42 m. ago ‘Verging on unwatchable’: Guardian writers on their most stressful movies

With the US release of Rose Byrne’s anxiety-inducing motherhood spiral If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, writers relive their most uncomfortable movie watchesThe only movie I have literally had to take breaks from in order to give my sympathetic nervous system time to downshift out of flight or flight mode, Scott Mann’s 2022 psychological thriller Fall is brilliant in its simplicity. Thrill-seeking climbing influencer Hunter convinces her bestie Becky to do a little immersion therapy after her husband Dan’s sudden death during a climb leaves her fearful, depressed and suicidal. The goal: to climb a decommissioned TV transmission tower deep in the California desert that’s roughly twice the height of the Eiffel Tower. When the rickety ladder that gets them to a tiny platform at the structure’s top falls to smithereens, the women suddenly discover new meanings of SOL. The film is nothing if not an excuse to gloriously parade a series of show-stopping, sweaty-palm scenes, yet it becomes a dee...

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53 m. ago Taliban’s ban on entry of women at press event in India sparks anger: ‘Unacceptable’

India is hosting the Taliban minister during a high profile but controversial visit as it seeks to upgrade its diplomatic ties with Afghanistan’s hardline Islamist regime

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77 m. ago The 'gorgeous' filming locations for Sally Wainwright's BBC drama Riot Women

The first episode of Riot Women will air on Sunday, October 12 on BBC One

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1 hour ago Graphic AI videos of women being murdered seen by thousands of people online

Experts warn such videos ‘hugely contribute towards the maintenance of a culture of sexism and misogyny’

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2 h. ago Clive Tyldesley: ‘I’ve only been drunk twice and once was with the England women’s team’

Veteran commentator answers your questions on famous lines, favourite stadiums and being told ‘Not for me, Clive’What is the best sporting accomplishment or achievement you have commentated on and did you ever harbour personal ambitions to be a professional in any sport? Tony MedlockI was never good enough at any sport to kid myself that I had a career at elite level. My parents would have told you that from an early age any sporting ambitions I entertained were in the area I ended up in; describing and commentating on top-level sport. I always resist any grading of goals or players or matches because I have a belief that sport belongs in its moment. Sport creates memories – we can recall vividly where we were, who we were with, what we were thinking, when our team won a trophy or an athlete won an Olympic gold medal or Shane Lowry sunk a putt to seal the Ryder Cup. Those moments are very personal, and the job of the commentator is to try to add something to the memory of those mome...

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3 h. ago Witches of Essex: Rylan and Prof Alice’s look at one of history’s most shameful periods is unfailingly moving

This engaging if slight show sees the unlikely duo reopen witch trials from 400 years ago on the hunt for justice. It’s Blackadder crossed with CSI – with a sprinkling of Philomena CunkWitches of Essex is one of those television shows that could have been created working backwards from its title. “It sounds like Witches of Eastwick!” you can imagine a producer brainstorming. “Can we do anything with that?”Yes, yes we can. We can put together a three-part documentary about the Essex witch trials, which saw hundreds of people – the majority of them women – accused of witchcraft in the 16th and 17th centuries. Crucially, we can hire everyone’s favourite Essex boy, Rylan (though less favourite since his comments on immigration saw more than 700 Ofcom complaints last month) to present it alongside Prof Alice Roberts. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Kate Middleton's cheeky response after being mistaken for Prince William’s assistant

Despite being one of the most recognisable women in the world, the Princess of Wales was once mixed up as a member of William’s staff - but she had a sassy response to the case of mistaken identity

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4 h. ago ‘To the men who ran the world, I was just a photo op’: Malala Yousafzai on growing up, getting cynical – and how getting high nearly broke her

The global icon of women’s education is ready to tell the full story of her turbulent recent life, from arguing with her parents to being ghosted by the statesmen who were once desperate to be seen with herI am at the shed where Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai smoked her first bong. No, there’s no punchline – it’s not that kind of anecdote. “My life has changed for ever,” Yousafzai says sadly, as we gaze at the semi-derelict structure. “Everything changed for ever, after that [night].”The shed is tucked away at the back of Lady Margaret Hall, away from the prying eyes of Oxford’s college life. You have to know how to find it. Yousafzai leads me through quadrangles and out into a hidden garden. Inside are dusty pint glasses and spiderwebs, and board games with the pieces missing. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago I reported a man for walking into my changing room, and he was convicted: it’s proof that women need to report ‘the small things’

Olivia Petter was made to feel as if an incident with a stranger in a clothing shop’s dressing room was something she was supposed to simply brush off. But several bureaucratic roadblocks and a police investigation later, she finally felt vindicated

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5 h. ago Communities where women marry multiple men exist all over the world. They often have one thing in common

From Himalayan hamlets to Amazonian tribes, the increasingly rare tradition is tied to the enduring human problems of scarcity, survival and solidarity. Namita Singh writes

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6 h. ago Chef says scrambled eggs taste much better if you swap milk for one simple ingredient

EXCLUSIVE: Celebrity chef Mike Reid shared why less is more when making the popular breakfast and brunch staple scrambled eggs

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6 h. ago Shoppers say hair removal device 'results speak for themselves' and it's £140 off

'This is the best hair removal method I’ve tried'

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13 h. ago TV Personality Stacy London speaks during annual St. Joseph's/Candler Smart Women Luncheon

TV Personality Stacy London speaks during annual St. Joseph's/Candler Smart Women Luncheon  Savannah Morning News

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14 h. ago Elizabeth Hurley jokes she and Billy Ray Cyrus are in 'constant danger of choking on hair balls' as she reveals who is more romantic

The actress, 60, has joked she and the Achy Breaky Heart singer, 67, are in 'constant danger of choking on hair balls'.

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15 h. ago Deadly rare cancer surges in young people as experts sound alarm due to 'sheer numbers'

Scientists are warning that rates of a rare but highly deadly cancer are on the rise in the US, with cases climbing three times faster than other, more common, cancers.

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16 h. ago Manchester terrorist was being investigated for TWO rapes on separate women when he carried out synagogue attack

Islamic State supporter Jihad Al-Shamie was known to have been on bail for raping a woman when he ploughed his car into Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester.

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16 h. ago Unintended victim of poisoned drinks plot by evil GP tells how his hair began falling out after drinking deadly thallium

Project manager Torquil Gundlach, 51, was gifted a bottle of Smirnoff from his father-in-law Patrick O'Hara, with both men unaware it had been tampered with by family doctor Thomas Kwan.

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17 h. ago ‘We were the original punks’: the rebel women revitalising local music scenes

A thriving movement is reclaiming the genre and bringing more diverse audiences to live venuesAsk Cathy Loughead the most punk thing she’s ever done, and she doesn’t miss a beat: “I went on stage with my neck broken in two places. I couldn’t bounce around, so I blinged the brace up instead. That was a great gig.”Loughead is part of a growing movement of women redefining punk. When Riot Women, Sally Wainwright’s new BBC drama spotlighting female punk, airs this Sunday, it will reflect a scene that’s already thriving far beyond television. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Three women arrested after 'serious assault' near Sidcup woodland

Three women arrested after 'serious assault' near Sidcup woodland  This Is Local London

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17 h. ago Loose Women star Charlene White reveals her father has taken his own life in heartbreaking Instagram post

White said her father died after ‘living with a dark cloud’ over his head that he ‘couldn’t lift’

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