2 h. ago ‘The joy shot out of his voice’: Ray Davies, Graham Nash and others on Brian Wilson’s songwriting genius

With the innocence of a child and the vision of a god, his craft was astonishing. From Jessica Pratt to Jim James and Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil, top musicians explain why he was like no other‘He taught the world how to smile’: Brian Wilson bandmates pay tribute along with Bob Dylan, Elton John and moreTwelve of Brian Wilson’s greatest songsFor all the sophistication that everyone talks about, Brian never loses the thread of the song: the emotion. They have this childlike quality. These days we’d probably say he’s on the spectrum – there’s a sort of Asperger’s type innocence. He makes the lyrics and the melody speak. It’s so welcoming and without edge; it’s not part of a cynical adult world. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Hunt for man wanted in connection with Brandon Porter Kershaw murder investigation continues 16 days after appeal issued

Officers are still trying to track down Tino Williams

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3 h. ago Jake Stewart sprints to Dauphiné win on stage five as Evenepoel holds lead despite fall

First victory in World Tour race for 25-year-old BritonRemco Evenepoel goes down but loses no timeThe British rider Jake Stewart won a sprint finish to triumph in the fifth stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné on Thursday as Remco Evenepoel held on to the race lead.Stewart claimed his first career victory in a World Tour race, edging the bunched finale ahead of Axel Laurance and Søren Waerenskjold after the hilly 183km run from Saint-Priest to Macon. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Woman becomes eighth person charged in connection with fatal Talbot Green shooting

Joanne Penney, who was 40, died on March 9 after being fatally shot in Talbot Green

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4 h. ago I have bad knees. Do I really have to wear sneakers all the time?

I’ve put off surgery for a meniscus tear. In the meantime, I’m having a crisis about what shoes to wearI’ve had a torn meniscus in my right knee for eight years. My knee was OK for 47 years, and then I went on the easiest hike in recorded history and stepped up on a not-very-high ledge. That was it.It’s not ideal. I can walk, but I can’t run or sit cross legged. But whenever I’m about to bite the bullet on surgery, it seems like the wrong time to be sitting around for six weeks or longer. Or someone says: “That surgery didn’t work for me.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago I hate the way sneakers look on me – is there another comfortable shoe I can wear?

I asked doctors and fashion experts, and they all said I should wear sneakers. Now I’m having a style crisisI’ve had a torn meniscus in my right knee for eight years. My knee was OK for 47 years, and then I went on the easiest hike in recorded history and stepped up on a not-very-high ledge. That was it.It’s not ideal. I can walk, but I can’t run or sit cross legged. But whenever I’m about to bite the bullet on surgery, it seems like the wrong time to be sitting around for six weeks or longer. Or someone says: “That surgery didn’t work for me.” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Psychiatrists voice concern at royal college’s opposition to assisted dying Bill

Seven RCPsych members, including a former college president and vice-president, have written to MPs to voice their backing for the Bill.

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4 h. ago Terrifying new footage shows Air India jet take off then fall from the sky seconds later as it seems to lose power... before exploding in deadly fireball

In the newly surfaced clip, the Gatwick-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner is seen accelerating down the runway before pitching upwards and taking flight.

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5 h. ago Emma Raducanu vs Rebecca Sramkova live: Queen’s Club tennis scores after Boulter and Watson crash out

Raducanu is up next on Andy Murray Arena after Heather Watson and Katie Boulter both lose their second round matches

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5 h. ago Our breath is a unique 'fingerprint' that shows anxiety or depression says experts

Boffins are able to identify people solely by their breathing patterns and it also shines a light on a person’s physical and mental well-being

Science

5 h. ago Lithium supplies will not keep up with demand for electric cars, experts warn

Researchers from East China Normal University in Shanghai and Sweden’s Lund University described the shortage as a ‘looming crisis”.

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5 h. ago Brits battling sugar addiction and this is how much you should really be eating each day

The UK is in the midst of a sugar eating crisis, with health experts saying nine out of 10 kids guzzle more than the recommended amount which risks heart problems and diabetes later in life

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5 h. ago Heather Watson vs Elena Rybakina live: Queen’s Club tennis scores before Emma Raducanu in action

Watson eyes a shock upset after Katie Boulter loses her second round match - Emma Raducanu is up next

Society

6 h. ago Wimbledon lifts prize pot to £53.5m but tells players more money is no quick fix

All England Club says welfare concerns need different solutionWorld’s top players had asked for greater prize money at slamsThe All England Club has insisted that it has listened to the complaints of leading tennis players regarding prize money compensation but it believes the solution to player issues lies in greater changes to the structure of the sport.The prize money fund for the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, which begins on 30 June, will rise to £53.5m, a 7% increase on last year’s prize money and double the amount awarded in 2015. The men’s and women’s champions will receive £3m at this year’s edition, while players who lose in the first round will earn £66,000. Continue reading...

Economics

6 h. ago Middle East crisis: Third Iranian nuclear enrichment site ready as UN says country not complying with its obligations – live

Head of Iran’s atomic energy organisation says third site is ready to operate as UN watchdog finds Iran is not complying with obligations for first time in 20 yearsThe UN nuclear watchdog’s board of governors has formally found that Iran isn’t complying with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years, AP reports.It’s a decision that could lead to further tensions and set in motion an effort to restore UN sanctions on Tehran later this year. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Bob Geldof blasts 'sociopathic loser' Elon Musk in fiery rant at Live Aid musical

The 73-year-old musician and Live Aid pioneer spoke to the audience after the opening night of Just For One Day

Politics

7 h. ago Sir Bob Geldof brands Elon Musk a 'sociopathic loser' in blistering tirade against UK and US leaders

The outspoken campaigner appeared on stage on Wednesday following a performance of Just For One Day, the musical inspired by the 1985 Live Aid concerts

Politics

7 h. ago Woman loses 4st 4lb in just a few months without giving up ice cream

Brianna Alexander, 35, said she had been 'stress eating a lot' before making one simple change that transformed her life and relationship with food

Politics

7 h. ago World's luckiest losers! Wimbledon ramp up prize money for first

MATTHEW LAMBWELL AT WIMBLEDON: As tennis stars continue to bang the drum for more cash, Wimbledon have announced prizemoney for champions will cross the £3million barrier.

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7 h. ago Middle East crisis: Third Iranian nuclear enrichment site ready as IAEA says country not complying with its obligations – live

Head of Iran’s atomic energy organisation says third site is ready to operate as UN watchdog finds Iran is not complying with obligations for first time in 20 yearsThe UN nuclear watchdog’s board of governors has formally found that Iran isn’t complying with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years, AP reports.It’s a decision that could lead to further tensions and set in motion an effort to restore UN sanctions on Tehran later this year. Continue reading...

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