11 Apr 2026, 4:31 am
U.S. Navy launches affordable FLASH hypersonic weapon program
The Office of Naval Research published a formal solicitation on April 10, 2026, calling on industry and government partners to submit technologies in support of the Flight Advancement of Structures for Hypersonics program — a funded Innovative Naval Prototype effort aimed at developing and flight-testing a surface-launched, tactically relevant hypersonic strike weapon. The announcement, posted […]…
11 Apr 2026, 4:18 am
Pentagon upgrades its hypersonic weapon test range
Radiance Technologies has been awarded a minimum $149,6 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to upgrade infrastructure and instrumentation at the Reagan Test Range, the Department of War announced. The sole-source contract runs for five years with no option periods and carries a performance completion date of April 10, 2031. Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, […]…
11 Apr 2026, 4:12 am
Ministers could be forced to intervene in Birmingham if 'mad' Green-Gaza coalition seizes power
Ministers could be forced to intervene in Birmingham if the "mad" Green-Gaza coalition is able to seize power at the next round of local elections.The upcoming contest at the Labour-run Birmingham City Council is being eyed up by a spread of political hopefuls keen to capitalise on voters abandoning the serving party.However, ministers fear Labour's 14-year-long reign over Europe's largest council could be toppled by a "mad coalition" comprised of Green and Gaza sup…
11 Apr 2026, 4:05 am
Bell Boeing wins up to $157M contract to upgrade Ospreys
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office has been awarded a $157 million order to deliver nacelle and pylon upgrades for the U.S. Navy’s MV-22 and CMV-22 Osprey fleets, the Department of War announced April 10, 2026. The contract was placed against a previously issued basic ordering agreement and covers ten Nacelle Improvement Kits along with three […]…
11 Apr 2026, 4:03 am
Student loan interest could rise despite cap on rates
Temporary limit in England and Wales won’t stop many facing higher charges from autumn due to jump in inflation from Iran warGovernment caps some student loan interest at 6%Some students and graduates are likely to pay slightly less interest on their student loans than expected as a result of action taken by the government this week.But while many higher earners will benefit from the news that interest will be capped at 6% for the 2026-27 academic year, many other…
11 Apr 2026, 4:01 am
Church magazine apologises after readers offended by poems about migrants, benefits cheats and fat people
A village church magazine on the Devon-Dorset border has been compelled to issue an apology following outrage over poetry targeting illegal immigrants, those claiming benefits and overweight individuals.Diana Hunt had been a regular contributor to the Uplyme Parish News, a free monthly publication serving approximately 1,700 residents.Her verses typically appeared alongside horticultural society updates and news from the bellringers at St Peter and St Paul Church, o…
11 Apr 2026, 4:00 am
Is Iran Trump’s Suez crisis, or just a passing thunderstorm?
Britain’s standing in the world was never the same after its assault on Egypt in 1956. Now the US risks repeating history in the Middle EastMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump’s addiction to framing every event in the most apocalyptic terms is what allows conservative commentators such as Mark Levin to praise him as “a once-in-a-century president”.But Trump cannot play out his entire presidency on a reckless high wire without eventually falling o…
11 Apr 2026, 4:00 am
From Peepo! to Middlemarch: 25 books to read before you turn 25
An unmissable book for every year of your early life – with recommendations from Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Rosen, Katherine Rundell and moreThe news about reading in general, and childhood reading in particular, is not good. Last year a National Literacy Trust survey of more than 100,000 young people between the ages of 11 and 18 discovered that the number of children who read for pleasure is the lowest since records of this sort began. Only about a third of chil…
11 Apr 2026, 3:57 am
Middle East crisis live: US and Iranian envoys arrive in Islamabad for conditional peace talks
Tehran insists a Lebanon truce and unfreezing of its assets must be granted before negotiations can startJD Vance warns Iran against trying to ‘play’ the US in peace talksAnalysis: JD Vance dispatched to peace talks with few cards to playThe UK will host a strait of Hormuz meeting next week, bringing together multiple countries aiming to restore free movement of ships through the strait, which has been blockaded by Iran since the beginning of the war and inflict…
11 Apr 2026, 3:53 am
Artemis crew home safely after completing historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific after a nine-day voyage that took them further from Earth than any humans.
