58 m. ago Voices: ‘Life is 100 per cent better without her’: Readers share painful truth of family estrangement

Our community has shared deeply personal stories of pain, resilience and acceptance – revealing how, for many, walking away from family was both heartbreaking and healing

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83 m. ago More than 40 Trump administration picks tied directly to oil, gas and coal, analysis shows

Report looks at White House nominees and appointees and agencies dictating energy, environment and climate policyDonald Trump has placed dozens of people with ties to the fossil fuel sector in his administration, including more than 40 who have directly worked for oil, gas or coal companies, according to a new analysis.The report from Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy and ethics non-profit that has been critical of the Trump administration, alongside the Revolving Door Project, a corporate watchdog, analyzed the backgrounds of nominees and appointees within the White House and eight agencies dictating energy, environmental and climate policy. That includes the Environmental Protection Agency, the interior and energy departments and others. Continue reading...

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84 m. ago Peter Kay says 'all joy evaporated' on his honeymoon as it was ruined by traumatic event

Stand-up comedian Peter Kay and his wife Susan Gargan had a honeymoon they'll never forget but, sadly, for all the wrong reasons as the star reveals in his new book

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91 m. ago Rosie Jones breaks silence after ‘ableist and homophobic’ train attack: ‘I’m choosing love and joy’

The comedian, who has ataxic cerebral palsy, said the incident was a reminder that ‘people with cerebral palsy should never be made to feel like guests in an unwelcoming and hostile world’

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94 m. ago ‘This is a west African story’: how modern art tackled Nigeria’s identity crisis

As the landmark Nigerian Modernism exhibition opens at the Tate, curator Osei Bonsu talks about the art in dialogue with ideas of nation-making• Don’t get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereWhat distinguishes modern Nigerian art from its traditional form? I had this question in mind when I attended a private viewing of Tate Modern’s new exhibition, Nigerian Modernism, which traces artwork from the period of indirect colonial rule to post-independence.Walking through the gallery with the curator Osei Bonsu, learning about the incredible ways in which modern Nigerian artists sought to define, shape and rebel against the beautiful but contested state, I found answers. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Jamie Oliver shares heartbreaking admission as he opens up on 'huge life regret'

Over the years Jamie Oliver has come to be known as one of the most respected chefs in the country, but he has now opened up about a major family regret

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1 hour ago Katy Perry review – like being high on Haribo while trapped in a theme park

OVO Hydro, GlasgowIn a fun but frenetic show, the star hangs off props, wears a glove that shoots pyrotechnics and generally distracts from her own energy and charismaKaty Perry’s Lifetimes world tour arrives in Glasgow with a lot of baggage: somewhat scathing takes from its US run, backed up with lukewarm feelings about both her recent sojourn into space, and last year’s 143, an EDM-influenced album controversially co-produced by Dr Luke. Despite this, Perry is still a much-loved star in many camps, with her own brand of kooky iconography adopted by her fans tonight – like J-Lo at the 2019 Met Gala, I also run into a woman dressed up as a burger in the venue toilets. The tour is not the disaster that some have reported, but it does suffer from Perry not allowing herself to have as much fun as her audience are having.The show starts with a video setting up a convoluted storyline: a video game about Perry trying to save the world by rescuing stolen butterflies from AI overlords. This...

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1 hour ago Solo traveller left 'shocked and irritated' by hostel roommate's bizarre alarm habit

Hostels are great options for those wanting good-value accommodation in sought after destinations. But they can often lead to some of the weirdest roommates.

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2 h. ago Prince William’s fleeting mention of Prince Harry 'speaks volumes' of bitter ongoing rift

During the Prince of Wales appearance on The Reluctant Traveller, he made only one mention of his estranged brother Prince Harry, with whom his relationship has been strained for years

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2 h. ago Orgasm secret that leads to the best sex of your life: Pleasure is linked to a little

You may never have known you have a 'vagus nerve', but harnessing its power has become the latest wellness trend.

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2 h. ago ‘Sensationally damning’: Malaysian football rocked by naturalisation scandal

Seven national-team players, including one from La Liga, have been suspended by Fifa over claims of cheatingThere hasn’t been that much to smile about for Malaysian football fans in recent years, so there was real jubilation among the 60,000 home spectators upon the final whistle in Kuala Lumpur on on 10 June. A 4-0 win over regional rivals Vietnam not just kept the Harimau Malaya (Malayan Tigers) on course for the 2027 Asian Cup but well and truly confirmed they were dining back at the top table in southeast Asia. Four months later, they are still the talk of the region of 650 million people, but not in a good way.The story starts, as it does increasingly in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) football these days, with naturalisation. In January, the crown prince of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, the owner of Johor Darul Ta’zim football club, and former president of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), wrote on social media: “We have identified 6-7 heritage p...

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2 h. ago Carmakers push EU to ease 2035 petrol car ban ahead of review

Industry body says policy is based ‘on outdated premises and optimistic assumptions’

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2 h. ago WHO intervenes as death toll from toxic cough syrup in India rises to 20

Five children remain in hospital with kidney failure as India widens ban on tainted medicine

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2 h. ago Celebrity Traitors' Alan Carr was forced to reunite with ex for emotional reason

Alan Carr was previously forced to reunite with his ex-husband Paul Drayton for a heartbreaking reason.

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3 h. ago 'My ex had the UK's biggest penis and it's ruining my new relationship'

A woman has revealed that when her new boyfriend discovered her ex was famous for having the biggest manhood ever, he started to act ‘weirdly’ and now she’s worried about their relationship

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3 h. ago Eating one nut regularly can 'cut cholesterol and protect from heart disease'

Television's Dr Amir Khan has made the case for a common nut - one he consumes regularly due to its possession of multiple antioxidants and many other health benefits

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3 h. ago Is Lucy Beaumont married? Celebrity Traitor star's relationship with Jon Richardson

Former Celebrity Gogglebox stars Lucy Beaumont and Jon Richardson were married for nine years but went their separate ways in 2024

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4 h. ago Who is the Birdman in Netflix Ed Gein series as viewers left puzzled

Netflix's Monster: The Ed Gein Story has introduced viewers to a number of real-life figures, including the Birdman - but who is he and what is his real-life story?

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4 h. ago Tesco Clubcard Cineworld: new cinema deal could make your next movie trip just £2.50

Turn your grocery points into a night at the movies 🍿

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4 h. ago Alzheimer's breakthrough as scientists 'reverse disease' in mice

The 'exciting' new technique could 'reverse' Alzheimer’s by shifting toxic waste from the brain

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