2 h. ago Experts warn against one thing amid the viral TikTok 'sleepmaxxing' trend

The latest viral trend is all about optimising your sleep.

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2 h. ago Boy stabbed in Primark in front of horrified shoppers as store shut down by police

The 17-year-old was attacked in "in full view" of shoppers.

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3 h. ago Jurgen Klopp explains bluntly shutting down Red Bull question on red carpet

Jurgen Klopp has faced continuing questions of his new role as Global Head of Soccer for Red Bull, having previously spoken out against the existence of multi-club ownership models

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4 h. ago Stephen Fry warns of ‘cult of power’ sweeping across the world

Stephen Fry has warned of a growing global shift toward authoritarianism, calling it a “darkening shadow” over the world.

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5 h. ago IKEA's global sleep survey shows what countries get best shut

One of the largest sleep studies ever undertaken has revealed where in the world enjoys the best snooze

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7 h. ago Brits back Zelensky over Trump as new poll shows three in five think Ukraine leader is doing well

An Ipsos survey showed three in five Britons (60 per cent) believe the Ukrainian President has done a good job of handling Russia's brutal invasion.

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10 h. ago I've had 100 lovers and couldn't sleep with a man or even date without booze or drugs

Katy Bampton, now living on the Thai Island of Koh Samui, admits she took part in multiple threesomes, and had around 100 lovers before 'seeing the light'.

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11 h. 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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12 h. ago Why world needs Keir Starmer to play role of 'Trump whisperer', however distasteful it is

The challenge for Keir Starmer and other democratic world leaders is to keep the US within the global family of liberal democracies until Donald Trump leaves office

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12 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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12 h. ago I see my wife once a year. Can I question her on her love life? | Ask Philippa

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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13 h. ago Trump’s assault on aid sparks chaos in east Africa’s relief hub

Kenya’s economy and healthcare system are reeling from president’s bid to shut down USAID

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13 h. ago 'Sleepmaxxing' is the viral trend taking over TikTok but experts warn against one thing

A new trend is sweeping across TikTok, and for once, it’s not about waking up earlier or squeezing more productivity into the day but how you can optimise your sleep

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13 h. ago Country with the world's weirdest pizza shocked Italians say 'shouldn't be allowed'

Sweden may be known for IKEA, ABBA, herring, tall blond men and Premier League strikers who play for Newcastle, but it is also home to a culture of unusual pizza toppings

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13 h. ago WHSmith to close another store next month after four shut for good in February

The closures come as part of a company-wide strategy to shift focus away from high street branches and onto travel hubs. Previously, the retailer said it planned to open 110 new branches in airports, railway stations, and hospitals over the coming years

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13 h. ago Menopausal woman taking 'marvellous' £1.65 capsule says 'I feel like my old self again'

LYMA supplements are filled with 10 ‘gold standard nutraceutical’ ingredients that aim to help alleviate the symptoms of menopause as well as anxiety, sleep and more

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13 h. ago Sleep expert reveals secret hacks for waking up 'less groggy'

Most of us can relate to that groggy feeling first thing in the morning, particularly in winter when some of us wake before the sun rises. But according to this sleep expert, there are ways to combat it with a few simple changes

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15 h. ago Inside Emma Raducanu's stalking nightmare: How British tennis star was hounded across the world and driven to tears by 'fixated' man who wanted hugs and selfies

By the time Emma Raducanu sat down for a Q&A with ball kids at the Dubai Open this week, she was already three weeks and four countries into a terrifying ordeal. You would not have known it.

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17 h. ago Terrifying alert over how British children are being poisoned by lead that is 'giving them autism'

Global studies show that lead levels in the blood have decreased since it was removed from petrol in 1999, but experts say children are still being exposed to the metal through paint and pipes.

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19 h. ago Doing one thing for '31 to 45 minutes' before bed may worsen your sleep, experts warn

The study saw 435 adults asked seven key questions about their bedtime usage of smartphones and snoozing habits

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