71 m. ago Hands off my Ozempic! I've finally found something to keep the weight down... and I'm sick of women using it to go from slim to super

Hollywood's awards season is in full swing, and one thing is becoming clear: the theme of 2025 is distinctly Hitchcockian: 'the lady vanishes'.

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73 m. ago Fred Sirieix and his new wife Fruitcake share glimpse inside romantic wedding and idyllic honeymoon in Jamaica as First Dates star strips to his speedos to show off his muscular physique

The First Dates maître d'hôtel, 53, and his fashion expert partner, 50, said 'I do' at the stunning Pattoo Castle on the island surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday.

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73 m. ago In pictures: Here's everything you missed at London Fashion Week 2025

In pictures: Here's everything you missed at London Fashion Week 2025  Euronews

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80 m. ago ‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk

The tycoon’s links with Donald Trump and Germany’s far-right AfD have slammed the brakes on sales and put the car’s owners in a spinTesla sales almost halve in Europe over Musk’s ties to TrumpWhen Mike Schwede first sat in a Tesla Roadster 15 years ago, he felt like it was a glimpse into the future. By 2016, he was the proud owner of a Tesla, revelling in the thumbs up he would get from other drivers as he whizzed along Europe’s highways in the electric vehicle.But of late the sheen of owning a Tesla has begun to wear off. For years the brand has been synonymous with Elon Musk and his stance against the climate crisis. Recently, Schwede watched aghast as the Tesla CEO poured hundreds of millions into backing Donald Trump as he made promises to ramp up domestic oil and gas production. Continue reading...

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85 m. ago Trump defends Musk as backlash to federal workers ultimatum grows

President intervenes amid first signs of internal dissension as government departments push backDonald Trump has stepped in to defend Elon Musk from a mounting backlash in his own administration after some cabinet members told US federal workers to ignore the billionaire entrepreneur’s demand that they write an email justifying their work.The US president was driven to intervene amid the first signs of internal dissension over the disruptive impact of Musk’s so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge), which Trump has authorised to seek mass firings in the federal workforce and reduce supposed waste and corruption. Continue reading...

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88 m. ago F1 testing LIVE: Start time and driver schedule in Bahrain as 2025 pre

Follow live updates as the 2025 season gets underway with the three-day pre-season test in Bahrain

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90 m. ago Sex shops, hairy legs and McDonald’s merch: street style at London fashion week – in pictures

The fashion community stormed the capital’s streets last weekend for the autumn/winter 25 collections. We caught up with some of the individuals revelling in the creative chaos Continue reading...

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90 m. ago Certain drivers can avoid paying road tax in 2025 with 'totally legal' loophole

The government has announced changes to Vehicle Excise Duty which will require electric vehicle owners to start paying car tax from April 1, but a loophole states you can avoid the tax by acting now

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96 m. ago Rebecca Hendin on Donald Trump’s meeting with Emmanuel Macron – cartoon

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97 m. ago Chips in strips: Brentford move to stop counterfeit market in match

Microchips aim to prove authenticity of player-worn kitFirst use comes in Wednesday’s visit of EvertonBrentford are to integrate microchips into their match-day shirts that will prove their authenticity, in a move against the growing market for counterfeit football kits.Beginning with Wednesday night’s Premier League fixture against Everton, Brentford will become the first English side to wear shirts that provide a digital guarantee of their provenance, crucial for merchandise often sold for substantial sums at auction. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Is a Trump backlash on its way? Well, eggs are as expensive as ever – and you can’t eat the culture wars | Arwa Mahdawi

The 78-year-old president is the ultimate comeback kid, but he is not a king and he is certainly not a god. As prices rise and consumer sentiment slumps, he may come to regret his election promisesEach new morn, new widows howl, new orphans cry and Donald Trump passes a wild executive order. To liberally paraphrase Macbeth, every day seems to bring some new reason to scream into the void. The good news, however, is that even diehard Trumpers seem to be getting sick of all the chaos. A month into Trump’s second act, there are signs that the honeymoon is over and a backlash may be brewing. For certain Republican voters, regret may be setting in.First, the polling. A Harvard CAPS/Harris survey published on Monday gave Trump a 52% approval rating. Meanwhile, three national polls show a decline in support for the president, with most Americans saying he hasn’t done enough to lower prices and has overstepped his presidential powers. A CNN poll published on Thursday found that 47...

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1 hour ago US threatens permanent visa bans on trans athletes based on sex markers

Exclusive: State department memo directs officers to bar those deemed to misrepresent birth sex on applicationsThe US state department has ordered officials worldwide to deny visas to transgender athletes attempting to come to the US for sports competitions and to issue permanent visa bans against those who are deemed to misrepresent their birth sex on visa applications.The 24 February state department cable obtained by the Guardian instructs visa officers to apply Immigration and Nationality Act section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) – the “permanent fraud bar” – against trans applicants. Unlike regular visa denials, this section triggers lifetime exclusion from the United States with limited waiver possibilities. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago SVL Business Solutions strengthens leadership team following record

The UK’s longest-running contact centre solutions provider has implemented key leadership changes as the company continues to evolve following a record-breaking 2024.

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2 h. ago When is F1 testing? Dates, drivers’ schedule and how to watch on TV as 2025 pre

The three-day test gives all 20 drivers their first chance to get to grips with their 2025 cars ahead of the new F1 season

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2 h. ago Stiletto Botox: is a ‘Loub job’ the secret to wearing high heels?

This expensive procedure has gone viral on TikTok – and comes with the risk of allergic reactions, bruising and infection. Is it worth it to be comfortably numb?Name: Stiletto Botox.Age: First emerged in 2016, but it’s now going viral. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Jos Buttler admits stakes high for England and his captaincy against Afghanistan

Captain hopes to banish negative thoughts from sideEngland look to get back on track after opening defeatJos Buttler goes into Wednesday’s crunch encounter with Afghanistan in Lahore knowing a win is not simply a non-negotiable as regards England’s Champions Trophy prospects but potentially his future as their white-ball captain.The washout between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi on Tuesday has at least clarified England’s situation. Barring further rain affecting Group B, two wins would rule out any net run-rate calculations and guarantee a semi-final berth. By the same token, it also means they are just one defeat from flying home at the earliest opportunity. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Three summer flowers you should plant in your garden as soon as possible

An expert has named some crucial gardening jobs to partake in spring

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2 h. ago Donald Trump health fears over mark on hand as doctor weighs in his 'dark skin'

EXCLUSIVE: Bruising is much more common in older people and those who take blood thinning medication, as a medical expert weighed in on fears the Orange Manbaby has a mystery ailment

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2 h. ago Lionesses frustrated, plus the Rubiales trial fallout – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Suzy Wrack and Jamie Spangher to talk through the Women’s Nations League openersOn Tuesday’s episode of Women’s Football Weekly the panel discuss the start to the Lionesses’ Nations League campaign: a 1-1 draw in Portugal.Also the panel talk about the defeats for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, although the Republic of Ireland started their campaign off with a 1-0 win over Turkey. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Oil rig horror Still Wakes The Deep leads 2025 Ukie Video Game Awards nominees

Set aboard an oil rig off the north coast of Scotland, Still Wakes the Deep is up for several awards including UK Game of the year.

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