11 Apr 2026, 3:40 am
Sabrina Carpenter Brings “Sabrinawood” To The Desert With Dazzling Coachella Headlining Set
Carpenter evoked vintage Hollywood and enlisted Sam Elliott, Susan Sarandon and Will Ferrell for celebrity cameos in a fun night one set for Coachella 2026.
11 Apr 2026, 3:33 am
Meet the glam partners cheering on England at the 2026 Six Nations
England’s Red Roses continue to dominate the international stage, but behind many of the squad’s biggest stars are equally inspiring partners offering unwavering support. From rugby romances and Olympic love stories to growing families and cross-border relationships, here’s a look at the glamorous partners cheering on England during the 2026 Six Nations. Save us to your Google Favourites for nonstop RUCK content! Zoe Aldcroft & Luke St…
11 Apr 2026, 3:30 am
Swedish exhibition explores life of 18th-century Black diarist
Born into slavery, Gustav Badin became part of Swedish royal court and left legacy of books and lettersIn 1760, a Black child around 10 years old arrived at the Swedish royal court as a “gift” to the queen. Adolf Ludvig Gustav Fredrik Albrecht Couschi, who became known as Badin (derived from the French for joker or prankster), later held titles including chamberlain, court secretary, ballet master and civil servant.He is thought to have been born into slavery be…
11 Apr 2026, 3:04 am
Gather together: Photographer Neal Slavin on what 50 years of taking group shots says about us
Neal Slavin's landmark photography book "When Two or More Are Gathered Together" reveals the many sides of 20th century American society and is notably for its use of colour. To mark the its 50th anniversary, the photographer spoke to Euronews Culture about the book's enduring legacy.
11 Apr 2026, 3:03 am
Half-Tongan, half-Kiwi - the Aussie aiming to take Scotland to next level
Tom English meets Sione Fukofuka, the half-Tongan, half-Kiwi Australian who begins his first Six Nations as Scotland head coach.
11 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
The hill I will die on: Yes, money can buy you happiness – if you spend it right | Eleanor Margolis
For the super-rich with cash to burn, all those Rolexes and rare Labubus may not fill the void. But for me, a little goes a long wayWhen wages have stalled for nearly 20 years and I recently came face to face with a tube of toothpaste that was nearly £7 in my local Sainsbury’s, the idea that money can’t buy happiness seems almost offensive. It ultimately comes from a blinkered concept of what money can do. Sure, if you only use your money to buy things, the hap…
11 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
Gambling is easy, right? Wrong: it turns out betting on sport is designed to disturb you | Barney Ronay
Could I turn £10 into £1,000? I thought I could but was undone by the harsh reality and lost a little bit of my soul along the wayWelcome to How I Beat The Bookies: My Gambling Journey. Yes, my extreme methods can work for you. But only in the usual way. Which is to appear very briefly to work and then not to work at all.First it is necessary to address the latest blow to English football’s otherwise watertight economy. People often talk about playing the world…
11 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
Tyson Fury’s latest return unlikely to save heavyweight era reaching its end
Arslanbek Makhmudov shouldn’t be much of a test but Gypsy King and his battered old rivals are fading away“I’ll make this short and sweet,” Tyson Fury said in a brief video he posted online on 13 January 2025. “I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing. It’s been a blast and I’ve loved every single minute of it. I’m going to end with this: Dick Turpin wore a mask. God bless everybody. I’ll see you on the other side.”It was the fifth time F…
11 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
Hungary Elections: There is hope that Peter Magyar can deliver a new beginning
What will Hungary’s elections bring? In an op-ed for Euronews, EU politician Valérie Hayer expresses hope that Péter Magyar could usher in a new political beginning, while warning that another term for Viktor Orbán risks cementing irreversible democratic backsliding.
11 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
On This Day, April 11: Ill-fated Apollo 13 blasts off
On April 11, 1970, the Apollo 13 spacecraft was launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on the third U.S. moon-landing mission.
11 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
Famous birthdays for April 11: Summer Walker, Peter Riegert
Musician Summer Walker turns 30 and actor Peter Riegert turns 79, among the famous birthdays for April 11.
