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Ditch the mirror and celebrate your strengths: therapists on 20 ways to boost your body confidence

Ditch the mirror and celebrate your strengths: therapists on 20 ways to boost your body confidence

Do you want to love how you look but always compare yourself with others? There are plenty of ways to overcome this, from life drawing to CBT to social media detoxes Perhaps more than ever we are bombarded with images of other people’s bodies, and it is only human to compare ourselves with these unrealistic ideals. How can you learn to love your body for what it is? Therapists share their advice on improving body confidence. Continue reading...

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Disney and Warner to bundle streaming services

Disney and Warner to bundle streaming services

The media giants are under pressure to attract more subscribers to their streaming services.

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Ikea creates hilarious ad inspired by Doja Cat’s Met Gala dress

Ikea creates hilarious ad inspired by Doja Cat’s Met Gala dress

‘Give the marketing team a raise,’ says fan

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US indie music giant Steve Albini dies at 61

US indie music giant Steve Albini dies at 61

The musician and producer was known for his work with acts like Nirvana, the Pixies and PJ Harvey.

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Cara Delevingne hits back at speculation she was on drugs at Met Gala

Cara Delevingne hits back at speculation she was on drugs at Met Gala

Cara Delevingne says she’s been sober for nearly two years after critics commented on her red carpet behaviour

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Government told eGates no longer reliable after latest meltdown causes passenger chaos

Government told eGates no longer reliable after latest meltdown causes passenger chaos

Home Office says there is no indication of malicious cyber activity

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Discover theme parks, water sports, great food and ancient ruins in our ultimate guide to Costa Dorada

Discover theme parks, water sports, great food and ancient ruins in our ultimate guide to Costa Dorada

From theme parks and wine cellars to beaches and cultural experiences, dive into Costa Dorada’s most thrilling attractions

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Miss USA resigns title on mental health grounds

Miss USA resigns title on mental health grounds

Noelia Voigt said she believed in making decisions "that feel best for you and your mental health".

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How Prince Harry and King Charles’s relationship fractured after Megxit

How Prince Harry and King Charles’s relationship fractured after Megxit

Harry will not see any of his immediate family on his currrent visit

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Airport chaos as passport eGates fail again – what went wrong?

Airport chaos as passport eGates fail again – what went wrong?

Exclusive: A nationwide IT failure meant passengers were waiting for hours to have their passports checked

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Teen drama turns tables on 'toxic parents'

Teen drama turns tables on 'toxic parents'

A new Channel 4 series shows the impact smartphone culture has had on parents as well as children.

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Influencer Mrs Hinch’s father has died ‘suddenly’ in his sleep

Influencer Mrs Hinch’s father has died ‘suddenly’ in his sleep

‘Our whole world has been turned upside down,’ the social media influencer said

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Front of Boeing 767 scrapes along Istanbul runway after front landing gear failure

Front of Boeing 767 scrapes along Istanbul runway after front landing gear failure

The Boeing 767, flying from Paris, told the traffic control tower at Istanbul Airport that its landing gear failed to open

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Who will compete in the Eurovision final?

Who will compete in the Eurovision final?

The 68th Eurovision Contest semi-finals and final are taking place in Malmo, Sweden in May 2024.

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A moment that changed me: I thought fitness was my superpower. Then I realised it was a ball and chain

A moment that changed me: I thought fitness was my superpower. Then I realised it was a ball and chain

Running had been my identity, my career, my life. One beautiful spring day, I realised it wasn’t enoughI have Jane Fonda to thank for my fitness “discovery” in the late 1980s. Still in my teens, I wore through the carpet doing her workout videos in front of the TV. I also spent hours ploughing up and down the pool at the local leisure centre and honing my muscles at the gym.I always regarded fitness as my superpower. Something that I worked hard at, for sure, but something that gave me kudos. Keeping fit – I mean, really fit – seemed to me an admirable and noble pursuit. I could fit...

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How did I avoid paying Venice’s new ‘entrance fee’? By joining the local Venezia FC fans

How did I avoid paying Venice’s new ‘entrance fee’? By joining the local Venezia FC fans

Fans heading to the waterside stadium don’t have to pay the €5 tourist fee. And with the team fighting for promotion to Serie A, the atmosphere at the last home game of the season is electricSunday day-trippers to Venice flashing their €5 entry ticket QR code to get through the turnstiles at the city’s main access points look bemused when football supporters simply show their match tickets instead. Attending a sporting event just happens to be one of the exemptions in the opaque regulations behind what locals see as an attempt to turn their town into a living museum.Anyone who joins the...

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No refund after I was sold a stolen £3,300 bike on eBay

No refund after I was sold a stolen £3,300 bike on eBay

I phoned the police and the bike was seized, but eBay and my bank won’t help over reimbursementI bought a used electric cargo bike on eBay for £3,300 but, when it arrived, I discovered a cut in the frame. I put the frame number into the national BikeRegister database, which confirmed it had been stolen.The seller did not reply when I contacted them, so I phoned the police and the bike was seized. I was given crime reference and property log numbers. Continue reading...

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Ireland and Croatia qualify for Eurovision final

Ireland and Croatia qualify for Eurovision final

Some of the contest's most outlandish songs sail into the final, but there are tears for Australia.

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Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor reportedly engaged to actor Cameron

Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor reportedly engaged to actor Cameron

The two actors have been together since 2023

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Chaos at UK airports after Border Force gates fail causing long queues

Chaos at UK airports after Border Force gates fail causing long queues

Pictures showed queues at Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, Edinburgh and Manchester

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Pamela Anderson runs through New York City park in gown after Met Gala

Pamela Anderson runs through New York City park in gown after Met Gala

‘From one garden to the next,’ actor writes on Instagram

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Khloe Kardashian reveals why she waited eight months to legally name son

Khloe Kardashian reveals why she waited eight months to legally name son

The reality TV star opens up about the naming process for her son

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Wife sparks debate after discovering husband used their joint account to pay for her engagement ring

Wife sparks debate after discovering husband used their joint account to pay for her engagement ring

‘Demanding someone gift you something you wouldn’t pay for yourself due to cost is scammy/bad faith/tacky,’ says Reddit commenter

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Peter Andre reveals newborn daughter’s ‘Aussie’ characteristics

Peter Andre reveals newborn daughter’s ‘Aussie’ characteristics

Peter Andre has revealed his newborn daughter’s “Aussie” characteristics.

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The 10 best airports for food and drinks revealed

The 10 best airports for food and drinks revealed

Experts hailed the taste of meals from these international terminals

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