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<p>For years, women have said they have to make the decision between looking young or being slim </p>

The rise of ‘Ozempic face’ and why it’s here to stay

As people clamour to get their hands on the new skinny jabs, cosmetic doctors are noticing an unnerving side effect, which they tell Katie Rosseinsky, can be difficult to treat if you get it too young

<p>Bella Hadid styling out a pair of briefs </p>

Why wearing men’s pants has become a fashion trend for women

<p>Online communication has gone from a fun activity to a fearful endeavour in no time at all </p>

Overthinking

The tyrannical fear of being ‘left on read’ is wrecking romance

<p>‘It’s the simplest and easiest form of permanent contraception that responsible men can use to contribute to their relationships and the planet,’ says Dr Nick Demediuk of Australian clinic Dr Snip</p>

Vasectomy and British men in their twenties: ‘Young, none and done’

<p>Alex Holder at her new bookshop in Lisbon</p>

Why I bet my life savings on a romcom dream

<p>Forest bathing involves being mindfully present around trees and in nature</p>

Why a tree a day can keep the doctor away

<p>‘Time is of the essence. Tick tock. And so on. But when it comes to children, even the word elicits a kind of dull ache in the lower part of my stomach’ </p>

Why are millennials like me so stressed about having children?

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Inside the extravagant world of nannies to the super-rich

<p>‘I gave him the car, I let him stay in the house – I just wanted the dogs’ </p>

‘You can’t cut the dog in half’: Inside the pet custody battle boom

<p>‘There’s this absurd notion that friendships have to last forever’: Meghan Markle and Jessica Mulroney</p>

Let’s Unpack That

To stop being friends with Meghan, do you need good ‘detachment game’?

In focus

Victoria’s Secret was never feminist – why bother to try now?

Food

<p>‘Michel Roux At Home’ is dedicated to simple French cooking </p>

Three recipes from Michel Roux’s new fuss-free French cookbook

<p>With his lease coming to an end, Roux feels like it’s the ‘appropriate time to turn the page’ </p>

After Le Gavroche, Michel Roux is taking his cooking back to basics

<p>With options ranging from breakfast to dinner, and everything in between – there’s something for every occasion</p>

How to cook to keep your gut healthy

<p>Don Papa was founded on Negros in 2012 </p>

Spirit of Sugarlandia: Why Filipino rum Don Papa is one to watch

Recipes

<p>Henry’s new book celebrates some of the world’s most underlooked cuisines </p>

Cold-weather recipes to get on your radar now

<p>Rebattet wants to see the younger generations cooking from scratch with seasonal ingredients </p>

Five easy recipes to cook with your kids

<p>Courgette fritto: a delicious, healthy alternative to chips </p>

Courgette season is nearly over – 3 ways to make the most of them

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Celebrate in style this summer with The White Company

The top picks from R.M.Williams, the footwear brand to bookmark

Big travel plans? Airalo’s eSIMs will keep you connected abroad

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Independent TV

Lock-picking pet parrot found more than 30 miles away after search

Taylor Swift ‘apparently’ dating football player, says John Kirby

<p>Zoe Ball has been forced to pull out of covering the Coronation Concert for BBC Radio 2 (Ian West/PA)</p>

Zoe Ball shares fire scare after emergency services called to home

‘I use conkers to make my own detergent - saving £60 a month’

Design

<p>‘Hygge’ (pronounced ‘hoo-ga’) is a Danish and Norwegian term that describes cosiness and ‘comfortable conviviality’ </p>

How to bring Scandi style into your home for a ‘hygge’-filled autumn

Choose these rustic buys to create a countryside, seasonal ambience (Wayfair/PA)

11 ways to work autumnal wonder at home

Embrace the look of the season with pops of rich purples in your home (John Lewis/PA)

Cue the damson decor trend to snug up your space

Royal Family

<p>Princess Beatrice reveals what she would do if her kids have dyslexia</p>

Princess Beatrice reveals what she would do if her kids have dyslexia

<p>Kate Middleton rewears same outfit twice in one week</p>

Kate Middleton rewears same outfit twice in one week

Royal family reveals surprising fact about King Charles III

Women

<p>Researchers at the National Centre for Social Research discovered the overwhelming majority of Britons are in favour of a more liberal position than current UK laws stipulate (Alamy/PA)</p>

Support for abortion rights hits record high in UK

<p>We tested all the market leaders, from Oodie to Silentnight </p>

Best blanket hoodies for hunkering down this autumn

<p>Maya Oppenheim’s Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy</p>

How to win a copy of Maya Oppenheim’s Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy

Dating and Relationships

Health & Families

Linda Evangelista describes past relationship as a ‘MeToo marriage’

<p>Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta in ‘Grease’</p>

20 movie romances that were actually toxic

<p>Jack Osbourne and Aree Gearheart</p>

Jack Osbourne marries Aree Gearheart in intimate California ceremony

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Secret chambers discovered in 4,400-year-old Egyptian pyramid

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Wedding celebrant accidentally shoots grandson while trying to get guests' attention

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'Boris Johnson' throws rave outside Westminster to launch Partygate TV show

politics

Rishi Sunak claims general election ‘not what the country wants’ - Twitter immediately proves him wrong

science-tech

Expert explains exactly which foods make the worst smelling farts

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Expert explains exactly which foods make the worst smelling farts

lifestyle

Man left mortified after having 'brown moles' checked by doctor

viral

What is the ‘monk mode’ trend on TikTok?

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