The one change that worked: I struggled to get any work done – until I bought a kitchen timer | Time management
Long before I knew what a 9 to 5 was, I struggled to get things done. When I was a child, I avoided showers for as long as possible and…
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Ebola epidemic is outpacing response efforts, WHO chief says – National
By Vincent Mumo Nzilani and Sfundo Parakozov Reuters Posted May 25, 2026 12:58 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The head of the World…
Katy Perry praises Air Canada crew after witnessing in-flight emergency
Katy Perry praised the Air Canada cabin crew on her recent flight from Montreal to Los Angeles after witnessing their response to a medical emergency. The 41-year-old singer said she…
Bows, bounce and rule breakers: week two on the red carpet at the Cannes film festival – in pictures
As La Croisette closes for another year, here are the most memorable looks from its final week Continue reading… Source link
Costco’s Kirkland Signature women’s multivitamin recalled for metal pieces – National
Health Canada has announced a national recall of Kirkland Signature Women 50+ multivitamins due to the presence of metal fragments. Kirkland Signature is the private-label brand owned by Costco. Canadian…
‘It saved my couch’: 10 must-have items cat owners swear by to pet-proof their home | Life and style
If I didn’t have two big, shedding cats, my couch would probably be intact. My floors would be free of spills. And my carpets wouldn’t have enough layers of caked-on…
Leafs’ Domi out ‘indefinitely’ following surgery
By The Canadian Press The Canadian Press Posted May 25, 2026 8:55 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs…
Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for kimchi tofu noodles with chilli peanuts | Noodles
This is one of those rare dishes that I can make both for us and for the children – reserving the kimchi topping and chilli peanuts for the adults, of…
Could this Japanese human washing machine save me from the tedium of cleaning myself? | Emma Beddington
Still trying and failing to plan a trip to Japan, I have at least found one absolute must: a pilgrimage to see the Future Human Washing Machine. Following its unveiling…
The pet I’ll never forget: Tilly, the rabbit who taught us how to raise a family | Pets
Tilly wasn’t our first choice: my wife and I had fallen for a grey lop-eared charmer in a local shop who was unexpectedly pulled from sale. But we were now…
Sea-hugging railways and magical views: five of Europe’s best coastal train lines | Europe holidays
Scotland: from coast to coast Route Inverness to Kyle of LochalshWhich side should I sit? The right initially, then switch to left Distance 83 miles (133km) Time 2hrs 40minsFrequency 4…
Is it true that … we should all be taking creatine? | Drugs
Once the preserve of bodybuilders and sprinters, creatine is now being touted as everything from a brain booster to a healthy-ageing essential. But should we all be taking it? Not…
HMRC made us wait a year for £150,000 tax rebate | Money
When my mother died, there was a four-year delay in achieving probate owing to financial complexities. During this time my father paid inheritance tax (IHT) on the advice of his solicitor,…
Honey & Co’s recipes for tahini aubergines and green fishballs | Food
Every day, no matter what it brings with it, gives us at least three opportunities to clock out and have a moment of pure bliss. We’re talking about breakfast, lunch…
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm. Source link
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. Source link
What you need to know about latest meningitis cluster
After a fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, BBC South’s health correspondent Alastair Fee shares what you need to know. Source link
Why illegal children’s homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
While the majority of children are either fostered, adopted or placed in legal children’s homes, local authorities have struggled to find homes for children with the most complex needs –…
The return of France’s train of marvels: from the Côte d’Azur to the Southern French Alps | France holidays
Nine-thirty on a sunny Tuesday morning, and the platforms at Nice-Ville station are buzzing. Office workers nudge their way past backpackers, passengers clamber on to trains heading east to Monaco…
How to make Provençal fish stew – recipe | Seafood
Much as I love bouillabaisse, I’ve never come across rascasse, the spiny Mediterranean rockfish that’s the backbone of Marseille’s signature dish, outside its homeland. Bourride, another southern French fish stew,…
Readers reply: you’re supposed to be quiet in the cinema. So why are the snacks so loud? | Life and style
You’re supposed to be quiet in the cinema. So why are the snacks so loud? Michael Rivera, London Send new questions to nq@theguardian.com. Readers reply Cinema chains turn a huge…
‘The leash is his best friend’: how (and why) I walk my cat outside like a dog | Cats
A few years back, my neighbor called to me from across the street. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate…
Final words that my dad never got to say | Family
Polly Hudson’s piece on her relationship with her dad felt so poignant (My dad was far from perfect – but I live by the advice he gave me on his…
Your indoor cat is bored. Here are toys and tools to fix that | Cats
If you’ve ever watched your cat spend a day wreaking havoc in your home, you already know indoor cats face a battle with boredom. I remember one instance in which…
The problem with Britain’s dog obsession | Dogs
Your article on dogs was uncannily timely (‘She compared her dachshund to my newborn baby’: should you be able to take your dog everywhere?, 19 May). I have had a…
Why it seems like ‘everyone’ in Australia is travelling to Vietnam | Vietnam holidays
Georgia Quinn is adamant that Vietnam has been slept on as a holiday destination. The lifestyle-based content creator says she has loved the country since she first visited as a…
To the new couples ‘turbulence testing’ their relationships: just relax and enjoy good times instead | Emma Beddington
‘Turbulence test” trips are a “romantic travel trend” for new couples, according to US Vogue. The magazine spoke to two women who had decided to stress-test fledgling relationships with trips,…
The devil owns Amazon: big tech has infiltrated the fashion world – will we see a revolt? | Fashion
The press conference for the Met Costume Institute’s spring exhibition is always a stately affair, but this year it was giving “feudal lady addresses her serfs” or perhaps “Marie Antoinette…
I was punched on the school bus. Being violently bullied changed me – and affected one of the biggest decisions of my life | Bullying
The bullying began shortly after my fifth birthday. My family had moved from Dorset to a small village in Buckinghamshire. I started a new school in September, just before my…
This is how we do it: ‘I thought I’d never want to have sex again – then I gave myself a pep talk’ | Life and style
Lucia, 45 double quotation markI felt guilty because I love him and want to make him happy About five years ago, my libido was so low I thought if I…