11 Apr 2026, 3:00 am
CPUID Site Hijacked To Serve Malware Instead of HWMonitor Downloads
Attackers briefly hijacked part of CPUID's backend and swapped legitimate download links on its site with malware-laced ones. "The issue hit tools like HWMonitor and CPU-Z, with users on Reddit and elsewhere starting to notice something wasn't right when installers tripped antivirus alerts or showed up under odd names," reports The Register. From the report: CPUID has since confirmed the breach, pinning it on a compromised backend component rather than tampering wit…
11 Apr 2026, 2:57 am
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11 Apr 2026, 2:56 am
PATRICK DUGAN: What The White House Cyber Strategy Misses
The White House strategy for national cyberdefense is like fighting a land war in Asia. The assumption that deterrence works against the real adversary we will fight is dead wrong — not because our diplomats aren’t clever enough, but because the real enemy can’t be reasoned with, can’t be bargained with, doesn’t feel pain or fear, and absolutely will not stop until it wins (Kyle Reese called it). Ten days after the White House released its cybersecurity st…
11 Apr 2026, 2:55 am
Henry Pollock ordered off pitch in late controversy as crowd erupts
Pollock was at the centre of everything once again and was ordered from the pitch as Northampton were beaten in the Champions Cup at the death…
11 Apr 2026, 2:40 am
Welsh side close to signing and TV boss gets payout after alleged Mike Phillips incident
These are the stories making headlines on the morning of Saturday, April 11…
11 Apr 2026, 2:30 am
Hungary Election: An Orbán victory would be good news for Europe
Hungary elections: An Orbán victory would be good news for Europe, writes Gerolf Annemans of the “Patriots for Europe” group in the European Parliament in an op-ed for Euronews. Annemans says Orbán has become a symbol of resistance to centralisation.
11 Apr 2026, 2:30 am
Mythos AI alarm bells: Fair warning or marketing hype?
Anthropic postponing the release of its new AI model Claude Mythos, said to be so skilled at coding it could be a wicked weapon for hackers, has encountered a mix of alarm and skepticism.
11 Apr 2026, 2:21 am
Sexual abuse claims have dragged the international criminal court into crisis – but what happens now?
Investigating claims made against Karim Khan, the ICC top prosecutor, has turned into a lengthy process fraught with geopolitics and rows over standards of proofBehind the closed doors of a large room at the international criminal court’s fortress-like headquarters in The Hague, senior diplomats who oversee the court have been gathering each week to try to resolve a crisis.On their agenda: the fate of the ICC’s chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, a British lawyer whos…
11 Apr 2026, 2:20 am
Child trust funds: a windfall at 18 – but what should you do next?
All children born in the UK between September 2002 and January 2011 have a CTF – but £1bn has not been claimedAt some point in the midst of 2009 I made a decision that would change my son’s life: I started paying £10 a month into his child trust fund account.It didn’t seem like much but, almost 18 years later, thanks to the performance of the stock market and the original government payment, he’s about to get about £10,000. At first he had no idea what to…
11 Apr 2026, 2:15 am
Dart and Burrage send GB to BJK Cup finals
Harriet Dart and Jodie Burrage win the decisive doubles match in straight-sets to send Great Britain through to September's Billie Jean King Cup finals with an impressive 3-0 win against Australia.
11 Apr 2026, 2:07 am
Two teenagers dead after car falls off bridge and crashes into minibus on motorway
Two teenagers have died after a car fell off a bridge and crashed into a minibus on the motorway below.
11 Apr 2026, 2:02 am
Kicking back: Spain's La Liga goes retro for nostalgic football matchday
La Liga clubs step out in retro kits this weekend, blending football heritage and fashion with nostalgia increasingly making a mark in the modern game.
11 Apr 2026, 2:02 am
Citizen Lab: Law Enforcement Used Webloc to Track 500 Million Devices via Ad Data
Hungarian domestic intelligence, the national police in El Salvador, and several U.S. law enforcement and police departments have been attributed to the use of an advertising-based global geolocation surveillance system called Webloc. The tool was developed by Israeli company Cobwebs Technologies and is now sold by its successor Penlink after the two firms merged in July 2023…
11 Apr 2026, 2:01 am
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11 Apr 2026, 2:01 am
Could Guardiola's best and Arteta's worst month decide title?
As the Premier League season approaches its finale, April could be the defining month for leaders Arsenal and closest challengers Manchester City. BBC Sport looks at the stats to explain why.
