37 m. ago Adolescence: what teen boys really think of girls, influencers and porn – podcast

From misogynist content creators such as Andrew Tate to the ubiquity of pornography, boys face a barrage of toxic influences. We talk to sixth-formers about the pressures and joys they experienceThe release of the hit Netflix drama Adolescence this month has unleashed a wave of panic around teenage boys. Keir Starmer said the UK “may have a problem with boys and young men”, while parents began worried conversations about their children’s online lives. But how true to life is it?Michael Conroy, who has been going into schools to train teachers and professionals about boys’ personal development for years, says he has seen a shift in what he hears about. “Just 10 years ago, we didn’t have young men speaking in very sexualised ways to female teachers, quite a few in the same school.” He sees the ubiquity of pornography as a huge factor, with boys as young as 11 using it obsessively. “I’m getting invited to work with primary schools now.” The knock-on effect, he says, is an unrealistic a...

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37 m. ago Man Utd news: 'Worst trainer' called out as Red Devils chief targeted by rivals

Manchester United have been training over the international break in preparation to face Nottingham Forest, while Newcastle are interested in hiring the club's chief operating officer

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97 m. ago Aldi brings back 'game changing' £1.15 crisps after shoppers' demands

Garlic bread fans are in for a treat, as Aldi has brought back an unusually flavoured crisp snack which has been in popular demand from shoppers

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1 hour ago Chaos at polo over Harry's TV show: Now he faces an awful question.. Does his royal brand have any kind of future? RICHARD KAY writes

No one has come out well from the Sentebale shambles. Not the chairwoman with her claims of a charity riven by bullying and misogyny and not the trustees briefing against her.

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1 hour ago Is this the end of the ride for Blackpool Pleasure Beach? How iconic British theme park is being forced to close rides after suffering £2.7million loss amid seaside resort's slow decline

The coastal resort of Blackpool has suffered deeply in recent decades ever since holidaymakers began swapping the Lancashire town for cheap package holidays in Europe in the 1960s.

Economics

2 h. ago The jobs in high demand... because nobody wants to do them: Huge shortage of teachers, lorry drivers and police could push Britain into crisis

Since the first lockdown in 2020, the job market has remained rocky at best, with many young graduates facing the harsh reality that their career prospects may never fully recover.

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2 h. ago Sean Ono Lennon hits out at Rachel Zegler with scathing take down amid Snow White controversy

Sean Ono Lennon publicly criticized Snow White star Rachel Zegler amid backlash over the film. The Disney remake has faced controversy over it casting and political tensions.

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3 h. ago EU must work ‘in measured fashion’ in face of tariffs – Irish deputy premier

Simon Harris is expected to emphasise the importance of the European Union working closely together.

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4 h. ago Figure skater who lost both parents in DC plane crash brings world championships crowd to its feet

Since the plane crash that killed his parents, figure skater Maxim Naumov has become in many ways the face of the tragedy

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5 h. ago Prince Harry's 'Netflix camera crew demand' cost charity huge loss

Sentebale chairman Dr Sophie Chandauka said an opportunity for the charity to do a Polo Challenge in Miami was thrown into turmoil when Prince Harry insisted on bringing his Netflix camera crew.

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7 h. ago Manchester City rediscovered heart and soul at Bournemouth, says Guardiola

City into FA Cup semi-final after 2-1 victory‘We talked a lot about the game we lost here’Pep Guardiola said Manchester City had recovered some of their missing heart and soul as they advanced to a seventh FA Cup semi-final in a row with a 2-1 win at Bournemouth.The City manager, whose team have been drawn to face Nottingham Forest, relied on what he called his “legendary” players – Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gündogan – in his side’s win on the south coast. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Rescuers race to find survivors as Myanmar faces humanitarian crisis – video report

Red Cross officials have warned that Myanmar faces a humanitarian crisis after the deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake. About 1,700 people have died as a result of the earthquake, with at least 300 people having been reported missingMyanmar earthquake: level of devastation ‘hasn’t been seen in over a century in Asia’, says Red Cross – latest updates Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Rian Johnson reveals how Poker Face created multiple Cynthia Erivos without CGI

‘It’s not like we were using high, crazy camera technology,’ said the ‘Knives Out’ director

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8 h. ago Pep Guardiola gives update as Man City face Erling Haaland injury wait

Manchester City striker Pep Guardiola limped out of the FA Cup win over Bournemouth as the Blues look to finish their season strongly

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8 h. ago Yvette Cooper vows to end 'jobs on tap' for illegal immigrants in gig economy with clampdown on fast food drivers and in beauty salons

The Home Secretary said those found to be illegally employing migrants who are blocked from working face up to five years in prison, huge fines or have their firms closed down.

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8 h. ago Liverpool star wanted by Everton as David Moyes weighs up shock transfer swoop

Everton will face Liverpool in the Premier League next week, but the Toffees also have their sights set on one of their rivals' top young players ahead of the summer transfer window

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9 h. ago HANNAH BETTS: I'm 54 and look better than I did at 24: Here are the SIX tricks I swear by, including an £8.50 miracle

This column is called 'Better, not Younger' - and I mean it. I genuinely prefer my face - and my life - in my 50s to my 20s.

Economics

9 h. ago Huge earthquakes 'foretold in Bible verse' and they point to our 'last days'

A tremor hit around 62 miles northeast of the main island of Tonga just days after a massive earthquake thousands of miles away in Myanmar – and it's got people worried

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9 h. ago I ate Benidorm's Belly Buster breakfast on silver platter with insane record – life's changed since

EXCLUSIVE: I’m sweating before I’ve even started eating, the prospect of shovelling so much fried food into my face becomes a daunting prospect and all my drive and motivation fades away

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9 h. ago I'm the world's youngest airline captain... there is a thing that sexist customers always say to me

Rachel Gilmour may look like a fresh-faced teenager just starting her career, but she's been shattering expectations as one of the world's youngest airline captains.

Economics