USA next month

Events

22 h. ago Brits left stunned by what happens to items donated to clothes banks

Many charity banks are bursting at the seams, which has prompted a clothes reseller to urge the public to think twice when making future donations in order to prevent wastage

Politics

23 h. ago People are only just learning what happens to items donated to clothes banks

Charity banks are bursting at the seams, according to a clothes reseller, who has urged the public to think twice when making donations in order to prevent wastage

Politics

27 h. ago Rachel Roddy’s recipe for cornmeal and butter biscuits | A kitchen in Rome

Shaped like a moustache – or a smile! – these delicate confections speak to Italy’s longstanding history with polentaA book that I hope gets translated into English is Alberto Grandi and Daniele Soffiati’s La cucina Italiana non esiste – bugie e falsi miti sui prodotti e i piatti cosiddetti tipici (Italian cuisine does not exist – lies and false myths about products and dishes considered typical). The title is as provocative as the book is fascinating in the way it dismantles the legendary origins and marketing of “typical” products and “traditional” dishes to reveal engrossing histories, often more recent and inextricably bound to exchange and migration (Grandi is a professor of food history and economics at the University of Parma). In fact, far from taking anything away, the book makes a rigorous and constructive contribution to a bigger, more interesting global conversation about the past, present and future of food. It is also very funny.I mention this having picked up the book...

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27 h. ago The easiest way to turn a tin of beans into dinner – just add pesto

This flavour-packed recipe from chef Natalia Rudin uses pesto, butter beans and roasted tomatoes for a quick, comforting dish that feels far fancier than it is

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30 h. ago Gardeners urged to save banana skins and soak them in water immediately

Stop throwing your banana peels in the bin - a gardening expert has revealed a genius way to cut down on food waste and reuse them to help your garden flourish

Politics

38 h. ago Renfrewshire Council urged to help Johnstone Credit Union tackle dog fouling outside office

A petition highlighted a "continued accumulation" of the waste on grass and pavements outside the building in Church Street.

Politics

41 h. ago Chef's 'secret' ingredient makes scrambled eggs 'best you'll ever eat'

Jenn Segal, a chef and founder of Once Upon A Chef, has shared 'the secret' recipe for making the 'best' scrambled eggs every time, which makes it impossible to burn them

Events

41 h. ago Next's new £45 leather sandals are 'comfy enough to wear all summer long'

The T-bar Strappy Sandals come in a choice of two colours - chocolate brown or buttermilk yellow

Economics

41 h. ago 'Genius' hack for getting more flowers from your roses using kitchen waste

A woman has shared a "genius" hack to help get more flowers from your roses this summer by using a popular kitchen waste item, and people can't wait to try it out

Politics

43 h. ago Mother who starved boy, 3, on extreme vegan diet admits her beliefs caused his death

A report revealed she now wished she had done more research about diet and healthcare

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