65 m. ago The surprising eye condition that could be making you seem 'rude' or 'angry'

A poll of 2,000 people found that more than half have been mistaken for being rude or standoffish when they were just squinting to see clearly

Politics

2 h. ago France is not alone in its political crisis – belief in a democratic world is vanishing | Simon Tisdall

The populist right offers a solution in the form of turning back the clock. Macron and his counterparts need to find a different answer fastEmmanuel Macron sounded like a man in grief. Not angry, not defiant, just a little triste. Europe, he lamented, was suffering a “degeneration of democracy”. Many threats emanated from outside, from Russia, from China, from powerful US tech companies and social-media entrepreneurs, France’s president said. “But we should not be naive. On the inside we are turning on ourselves. We doubt our own democracy We see everywhere that something is happening to our democratic fabric. Democratic debate is turning into a debate of hatred.”Squeezed between vituperative extremes of right and left, Macron knows of what he speaks. But “ungovernable” France is not alone in its bitter, intractable divisions. Across Europe, in the UK and the US, distrust and grievance daily deepen political dysfunction and social discord. Macron’s words apply, in fact, to almost an...

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3 h. ago My foolproof guide to living with a partner – and not falling out about home decor | Polly Hudson

After years of marriage, my husband thinks I’m still trying to find his hideous painting of Bobby Moore ‘the right frame’ so it can go on the wall. It’s these subtle interior design lies that keep a relationship goingGame recognises game. A new, recently engaged friend of mine let slip this week that he has some Lord of the Rings memorabilia in the flat he shares with his fiancee, including a huge map of Middle-earth that is currently not on the wall, because they’re “looking for the right frame.” Well played, that fiancee. Chef’s kiss.This couple are in their extremely early 30s, so hats off to her even more, for already being so skilled at an essential long-term relationship manoeuvre that not only has she pulled it off perfectly, BUT her future husband is blissfully unaware it’s even happened. The right frame for that map is, clearly, a bin. However, she can’t come right out and tell him that, as there is a delicate language involved in negotiating the interior design let’s call ...

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5 h. ago He had a house, partner and job but then everything fell apart

'One thing can happen in your life and it has a domino effect'

Society

6 h. ago Strictly star Stefan Dennis' wife details 'frantic call' after health scare

Stefan Dennis and his professional partner Dianne Buswell have been forced to pull out of Strictly this week due to illness, with the Neighbours actor's wife Gail sharing a message

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8 h. ago Strictly's Vicky Pattison admits her husband Ercan Ramadan hopes she 'gets booted out' of the show so they can resume their sex life

She told the Mail on Sunday: 'We've been together for nearly ten years and we have a really healthy relationship in every aspect. But it's just so hard.'

Culture

9 h. ago In Lewis Cope, Strictly Come Dancing’s Katya Jones finally has the partner she deserves

The Strictly professional has had a run of bad luck and scandals on the show - it’s about time she had a partner who could win, writes Rachel McGrath

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10 h. ago Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope tops Strictly leaderboard after scoring series’ first 10

The 30-year-old and his professional partner Katya Jones scored 37 for their Paso Double to The Plaza of Execution from the film The Mask of Zorro.

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10 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Shirley Ballas 'blushing' after star's nudity comment

Gladiators star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey took to the dancefloor with pro partner Karen Hauer for Movie Week on Strictly Come Dancing, and left the judges flustered

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10 h. ago Strictly's Vicky Pattison 'crushed' while pro partner 'called out' over routine

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas didn't hold back on her critique

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12 h. ago Here’s to the birdwatchers! Optimistic, slightly eccentric custodians of wonder and joy and passion and love

At its heart, birdwatching is an act of quiet rebellion, says Natalie Kyriacou. It is the gentle act of noticing – the willingness to see the world around youThey are the most curious creature of all. Hyper-focused. Single-minded. Intense. Devoted. Often single. They speak in reverent tones and hushed whispers and can walk with preternatural silence across a bed of leaves. They wield binoculars with the nonchalance of a sommelier sampling a Dom Pérignon. They can crouch in shrubbery for endless hours. They speak in code and use hand signals. They have lists and notebooks and write with lead pencils. They dress with military precision: khaki pants, fitted belt, cedar-brown shirt, wide-brimmed hat, waterproof boots. Their social calendars are governed by migration patterns and their conversations are peppered with whispered phrases like “Was that the trill of a reed warbler?”They are bearers of universal mysteries. Holders of ancient wisdom. They are birdwatchers. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago I joined Celtic after snubbing West Ham and Fulham because I couldn't defend

One ex defender says he also cherishes his relationship with fans in Glasgow's East End to this day

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12 h. ago Strictly's Amber Davies earns the highest score of the series as Wicked icon Cynthia Erivo guest mentors for movie week making West End star's 'dreams come true'

Amber Davies kicked off Saturday night's Strictly Come Dancing with a stunning American Smooth with her partner Nikita Kuzmin.

Culture

14 h. ago Pete Wicks admits he was 'awkward' in Strictly audience after kissing Jowita Przystal

Pete Wicks has opened up about his 'awkward' return to the Strictly Come Dancing audience after he was seen sharing a passionate kiss with former professional partner Jowita Przystal

Events

14 h. ago Gemma Atkinson reveals 'it hit home' after relationship change with Strictly's Gorka Marquez

Gemma Atkinson, who has two children, Mia and Thiago, with her partner, Gorka Marquez, opened up about her personal life with the Strictly Come Dancing professional

Events

14 h. ago ITV Emmerdale star Laura Norton 'wouldn't change a thing' in touching tribute to famous fiancé

Emmerdale star Laura Norton has been in a relationship with her former co-star for 10 years

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15 h. ago Georgia’s story: how a domestic abuse victim’s suicide was ruled an unlawful killing by her partner

A London coroner found Georgia Barter’s death was caused by years of violence and coercive control by Thomas Bignell. Her family want justice, but the CPS won’t charge him and the police can’t find himOn 26 April 2020 Georgia Barter, a long-term victim of domestic abuse, died in hospital after taking a fatal overdose of painkillers. Last week, in an extraordinary verdict, a coroner ruled that Georgia, 32, was unlawfully killed by her abusive partner.A court heard how GPs, nurses and police officers all had chances to intervene in Thomas Bignell’s violent campaign against Georgia, but failed to do so. Continue reading...

Events

15 h. ago Gemma Atkinson says 'it hit home' after relationship shift with Strictly's Gorka Marquez

Gemma Atkinson, who shares two children, Mia and Thiago, with her partner, Gorka Marquez, revealed insights into her personal life with the Strictly Come Dancing professional

Events

15 h. ago Why going to bed angry with your partner could be BETTER for your relationship

Two experts in psychology have shared their perspectives on the age-old mantra: 'Don't go to bed angry.'

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15 h. ago Emmerdale Kerry Wyatt actress 'wouldn't change a thing' in tribute to co

The loved-up couple are celebrating a milestone in their relationship after meeting on set of the ITV soap

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