49 m. ago I see my wife once a year. Can I question her on her love life?

Faithlessness doesn’t only have to take the form of infidelity. It can be the slow erosion of trust and careThe question My wife and I live in different countries and see each other once a year. The last time we saw each other we argued all the time and slept in separate beds. I’ll be going to see her soon and I’m worried she’s seeing someone else, although I have no proof. She will expect sex from me, and I think I should protect myself by wearing a condom. How should I broach the condom suggestion without upsetting her, especially if she is actually being totally faithful?Philippa’s answer It seems that your marriage is not in great shape. Rather than worrying about condoms, I think you need to think and talk about your relationship together. It sounds like you’ll need time to adjust and get to know each other again, and gradually find a place that feels natural and comfortable for both of you. Continue reading...

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49 m. ago I saw the devastation of homes burned and a school destroyed in Gaza

When the news of the October 7 attacks broke, I could never have imagined the devastating consequences of that Hamas attack and the subsequent war, and the horror that continues to unfold in the region.

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1 hour ago Ohio bathroom law targeting transgender students has brought internal strife to some campuses

An Ohio law designating school bathrooms for use by people based on their sex at birth kicks in soon

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1 hour ago Menopausal woman taking 'marvellous' £1.65 capsule says 'I feel like my old self again'

LYMA supplements are filled with 10 ‘gold standard nutraceutical’ ingredients that aim to help alleviate the symptoms of menopause as well as anxiety, sleep and more

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2 h. ago BBC TV Licence fee is free for pensioners born in exact years on one condition

Brits born before a certain cut-off could be eligible for a fully subsidised BBC TV Licence fee, if they also meet certain financial criteria, saving them £174.50 ahead of the April price hike

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2 h. ago Sleep expert reveals secret hacks for waking up 'less groggy'

Most of us can relate to that groggy feeling first thing in the morning, particularly in winter when some of us wake before the sun rises. But according to this sleep expert, there are ways to combat it with a few simple changes

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4 h. ago Is this the most stupid TikTok trend yet? Users film themselves dropping increasingly heavy objects on their FEET for likes

Hundreds of creators on the short-form video app have shared the absurd clips of themselves dropping objects such as vacuum cleaners, glass jugs and wooden tables on their feet.

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4 h. ago SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why my glass is half full despite England's lucky victory and the encounter with Scotland fans that made win sweeter

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England's last two Six Nations games haven't been good for the heart rate of the country's rugby supporters.

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6 h. ago As talking therapy is prescribed to more than two million every year...top psychologist who says the key to curing UK's mental health crisis is to STOP banging on about our feelings!

For years, the prevailing advice for those suffering from poor mental health has been to talk about their emotions. But now, a top psychologist has put forwards a fascinating - and controversial - theory.

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6 h. ago TikTokers warned of bizarre trend that sees them dropping heavy objects on their feet

The hashtag #droppingthingsonmyfoot has been used on hundreds of videos

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6 h. ago TikTokers dropping heavy objects on feet in viral trend ‘risk lifetime of pain’

A trend of people dropping heavy objects such as toasters, vacuum cleaners and computer screens has gone viral.

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6 h. ago iPhone designer Ive: I feel responsible for device’s ‘not so positive’ impact

Sir Jony Ive was speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs.

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6 h. ago People who find themselves attractive more likely to find misshapen fruit and veg disgusting, research finds

The reason is that self-identifying beautiful people feel more entitled and believe they deserve more perfect-looking food, say researchers at York University in Toronto, Canada.

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7 h. ago Phil Collins gives troubling health update as he makes sad admission

Phil Collins, the star drummer and vocalist of legendary band Genesis, revealed that he's been 'very sick' - to the point that he no longer feels the urge to play music at all

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8 h. ago Britain's Got Talent star Ronan Parke looks completely different 14 years after show success

In 2011, a young contestant wowed the Britain’s Got Talent judges with a stunning performance of Feeling Good at just 12-years-old and now Ronan Parke looks very different

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8 h. ago LORD ASHCROFT: Starmer is so out of touch with ordinary people... they think he'll holiday on a super

When asked where Sir Keir Starmer would holiday, a recent focus group said Mauritius or the Maldives, or a yacht in the Caribbean as Labour already feels out of touch to many voters.

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8 h. ago Scotland’s Gregor Townsend questions England’s crucial penalty decision

‘I just don’t know how that’s a penalty,’ says head coachSteve Borthwick: ‘They found a way to win the game’Scotland’s coaches and players believe two key officiating decisions potentially denied them another historic Calcutta Cup victory. Gregor Townsend feels his team were unlucky to concede the crucial second-half penalty kicked by Fin Smith that ultimately proved decisive and doubts have also been raised over the solitary English try, scored by Tommy Freeman.Townsend was particularly unhappy about the crucial penalty given against Rory Darge and Tom Jordan for lifting Ben Curry out of a ruck. “I’m going to go through the game two or three times to see whether we could have got better decisions,” said Townsend, the head coach. “I did feel the decision that counted against us for the winning three points where we cleared someone out of the ruck I just don’t know how that’s a penalty. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Dundee Utd reveal Kevin Holt transfer warning over Derry City switch that left Tangerines with no choice

Holt has joined the League of Ireland outfit but United feel their hand has been forced after being informed of the consequences of not selling

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10 h. ago One last push before Germany goes to the polls: Final poll predicts large gains for far

A little more than a month after a general election was called following a vote of no confidence against chancellor Olaf Scholz, Germans will have their chance to vote tomorrow.

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10 h. ago Marco Asensio doubles up to steer Aston Villa to win over Chelsea

Unai Emery recently graded Aston Villa’s season as a seven out of 10 at best, acknowledging while their progress in Europe has been eye-catching, they needed to kick-start their Premier League campaign. Just as it seemed they would extend their winless run to six matches, the Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen made a mess of a routine save, inadvertently giving Villa the leg-up they had been looking for, allowing Marco Asensio’s side-foot volley from Marcus Rashford’s cross after a short corner to slip through his gloves. Rashford’s half-time arrival proved inspired given he also laid the ball on for Asensio to cancel out Enzo Fernández’s opener.Thousands of Villa fans had spent the previous 24 hours plotting their second trip to Brugge in four months but for all of its pluses the Champions League has undoubtedly damaged their league form. Unai Emery has highlighted as much, unable to hide his mixed feelings on their season so far. Villa won six points from a possible 24 after midwe...

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