11 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
Margo’s Got Money Troubles: Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer ace this taboo OnlyFans comedy
Fanning is a young single mother who makes adult content in this hilarious series. It is smart, sexy and bold – and Pfeiffer is unmissable as her ex-Hooters-waitress motherI promise, it’s the title that drew me in. Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a new Apple TV show (out Wednesday), starring Elle Fanning as a single mum who becomes an OnlyFans model. It joins a niche canon of similarly blunt titles about generic obstacles. To wit: Fleishman Is in Trouble; Big Tr…
11 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
The Guide #238: The overlooked underdogs of British ​quiz​shows that are still worth a stream
In this week’s newsletter: From forgotten gems to cult curios, these shows quietly shaped our viewing habits, and some of TV’s most charming oddballs deserve your attention• Don’t get The Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe quizshow will never die. Nuclear war could rid the earth of all living creatures bar the cockroaches and still, a shiny floored half-hourer hosted by Stephen Mulhern will somehow be airing on the emergency broadcast system. Qui…
11 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
I swapped England for Seoul after watching a Korean teen drama – and found myself cast in a K-pop video
I was on the verge of failing Mandarin, when a last-second pivot caused me to utterly fall in love with Korean culture, and send me in a totally new directionThe first time I discovered South Korea was during a Mandarin homework mishap in 2013. I was 16 and lacked all the characteristics required to be good at languages: confidence, a thick skin and any desire to talk out loud. Forced to choose a language, Mandarin seemed like the best option for me – with a se…
11 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
What links Althea & Donna, Sean Paul and Ken Boothe? The Saturday quiz
From Kling Klang and the Queen of Mauretania to Elf, Peterbald and Sphynx, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 What was discovered on a dish containing Staphylococcus aureus?2 At which Jewish festival is it traditional to serve triangular food?3 Whose daughter became Queen of Mauretania in 25BC?4 Kling Klang in Düsseldorf was which band’s studio?5 Which Briton was the first person to deadlift 500kg?6 What are studied by a dendrochronologist?7 Which warrio…
11 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
Can fish smell and what does the meme six-seven actually mean? The kids’ quiz
Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes​Submit a questionMolly Oldfield hosts Everything Under the Sun, a podcast answering children’s questions. Do check out her books, Everything Under the Sun and Everything Under the Sun: Quiz Book, as well as her new title, Everything Under the Sun: All Around the World. Continue reading...
11 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
‘We are not like the rest of the Andalucía’: the rugged charms of Almería, Spain’s desert city
While Málaga battles overtourism down the coast, this ‘forgotten’ working port city revels in its outsider statusPerched high on the battlements of Almería’s 10th-century Alcazaba, looking over the mosaic of flat roofs tumbling down to the sea, I’m reminded of author Gerald Brenan’s travel classic South from Granada, and his impression upon arriving in Almería in 1920: “Certainly, it seemed that the sea was doubly Mediterranean here, and the city ……
11 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
How will AI impact tourism and travel? Your next trip could be entirely planned by ChatGPT
Travel companies Rome2Rio and Omio are integrating with OpenAI, giving over 900 million weekly ChatGPT users instant access to routes, prices and transport options worldwide.
11 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
From bone loss to blurred vision: How space travel impacts the human body
As human spaceflight continues to pushes boundaries, scientists try to understand — and minimise — the physical and psychological impact of space travel on the human body.
11 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
Marks & Spencer brings back popular Dine In deal for just £10 - but you must act quick
M&S has brought back its popular Cook With Dine In offer, giving shoppers the chance to enjoy restaurant-quality meals at home for just £10.The deal lets customers pick one main dish and two sides, serving two people perfectly for a cosy evening in.With more than 600 possible combinations to choose from, there is something for everyone - whether you want something light and fresh or prefer a hearty classic.Shoppers can save up to £3.50 compared to buying items…
11 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
Kent care home placed in special measures after patient 'given too much medication'
The home said it had taken 'significant steps' since the inspection…
11 Apr 2026, 2:00 am
A Brief History of ‘Trans Time’
Being on time for work is so cis-heteronormative. That's according to the latest 'research' from woke academics. But the trouble really starts, says Steven Tucker, when grown men start claiming to be six year-old girls. The post A Brief History of ‘Trans Time’ appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
11 Apr 2026, 1:59 am
Record-breaking Artemis II mission ends with 'perfect splashdown' in Pacific Ocean
Artemis II's history-making astronauts have successfully arrived back on Earth with a "perfect bullseye splashdown" off the coast of California.
