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<p>Men of any age can have a bedroom resembling that of a teenager rather than a grown adult</p>

The curse of the ‘boy room’: Why do men still live like teenagers?

Age really is just a number when it comes to single men’s bedrooms. Helen Coffey looks into the ‘lost boy’ messy aesthetic that dictates so many bachelors’ interior design choices

<p>Pale imitation: rosé has exploded in popularity recently – but some experts aren’t thrilled by the rise in ‘insipid’ versions </p>

‘The live, laugh, love of wine’: is rosé the new chardonnay?

<p>Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn were together for six years until they broke up in 2023 </p>

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Taylor Swift nails the grief of breakups for women in their thirties

<p>Filtering out catfish on dating apps is going to become more difficult as AI technology gets more sophisticated</p>

Am I falling for Chat GPT? The rise of AI catfishing on dating apps

<p>Good sex isn’t just about buying the right vibrator, it’s about connecting with your partner and, more importantly, with yourself</p>

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Mind the pleasure gap: Why are women having such a bad time in bed?

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How Jamie Oliver became British TV’s most divisive chef

<p>Is it ever OK to physically discipline your children? A new report calls for a ban in England and Northern Ireland</p>

Is it time to ban smacking your children?

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<p>JK Rowling has come under fire for her social media attacks on transgender people </p>

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It’s not Gen Z who need protection from social media – it’s boomers

<p>Shape of... ew! Sheeran told TopJaw’s Jesse Burgess about eating shirako – fish semen – in Japan </p>

Ed Sheeran’s favourite restaurants show how out of touch he really is

<p>Henry Cavill at an event in April – potentially being extra chivalrous</p>

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Henry Cavill has proven chivalry isn’t dead – but should it be?

<p>Children are our future: Teach them well and let them into the pub</p>

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I don’t like kids – but banning them from pubs is completely unhinged

Food

<p>These globally inspired dishes are on the table in minutes </p>

Korean shakshuka and laab burgers: Egg recipes that go beyond brunch

<p>Eggs have become synonymous with the millennial phenomenon of brunch, but there’s so much more to them </p>

This is the secret to really good eggs, says Instagram star cook

<p>Devlukia-Shetty comes form a long line of vegetarians </p>

Why we should avoid garlic and drink room temperature water

<p>Good food, good value, good vibes – Farzi has it all </p>

Farzi, restaurant review: How to break the humdrum of mediocrity

Recipes

<p>The air fryer is not only quick and energy-efficient, but a great way to cook up your favourite foods the healthy way </p>

Three healthy air fryer recipes you can make in under 30 minutes

<p>From a chilled soba noodle salad to baklava cheesecake, these recipes are as bright and delicious as they are healthy </p>

Three nutrient-rich Ayurvedic recipes to give you a boost of energy

<p>Now’s the perfect time to focus on ingredients that are good for us and the planet </p>

Sweet and savoury baking recipes for seasonal fruit and veg

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<p>LA Premiere of "Challengers"</p>

Josh O’Connor reveals which player inspired Challengers banana scene

<p>Charlotte Church living a life of ‘nature and healing’ as singer reveals she is no longer a millionaire.</p>

Charlotte Church says she is living a life of ‘nature and healing’

<p>New mother Fleur East shares message to struggling parents after ‘whirlwind’ month.</p>

Fleur East’s message to struggling parents after ‘whirlwind’ month

Design

<p>When decorating, we often forget to look down. Rugs can be a key way of bringing design into a space </p>

How to bring colour into your home without painting

Streamline your space with soothing shades (Next/PA)

10 ways to weave a natural aesthetic into your home

Fresh flowers can give your home a seasonal update (Freemans/PA)

10 ways to breathe new life into your home with beautiful blooms

Royal Family

<p>The King made his most significant public appearance since his cancer diagnosis on Easter Sunday (Hollie Adams/PA)</p>

How King Charles wants to ‘honour Queen’s memory’ this summer

<p>King Charles III became monarch after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II</p>

British line of succession: Who is next heir to the throne?

<p>Melissa McCarthy defends friend Meghan Markle: ‘She’s threatening to some people’.</p>

Melissa McCarthy defends ‘inspiring’ friend Meghan Markle

Women

<p>Catcalling is everywhere – but it’s most likely to occur when women go running</p>

For women runners, catcalling is constant – and most men don’t realise

Author Ela Lee: ‘We need to take blackout sex more seriously’

Inside the exhibition at Outernet celebrating influential women

Dating and Relationships

<p>The actor found several famous women agreeing with her sentiment </p>

Megan Fox is right: we shouldn’t waste our time on bad dates

Man sues 50 women for $2.6m after they called him a bad date

<p>Social sleuthers: relationship justice warriors, or busy bodies with nothing better to do? </p>

Is the internet about to blow up your marriage?

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TikTok bosses hit back after President Joe Biden signs bill to ban it

TikTok bosses hit back after President Joe Biden signs bill to ban it

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Logan Paul breaks silence on Prime Hydration 'forever chemicals' lawsuit

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Traumatising footage reveals what's inside America's deepest cave

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Kanye 'Ye' West rumoured to be starting his own 'Yeezy Porn' brand

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Billie Eilish praised for revealing the 'empowering' way she achieves self pleasure

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Billie Eilish praised for revealing the 'empowering' way she achieves self pleasure

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BBC's Maryam Moshiri attempts seagull impression after report on bizarre contest

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People are turning to salmon to spice up their sex lives