37 m. ago The hidden life of Matthew Perry: ‘He would say: I need to stop and get help’

The actor’s publicist and manager worked with him for more than 30 years, before his death in 2023. They discuss the man behind the headlines – and why they are continuing his mission to help others struggling with addictionWatch the third season of Friends, writes Matthew Perry in his memoir, and you can see how thin he had become by the end of it. “Opioids fuck with your appetite, plus they make you vomit constantly,” he writes. Look again, and yes – his fragile wrists emerge from a shirt that looks as if he has borrowed it from someone far larger, his trousers hang off him – and it’s unbearably sad now, with the knowledge that addiction would kill Perry nearly 30 years later, at the age of 54. At the time, most people watching probably wouldn’t have noticed, dazzled instead by Perry’s sharpness and immaculate comic timing as Chandler Bing, the show’s dry wit. He was having to take 55 Vicodin pills a day – an opioid - just to function and avoid terrible withdrawal symptoms, but he...

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68 m. ago Scotland 'should consider' following Australia and ban social media ban for under

EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish Labour MP said "we shouldn’t waste time arguing about whether to follow suit" if the Australian social media ban is proven to work.

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95 m. ago 'Concentration improving' instrument is perfect Christmas swap for screen time

The fun present idea could help kids ditch screentime devices

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98 m. ago Make perfect roast potatoes that 'crisp beautifully' with cook's top tips

London-based registered nutritionist Erica Rodriguez has some top tips for achieving the 'perfect' roast potato this Christmas - and they could save you lots of time too

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2 h. ago 2025 is set to be in the top three hottest years on record, scientists warn

This year will also likely round out the first three-year period in which the average global temperature exceeded 1.5C

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3 h. ago Two US fighter jets circle Gulf of Venezuela in escalation of hostilities

Trump had further said Nicolás Maduro’s ‘days are numbered’ as military has targeted alleged drug boatsTwo US fighter jets circled the Gulf of Venezuela on Tuesday, in what appeared to be an escalation of the Trump administration’s ongoing hostilities toward the South American country and its leftist leader, Nicolás Maduro.Venezuelans and South American media followed the flights in real time using websites like FlightRadar24, which showed a pair of F/A-18 Super Hornets flying together into the narrow Gulf of Venezuela for about 40 minutes. The jets flew just north of Maracaibo, Venezuela’s most populous city. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for first time in nearly 30 years, defeating Trump

She is set to become the first woman to lead the city of Miami

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4 h. ago China adds domestic AI chips to official procurement list for first time

Beijing encouraged purchase of Huawei and Cambricon processors before Trump’s move to allow Nvidia exports

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4 h. ago Australia news live: social media ban comes into effect; apps not included in banned list surge on app stores

Follow the latest updates liveCallout: How is Australia’s social media ban affecting you and your family?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInman Grant says getting ‘the most powerful, rich companies’ to comply was always going to be messyInman Grant said she expects kids to experience massive changes as the social media ban sticks around. The eSafety commissioner added that some social media companies were more difficult to work with than others during the rollout of the ban, telling ABC News:To the extent that there are seven stages of grief, we have seen some be very accepting, some in denial, some are quite angry.I guess that shows the character of the company and how they’re taking this. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago A horror is unfolding before our very eyes, it's time to confront some hard truths: As two Afghan small

That video of a 15-year-old schoolgirl being frogmarched by two Afghan asylum seekers is not only every parent's nightmare, it also exposes a stark reality politicians have tried to conceal.

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4 h. ago Celebrity models, retro hairdos and every fashion at your fingertips... Freemans catalogue was once the cornerstone of Christmas. So, what was on YOUR wish list?

For more than two million households across the UK, browsing the hefty tome to find the latest designs was a festive ritual, making the special time even more exciting.

Culture

4 h. ago Man who travelled to 140 countries reveals the destination he goes back to every year

Anyone who's visited more than 140 countries is sure to have a strong opinion on which is the best. Now, one jet-setter has shared his thoughts on the spot he returns to time and time again.

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5 h. ago Revealed: The shockingly high amount of time the average Brit spends scrolling on their phone every day

UK adults are now spending more time online than ever before, with the average Briton spending four and a half hours on their devices every day.

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5 h. ago 'Kiss me. Hug me tight...': Sharon Osbourne reveals her husband Ozzy's poignant final ever words to her as she recounts the heartbreaking details from the day he died for the first time

Sharon Osbourne has revealed her husband Ozzy's poignant final ever words to her as she recounted the heartbreaking details from the day he died for the first time.

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5 h. ago A vision splendid or eyesore? South Australian court to rule on ‘Blue Blob’ sculpture vandalism charge

If Amelia Vanderhorst is found guilty and penalised for allegedly sticking googly eyes on Mount Gambier landmark, it might be the first time such an act has been punishedOn Mount Gambier’s Bay Road, the “Blue Blob” stands like a proud but paunchy echidna, its seamless coating restored to perfection after an alleged googly eye stunt that captured the world’s attention.Amelia Vanderhorst, 20, from Mount Gambier in South Australia, was charged with damaging the town’s $136,000 Cast in Blue sculpture by sticking large novelty eyes on it on 13 September. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Chilling 'brain rot' warning as kids up until 5am on TikTok and YouTube

Around a fifth of the time children aged eight to 14 spend on YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok and WhatsApp is between the hours of 9pm and 5am, the media watchdog has found

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5 h. ago Daniel Craig reveals how James Bond franchise affected which roles he took

The Knives Out star played 007 in five films from Casino Royale in 2006 to No Time To Die in 2021.

Politics

6 h. ago Almost one in five A&E patients cared for in corridors – worst time of the week and map revealed

NHS A&E patients now have a one in five chance of being treated in a corridor or waiting room, a “shameful” study reveals. Data from 165 emergency departments across the UK show the areas and time of the week where your risk of “corridor care” is highest. Across Britain an estimated 18 per cent of...

Science

6 h. ago ‘So unlucky’ – Chelsea star Wesley Fofana forced off barely 30 minutes after coming on with gruesome EYE injury

CHELSEA defender Wesley Fofana was forced off just 32 minutes after coming on against Atalanta. Fofana, 24, has had a torrid time with injuries since making the move to Stamford Bridge in 2022 - and his nightmare shows no signs of relenting. The centre-back, who came on after half-time, took a stray boot to the...

Sport

6 h. ago Pamela Anderson, 58, divides opinion with shock new look as she declares that 'beauty is subjective'

Pamela Anderson has revamped her look once again, this time by debuting a curly red-hued bob.

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