11 Apr 2026, 1:53 am
NASA's Artemis II astronauts back on earth after record-breaking trip around the moon
With their flight now complete, the four astronauts have set NASA up for a moon landing by another crew in just two years and a full-blown moon base within the decade.
11 Apr 2026, 1:43 am
Two teenagers killed after car plunges from bridge and smashes into minibus on M1
Two teenagers have been killed after their car plunged off a bridge over the M1 and hit a passing minibus.The pair were travelling in a blue car along Gilmorton Lane, heading towards Lutterworth in Leicestershire on Friday when the vehicle fell from the overpass.Their car struck a white Fiat Ducato minibus travelling south on the motorway below.Emergency crews rushed to the scene at 1.33pm before both teenagers were pronounced dead at the scene. TRENDING Stories Vi…
11 Apr 2026, 1:40 am
Concerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressure
Planet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.
11 Apr 2026, 1:15 am
TV tonight: Paul McCartney reopens a great Beatles mystery
What happened to his disappearing Höfner bass? Plus: Jack Whitehall helms Saturday Night Live UK before it takes a break. Here’s what to watch this evening8.45pm, BBC Two Continue reading...
11 Apr 2026, 1:15 am
Studies: Banks Penalize Bad Cybersecurity With Higher Rates
CFOs Should Know: Lackadaisical Security Carries a PriceBad cybersecurity is bad for business. A badly secured business may pay as much as ten extra basis points for a loan than its posture had been up to scratch, find academic studies examining how U.S. banks price debt. The bill for poor cybersecurity could run hundreds of thousands of dollars.
11 Apr 2026, 1:06 am
A tough season, playing angry, and messaging Michael Owen
Ollie Watkins speaks to Kelly Somers about Aston Villa, England and his World Cup dream.
11 Apr 2026, 1:05 am
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11 Apr 2026, 1:04 am
Australia crash out of BJK Cup after Britain secure upset with doubles win
Burrage and Dart overcome Hunter and Perez 6-3, 6-4Australia’s Jones defeats Swan 7-5, 6-3 in dead rubberSam Stosur’s fears of a “funky” upset have been realised as Australia’s team captain saw an understrength Great Britain send her side crashing out of Billie Jean King Cup contention.After the visitors claimed both opening-day singles matches at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena, the new British doubles pairing of Jodie Burrage and Harriet Dart completed a 3…
11 Apr 2026, 1:03 am
Trump Administration Unveils Proposed Triumphal Arch To Greet Visitors To Nation’s Capital
The Trump administration released new renderings of a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch Friday, showcasing the president’s most dramatic effort yet to leave his mark on the nation’s capital. Envisioned to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, the “Independence Arch” would likewise rise 250 feet above the Memorial Circle roundabout across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial. The arch’s top would bear two eagles as well as a 60-fo…
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
Drowned chicks and food scarcity: Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal now endangered
The primary drivers are shrinking sea ice and warming oceans driven by climate change.
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
Secret Garden to Outcome: the week in rave reviews
David Attenborough celebrates the natural magic occurring close to home, and Keanu Reeves stars in Jonah Hill’s meta comedy-drama. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rated reviews Continue reading...
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
Zebras, wealth and power: Hungary’s election tests Orbán’s grip on power
Corruption scandals and a surging opposition have turned the vote into the biggest test yet for the long-serving populist leaderThe drone footage showed a sprawling residence in northern Hungary, complete with manicured gardens, a swimming pool and an underground garage. But it was what came next that captured much of the country’s imagination: zebras darting across the countryside. Continue reading...
