37 m. ago Even if you’re not a person of faith, there are reasons to see Antoni Gaudí as a saint | Rowan Moore

The Catholic church has taken the first steps to canonise the architect of Barcelona’s extraordinary Sagrada FamíliaI don’t understand the processes by which people become saints, but the case for the canonisation of the great Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, now progressing with the blessing of the pope, seems strong. He was devout – he tried to go without food for 40 days in emulation of Jesus Christ, until a bishop friend talked him out of likely death. The unprecedented phantasmagoria that he designed in stone, iron and ceramic could be called miracles. He even suffered a form of martyrdom, being hit by a tram while apparently deep in thought about his most famous work, the church of Sagrada Família. It’s not quite the same as a burning at the stake or a fusillade of arrows or the other grisly ends of ancient saints, but has its own significance. Gaudí’s mission was to find spiritual meaning in a world transformed by industry and machines, of which the fatal tram might be conside...

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84 m. ago Colin Farrell takes decision to move son with rare genetic disorder into care facility

Oscar-nominated actor’s son has a rare genetic disorder

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95 m. ago Rare Angelman syndrome explained as Colin Farrell talks about putting son into care

James was initially misdiagnosed with cerebral palsy as a toddler

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95 m. ago Man killed and six people rushed to hospital after police chase ends in three

One man has been killed and another person is fighting for their life after three cars smashed in a horror crash following a police chase.

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98 m. ago 'Extremely rare' Charles Rennie Mackintosh cutlery sells for over £175,000

Expected to fetch £20,000–£30,000, the 1902 cutlery set soared to £175,200.

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2 h. ago Baby girl unable to blink or smile diagnosed with rare disorder

A mother first noticed something was wrong during pregnancy when her daughter’s eyes appeared open during ultrasound scans

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2 h. ago Prison guards handed £10million in payouts in last 5 years over violent inmate attacks

Some 202 prison officers injured by inmates have been handed Ministry of Justice payouts since 2019/20 – totalling £10.3 million and averaging at £51,000 per person

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2 h. ago Coins with rare error could mean they're worth £1,350 – here's how to spot one

A two pence coin that was erroneously struck in silver instead of the normal nickel is worth a pretty penny, with this particular denomination catching the eye of coin collectors

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3 h. ago Latest Celebrity Big Brother contestant evicted calls out ‘rats’ amongst co

Celebrity Big Brother’s latest contestant to be evicted jokingly called fellow housemates “rats” as the third person to leave the show was announced on Friday, 18 April.

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3 h. ago Colin Farrell's son's rare health condition as actor shares heartache over placing him in care

Colin Farrell has opened up on the heartbreaking reason he and ex Kim Bordenave have decided to put their son James, who has Angelman syndrome, in a care home

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4 h. ago What is Angelman syndrome? The rare genetic condition affecting Colin Farrell’s son

Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic condition which causes physical and learning disabilities

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6 h. ago Fears for Britain's rabbits over deadly virus sweeping through Europe that kills almost every bunny it touches in a matter of hours

An aggressive strain of the disease is now thought to be spreading across the UK countryside - sparking fears for Britain's bunnies.

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16 h. ago Fury as Britain's most dangerous criminals are recorded under FIFTY

The list of genders includes 'pangender', ' transgender person' and bizarre, largely unknown terms like 'androgyne' and 'neutrois'.

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17 h. ago Missing teen London Thomas' boyfriend officially considered person of interest

Missing teen London Thomas' boyfriend officially considered person of interest  WXYZ Channel 7

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22 h. ago Mpox symptoms: 8 signs to look out for as UK hospital has case in A&E

Addernbooke's Hospital in Cambridge has been contacting patients and members of staff who were at risk of Mpox after contact with an infected person in A&E last weekend

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24 h. ago Ed Sheeran shares Persian culture with the world and the diaspora swoons – me included | Dellaram Vreeland

The star’s new single, Azizam, is a rare pop-cultural moment in which Iran is celebrated for the beauty of its cultureGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAs a second-generation Persian immigrant, my connection with my roots has always been relatively surface-level. Admiring the intricate artworks adorning the walls of our homes, hand-loomed rugs crafted by my own grandmother, barberry-laden rice and saffron-infused stews, the music of Googoosh, Bijan Mortazavi and Susan Roshan blasting from dawn to dusk.My parents spoke Farsi to one another and to me when I was a child and as such it was my mother tongue. But I was born in Australia, so it was only going to be a matter of time before I became more proficient in English. Now I stumble my way through conversations in broken Farsi, longing for the day when Iran will be safe enough to finally visit and I can hopefully scrub up my language skills.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for th...

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24 h. ago Apple TV+ deal lets customers watch Ted Lasso for £2.99 as price slashed in rare deal

The limited-time discount is available to new Apple TV+ customers until April 24, letting them stream hit shows like Ted Lasso and Severance for a fraction of the usual price

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25 h. ago Mikel Arteta details Arsenal's summer transfer plan with 'very clear' admission

Mikel Arteta has previously stayed tight-lipped on Arsenal's summer plans, but he has now offered a rare insight into how he wants his squad to look next season

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25 h. ago The truth about stress: from the benefits of the ‘good kind’ to the exercise that only makes it worse

The authors of a new book explain why understanding the science of stress can help us manage it betterTrue (up to a point)The way stress manifests is very much bodily, centred around hormones such as cortisol and their effect on us. But this process is triggered by the brain (notably the amygdala and the hypothalamus) and the way our brains react to stress is often set in early childhood, even in the womb. Pregnant women who experience extreme stress can give birth to infants who react more strongly to stress hormones – with increasing evidence suggesting that this causes modifications to the baby’s DNA. Self-actualising your way out of stress is difficult – not least because the causes might be serious and inescapable – but not always impossible. Some studies have shown that if you tell people they are the sort of person who doesn’t feel stress, they experience fewer symptoms. One US study found that teenagers growing up with worries about violent crime in a deprived part of Chicag...

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26 h. ago Barry Manilow reacts with excitement after appearing in iconic British soap EastEnders

The American singer, 81, took to X to express his delight at featuring in the iconic soap. The left-field crossover comes after the flamboyant hitmaker was spotted in a rare sighting smoking a vape.

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