54 m. ago Society may have overestimated risk of the ‘manosphere’, UK researchers say

Many who engage are ‘discriminating and value-driven’, with a minority consuming ‘extremely misogynistic content’, study for Ofcom suggestsMen who engage in the online “manosphere” and the content of Andrew Tate are often able to express a “strong commitment to equal treatment and fairness”, according to research commissioned by Ofcom.Prompted by growing concerns about internet misogyny, researchers for the UK communications regulator followed the journeys of dozens of men through online content ranging from the US podcaster Joe Rogan to forums for “incels” (involuntary celibates). They found that while a minority encountered “extremely misogynistic content”, many users of the manosphere were critically engaged, selective and capable of discarding messages that did not resonate with their values. Continue reading...

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89 m. ago New train to connect five European countries for less than £50 a ticket

An exciting new sleeper train route is set to connect five European countries in a journey spanning more than 700 miles.

Economics

1 hour ago I left my baby with my twisted ex. Nine hours later she died in the most horrific way

Kristin Fulcher, the mother of Ansleigh Marie Boatman who tragically died after her father allegedly left her in a 105F car for more than nine hours, has broken her silence.

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2 h. ago LCD Soundsystem at Brixton Academy: 'beg, borrow or steal for a ticket'

James Murphy and co have their residency in Brixton underway and it is an LCD love-in

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3 h. ago French police 'fire tear gas and pepper spray' at migrants trying to board UK

The new tactics come after officers were criticised for standing by and watching overcrowded, unseaworthy vessels set off across the Channel

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3 h. ago Noel Gallagher breaks silence on Oasis rehearsals and gives verdict on band

Noel and Liam Gallagher will walk on stage for the first time together in public, since the band split nearly two decades ago, on July 4 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium

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3 h. ago Kenyan police officer arrested amid protests over death in custody

Albert Ojwang’s death renews focus on long-standing allegations of police brutality in east African countryA Kenyan police officer has been arrested in connection with a death in custody, the latest development in a case that has sparked widespread anger and protests in the capital.Albert Ojwang, 31, died in police custody last weekend after he was arrested over his criticism of a senior officer online. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Starmer 'kept in the dark' about Israel's attack on Iran amid anger over Labour's criticism of war in Gaza

In a major diplomatic snub, insiders said Benjamin Netanyahu gave the Prime Minister no notice of his plan to mount bombing raids against Iran's nuclear facilities and military chiefs last night.

Events

3 h. ago South Africa v Australia: World Test Championship final cricket, day three – live

Updates from the third day of the WTC final at Lord’sRead the latest edition of The Spin | And email GeoffThis is mine, with the Australian perspective on Pat Cummins’ remarkable day, and what influence a certain member of the nouveau landed gentry might have had.Here’s Simon Burnton with the press conference reporting, where David ‘Bedding In’ Bedingham is upbeat about knocking off the Aussies. Continue reading...

Sport

4 h. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 'biggest hint' at royal return leaves critics 'bewildered'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly submitted passport applications for their two children, in which they have kept their HRH titles as well as the surname Sussex

Politics

4 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Matheus Cunha breaks silence as Mason Greenwood reunion confirmed

Matheus Cunha has completed his £62.5million move from Wolves to Manchester United, and is the first new arrival at Old Trafford this summer as Ruben Amorim looks to rebuild

Politics

4 h. ago Sports quiz of the week: US Open golf, F1 and a niche world championship

Have you been paying attention to the big and small stories in football, motor racing, rugby league and cricket? Continue reading...

Sport

4 h. ago Darts legend who made World Championship final has own body part in vodka bottle in home bar

Bobby George, one of the biggest names in darts in the 1980s, proudly keeps a toe that he had amputated in 1999 in a bottle of booze in his bar at home and shows it off to guests

Sport

5 h. ago North by Northwest at Alexandra Palace Theatre review: bursting with scrappy inventiveness and impish spirit

Emma Rice makes this adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 thriller utterly her own

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5 h. ago WWE wrestler set to make her acting debut alongside former Marvel star Jonathan Majors

Jade Cargill will play a villain in new action-thriller ‘True Threat’

Politics

6 h. ago Win a Breitling or Rolex for less than £1 in BOTB’s luxury watch prize draw

Breitling, Rolex and Omega watches are up for grabs in BOTB’s latest draw – with ticket prices from just 40p and some offering big cash bonuses.

Economics

8 h. ago Prince Harry's 'biggest hint' of return to royal fold leaves critics 'utterly bewildered'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, gave up public royal duties five years ago and much of what they have said and done since has shocked sources close to The Firm

Politics

8 h. ago 'Free' bus and train perks need to be axed urgently in one area says expert

Critics say the schemes are increasingly being used by well-off older workers, while younger people are left footing the bill through council tax and the congestion charge

Politics

9 h. ago Scientists rush to stop mirror microbes that could threaten life on earth

Paris conference urges international action against synthetic organisms that could disrupt critical ecosystems

Events

11 h. ago Man Utd transfer news: Cunha breaks silence after signing as Greenwood reunion confirmed

Manchester United have confirmed the arrival of Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers but there's plenty more work left to do for Ruben Amorim over the summer

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