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
State failing to learn lessons of Southport attack, say victims’ lawyers
Exclusive: Guardian analysis suggests young people who pose ‘catastrophic’ threat still slipping through systemMinisters are “failing to learn the lessons” from the Southport attack and allowing violence-obsessed teenagers to remain a “catastrophic” threat to society, lawyers for victims of the atrocity have said ahead of the findings of an official inquiry.A report on the July 2024 attack by the judge Sir Adrian Fulford, to be released on Monday, is exp…
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
King signs up David Beckham to his Chelsea flower show team
Ex-footballer to decorate gnome for annual event after organisers lift ban on the ornaments dating back to 1927 Rare roses and stunning irises are usually among the most coveted items at the Chelsea flower show. But this year, the star attraction might be pink, sequined – and decorated by David Beckham.The former England football captain is co-designing a garden at the May event with King Charles and as part of that effort he has been given a garden gnome to paint…
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
‘TikTok effect’ brings sellout crowds and younger fans to Grand National meeting
Ladies’ Day at Aintree draws sellout crowd for first time since 2012 as Jockey Club’s social media strategy pays offHorse-by-horse guide to this year’s Grand NationalThe Aintree morning was still young, and the temperatures frigid enough for a thick coat, when Hayley Bentley arrived at Ladies’ Day wearing only a bridal dress and veil. “I love racing and got my future husband into it,” she explained. “So what better excuse is there to get dressed up for…
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
The war over Omagh’s gold: the £21bn mine plan tearing a community apart
On Monday, a public inquiry will reopen, nine years after the plan was proposed and a toxic local battle beganWhen Fidelma O’Kane retired more than a decade ago from her career as a social worker and lecturer, she thought she would be “travelling and having a glass of wine and eating chocolate and reading books” while based in the quiet, hilly corner of rural County Tyrone where she has lived almost all her life.It didn’t quite work out that way. Instead, a…
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
Tim Dowling: my wife is on a quest to restore my thinning hair
I am settling in for my usual haircut when, before I know it, my wife and the hairdresser are signing me up for a ‘treatment’In the beginning I used not to be able to tell Kelly and Hayley – the identical twin hairdressers who came to the house appointments – apart. Eventually my wife furnished me with a handy mnemonic: Kelly cuts, Hayley highlights. From then on, I knew them by their tools.I don’t need that crutch any more: since my wife decided to go gr…
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
Britain's shadow workforce is paid as little as 65p an hour. Who cares for the carers? | Frances Ryan
Carer’s allowance turns 50 this year, but it’s no reflection of the labour of the millions who cook, clean and nurse behind closed doorsImagine your house is on fire, and when you dial 999 the call handler suggests you try putting the blaze out yourself. Resources are tight, you see, and demand high, and the service increasingly relies on volunteers. Or perhaps your child’s maths teacher is off sick. The headteacher texts and asks if you can leave work to expl…
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
Blind date: ‘She claimed she was usually shy. I wouldn’t have guessed’
Jack, 31, a nature consultant, meets Heather, 23, who works in marketing for a homelessness charityWhat were you hoping for? A nice evening, to meet someone new and see what type of person I would be matched up with. Continue reading...
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
SUVs are making Britain’s potholes worse, say scientists
Engineers link reduced lifespan of roads to shift to heavier cars, some bought to navigate damaged surfacesDrivers who choose SUVs are compounding the pothole problem, experts have warned, as research showed hundreds of thousands of people bought bigger cars to navigate damaged roads.Scientists said the cumulative effect of increasing numbers of heavier vehicles was a contributory factor in Britain’s potholes getting worse. Continue reading...
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
I’m a sauna person now: the Becky Barnicoat cartoon
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11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
‘I got everything I dreamed of - when I had no ability to handle it’: Lena Dunham on toxic fame, broken friendships and her ‘lost decade’
Stardom came fast and hard for the wunderkind who created the hit HBO series Girls aged just 23. Now she’s written a tell-all memoir about why she was forced to retreat from the spotlight• Lena Dunham on going to rehab: read an exclusive extract from FamesickIf there is something to be learned from the words people pick for their passwords and proxies, then Lena Dunham’s choice of aliases – pseudonyms that, as a public person, she has used over the years to…
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
From You, Me & Tuscany to Euphoria: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page star in a slinky new romcom, while the dissolute teens of the US drama are back in their 20sYou, Me & TuscanyOut now Where would the romcom be if everyone told the truth? When impulsive cook Anna (Halle Bailey) tells a porky pie about being engaged in order to justify her presence in an abandoned Tuscan villa, a train of events leading to true love is – naturally – set in motion. Regé-Jean Page and Nia Vardalos co-star. Con…
11 Apr 2026, 1:00 am
Six great reads: the man who let snakes bite him, masked heavy metal and the brutal reality for foreign students in the UK
Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days Continue reading...