4 h. ago Gorillas offer clues to how social relationships work in humans – study

Survey of 164 primates in Rwanda shows how impact of being close to others is affected by group size and sexHuman friendship groups are complex – and often fraught – but a study of mountain gorillas has found that their societies can also be head-scratchingly complicated.The study, which took in 20 years of health data involving 164 gorillas in Rwanda, discovered that the costs and benefits of being close to others changed depending on the size of groups and differed for males and females. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago I threw a party to celebrate my 40th birthday and invited all of my close friends. None of them turned up. This is why I knew I deserved it: TIFFANY WATT SMITH

A disastrous birthday bash made Tiffany Watt Smith wake up to the fact she'd always been a flaky friend. But is this an inevitable pitfall of modern life - or can we change our ways?

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22 h. ago Lily Allen shares a glimpse inside her wholesome 40th birthday bash as she celebrates with close friends despite facing 'tricky circumstances'

The singer, who split from husband David Harbout late last year, snapped a picture of her gorgeous sprint-themed birthday cake as she thanked her nearest and dearest for helping her celebrate.

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53 h. ago Close friend of the King reveals trust in Prince Harry's ability to keep private family conversations private means Charles CAN'T reconcile with him 

Palace insiders have suggested that his bombshell interview with the BBC on Friday has only deepened the rift between The Duke of Sussex and the King.

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3 d. ago Jurgen Klopp called into question after close friend’s private chat fuels Real Madrid links

Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp has found work since leaving the Reds at the Red Bull group, yet talk linking him with a move to Real Madrid has intensified in recent weeks

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3 d. ago Linda Robson admits to 'being envious' of Pauline Quirke's success after Birds of a Feather

Linda Robson has admitted to being 'envious' of her co-star and close friend Pauline Quirke's success as she landed huge roles after Birds of a Father

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4 d. ago Chris Hughes admits he 'can't escape' JoJo Siwa in telling post days after awkward interview

Chris Hughes admits he 'can't escape' close friend and Celebrity Big Brother housemate JoJo Siwa days after their joint interview on the This Morning sofa

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4 d. ago Newest addition to Pete Hegseth's Signal chat scandal is yet another glam former Fox News producer

Pete Hegseth was accused of having another Signal chat open where he texted details of U.S. military strikes, this time to one that included his wife and a close friend and former Fox colleague.

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5 d. ago JoJo Siwa fans go WILD as she shares Chris Hughes' 'special' name for her amid close friendship and teases return to the UK

The dancer, 21, and Love Islander, 32, raised eyebrows with their very close bond in the house, before spending the weekend enjoying 'Sunday massages' and walks in the park.

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6 d. ago Blake Lively's friendship with longtime pal Gigi Hadid is questioned after skipping her 30th birthday party

Last Friday, the supermodel rang in her birthday with many of her celebrity pals but her close friends Lively and Ryan Reynolds were noticeably absent.

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6 d. ago Celebrity Big Brother fans convinced JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes have a secret code to say 'I love you' amid their close friendship

The pair raised eyebrows after developing a very close bond during their time on the ITV reality show, before spending the weekend enjoying 'Sunday massages' and walks in the park.

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6 d. ago JoJo Siwa's mother hints at real reason CBB star split from girlfriend Kath Ebbs

The Dance Mom’s star and ex Islander raised eyebrows with their close friendship in the CBB house, but is there more to the situation than meets the eye?

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6 d. ago British Paralympian found alive and safe after going missing in Las Vegas

Mr Ruddock’s close friend said they were working with authorities to get him home safely

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7 d. ago JoJo Siwa reveals the moment Chris Hughes left her 'heart shattered' and his sweet act towards her that WASN'T shown on Celebrity Big Brother

The duo set tongues wagging with their close and 'flirty' friendship in the house, with the rumour mill going into overdrive w hen JoJo dumped her partner Kath Ebbs.

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7 d. ago Jack P Shepherd unlikely to invite Celebrity Big Brother housemates to wedding

The soap star won the ITV1 reality show last week.

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7 d. ago Chris Hughes introduces JoJo Siwa to his friends on pub date as they take next step

Celebrity Big Brother housemate JoJo Siwa enjoyed a wholesome evening with Chris Hughes as she met all of his close friends at a pub reunion - just days after 'dumping' her partner

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7 d. ago Greta Garbo documentary reveals star as ‘a relaxed, silly, funny person’

Exclusive: Previously unseen footage of actor larking about with friends at home upends Garbo’s aloof imageShe is remembered as the ultimate reclusive film star, following her shock retirement at the height of her success. But the enduring image of Greta Garbo is being challenged by a new documentary, which will show that, far from withdrawing from life – as in her most famous line, “I want to be alone” – she lived it to the full, partying with close friends.The British film-maker Lorna Tucker has been given access to previously unseen behind the scenes footage in which the star, once described as “the most alluring, vibrant and yet aloof character ever to grace the motion picture screen”, can be seen larking about and laughing. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago JoJo Siwa’s partner claims pop singer ‘dumped’ them while Chris Hughes ‘was in the next room’

Siwa also made headlines for her close friendship with another contestant, Chris Hughes, on the reality show

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8 d. ago London Marathon 2025: 'Huge challenge' after X Factor star 'fearing for life' vanishes

It's been three years since Levi Davis went missing and now his close friend is taking on a gruelling test in his honour

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9 d. ago JoJo Siwa’s ex Kath Ebbs claims they were ‘dumped’ by singer at Celebrity Big Brother after

Siwa also made headlines for her close friendship with another contestant, Chris Hughes, on the reality show

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