76 m. ago Meet the members of the Dull Men’s Club: ‘Some of them would bore the ears off you’

An international club where dull people meet online to share the tedium of everyday lives is immensely popular. But for one man it’s a place of poignant connectionGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe 18th-century English writer Samuel Johnson once wrote, ‘He is not only dull himself; he is the cause of dullness in others’. It’s a sentiment eagerly embraced by The Dull Men’s Club. Several million members in a number of connected Facebook groups strive to cause dullness in others on a daily basis. In this club, they wear their dullness with pride. The duller the better. This is where the nerds of the world unite.“Posts that contain bitmoji-avatar-things are far too exciting, and will probably get deleted,” warn the rules of the Dull Men’s Club (Australian branch). Continue reading...

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76 m. ago More funding to tackle youth violence in Scotland announced amid Record campaign

The Record launched the Our Kids ... Our Future campaign in February 2023 after we highlighted a worrying trend of violence among teens.

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91 m. ago Youth violence campaigner begs third Swinney summit 'cannot be another talking shop'

Vicky Donald, whose teenage daughter was attacked on a school bus, pleaded: "Let's hope another child doesn't die in between this summit and the next."

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97 m. ago Woman chokes dog until it's left wheezing in video 'too disturbing to watch'

A woman in Ohio, US, has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty and domestic violence after a disturbing video of her allegedly attacking her boyfriend and a dog circulated on social media

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4 h. ago Trump praises ‘great job’ by national guard in calming LA protests, as mayor says troops are not in the city – US politics live

Mayor Karen Bass disputes president’s claim as she thanks local law enforcement for dealing with unrest following immigration crackdownPresident Trump appears to have used federal law to order the national guard to go to Los Angeles, rather than the 18th century Insurrection Act.The national guard is a hybrid entity that serves both state and federal interests. Often, it operates under state command and control, using state funding. Sometimes national guard troops will be assigned by their state to serve federal missions, remaining under state command but using federal funding.Great job by the National Guard in Los Angeles after two days of violence, clashes and unrest. We have an incompetent Governor (Newscum) and Mayor (Bass) who were, as usual (just look at how they handled the fires, and now their VERY SLOW PERMITTING disaster. Federal permitting is complete!), unable to to handle the task.These Radical Left protests, by instigators and often paid troublemakers, will NOT BE TOLE...

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5 h. ago Love Island's first winner Jessica Hayes says the fall out from instant fame was so bad she is now celibate and 'doesn't miss men or sex' following shock split from fiancé

The original ITV winner, 32, who was 22 when she bagged the £50,000 prize alongside ex Max Morley, has said she is committed to celibacy following her catapult to fame and rocky relationship history.

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5 h. ago Brit backpacker, 24, could face 20 years in prison over Australian e

Psychology graduate Alicia Kemp, 24, is being held in an Australian jail after being charged over a fatal e-scooter crash - her parents have flown out to be with her

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6 h. ago This is how we do it: ‘We live in a tiny flat with our kids, so we have sex in the woods at night’

Their love-life logistics may be tricky, but David and Anook have both been transformed by the intimacy they shareI’d had orgasms with previous partners, but I’d never tried to give myself one – I felt too ashamedAnook had never used a vibrator before we met and now we have an enormous box of toys that we hide under our bed Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Spending review: Schools to get more funding but police warned to ‘do their bit’

Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said the Government will commit to the biggest-ever spend per pupil next week.

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7 h. ago Date night dressing: His and hers outfit ideas from £34 that take inspo from celeb couples

If you're looking for some fashion inspiration of how to match with your partner this summer, we've rounded up the best his and hers outfit ideas from £34

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9 h. ago Tottenham’s dismissal of Ange Postecoglou brings identity crisis to the fore once again

The Australian’s exit may have felt inevitable but questions remain over how Spurs rebuild following yet another managerial dismissal

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12 h. ago Innocent man who spent 17 years in prison for rape he didn't commit ‘not finished’ fighting

Andrew Malkinson, 59, spent 17 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of rape. His conviction was quashed in 2023, but he says his fight for justice is not over

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16 h. ago Fabio Wardley snatches dramatic knockout win from brink of defeat against Justis Huni

Wardley appeared in trouble before landing a decisive punch in the 10th round

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17 h. ago John Swinney to host THIRD summit on youth violence epidemic in Scotland

The move comes amid the Record's applauded youth violence campaign, Our Kids ... Our Future - launched two years ago after we highlighted a worrying trend.

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17 h. ago Fabio Wardley lands huge right hand to snatch knockout win from brink of defeat

Wardley appeared in trouble before landing a decisive punch in the 10th round.

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18 h. ago JoJo Siwa shares sweet snaps with Chris Hughes as pair enjoy intimate Cotswolds weekend

JoJo Siwa shared a sneak peek into her blossoming romance with fellow Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes as they visited his family in the Cotswolds

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20 h. ago Scott Morrison sought advice to obstruct Nauru asylum seekers from accessing abortions, documents reveal

Advocate claims Abbott government was concerned asylum seekers and refugees were using medical transfers as a back door to get into AustraliaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastScott Morrison overrode medical advice in the case of an asylum seeker in offshore detention trying to access an abortion, and had previously sought advice that would effectively prevent access to terminations entirely, ministerial advice reveals.Documents released under freedom of information laws show Morrison, in 2014 as immigration minister, had sought advice to deny the transfer of women to a hospital on the Australian mainland to access termination services before 20 weeks’ gestation. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago ‘I had no idea’: Chris Harper happy to share spotlight after Simon Yates banishes Giro d’Italia demons | Martin Pegan

The Australian cyclist was on the ride of his life to a breakthrough Grand Tour stage win as the decisive story of the 2025 race unfolded behind himAustralian cyclist Chris Harper is yet to properly soak up the ride of his life and first Grand Tour stage victory by watching a replay of his long-range and daring solo attack over the Colle delle Finestre and up the Sestrière. But the 30-year-old climber won’t have to look too hard to find highlights in the future after his ride was a major subplot as the decisive story of the 2025 Giro d’Italia unfolded behind him.Harper arrived in Albania for the opening three stages of the Giro with ambitions to prove himself as a general classification contender. A top-10 placing by the time the three-week race finished in Rome was the realistic goal. But a bout of illness hit the Team Jayco AlUla rider on the second rest day and Harper had to lift himself in the third week just to turn his focus toward chasing a stage win. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Chicago police say an officer was accidentally shot and killed by her partner

Chicago police officials say an officer killed this week was accidentally shot and killed by her partner after they encountered someone with a rifle when they chased a suspect into an apartment

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23 h. ago James Maddison pays emotional tribute to Ange Postecoglou after Tottenham sacking

Tottenham have sacked manager Ange Postecoglou just 16 days after winning the Europa League and James Maddison has shared a tribute to the Australian on social media

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