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<p>For some people, ‘Adolescence’ is as far as their understanding of the manosphere goes</p>
In Focus

What actually happens in the manosphere?

As Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ sparks a global conversation around the most insidious corner of the internet, Olivia Petter examines the ideologies underpinning it, how they’re becoming normalised, and why misconceptions might be making all this even more dangerous

<p>Freedom fighter: Charli XCX in a sheer black gown at the Brit Awards (Lucy North/PA)</p>
Comment

Why are people still so afraid of women’s breasts?

<p>Exactly how you’ll feel if you listen to the American social scientists </p>
Lifestyle

Scientists have discovered the formula for the perfect day – and I couldn’t agree more

<p>Dark cloud: Just because we can’t see the data we produce, doesn’t mean it’s not causing a problem</p>
let's unpack that

The hidden costs of your digital storage – and how to clean it up

<p>As the world heats up, so does England’s wine scene</p>
in focus

Why the ascendance of English wine should terrify us

<p>Consumers might be feeling the pinch, but it doesn't change where they sit in the financial pecking order</p>
Lifestyle

This is why you think you’re poor when you’re not

<p>Origin story: How you save your partner’s phone number might include a nod to your first meeting</p>
Let’s Unpack That

How you save your partner’s name in your phone says a lot about you

Latest news

<p>‘We always bring a little spice to our socials, but Wendy’s has a ton of respect for Katy Perry and her out-of-this-world-talent,’ Wendy’s told ‘People’</p>
Lifestyle

Wendy’s issues statement after backlash over Katy Perry tweet

<p>Dylan Efron attends Vanity Fair and Instagram Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood at Bar Marmont on February 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California</p>
Lifestyle

Zac Efron’s brother Dylan saves two women from drowning in Miami

<p>YE Retail Winners and Losers</p>
Lifestyle

Easter 2025: What stores are open from Good Friday to Easter Monday?

Lifestyle

Colin Farrell shares ‘tricky’ decision to put son into long-term care

<p>Patti Smith attends a red carpet for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on August 28, 2024 in Venice, Italy</p>
Lifestyle

NYC restaurateur claims Patti Smith reduced waitress to tears

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News

King greeted by well-wishers and protesters at Maundy Thursday service

<p>Robinson struggled to recall any of Michelle’s relationships that lasted longer than one month</p>
Lifestyle

Michelle Obama’s brother thought she and Barack would last ‘a month’

Lifestyle

Toblerone ‘disaopoints’ fans by discontinuing popular bar

More features

<p>Jonathan Ross has said life is ‘easier’ without alcohol</p>
Lifestyle

I never thought I’d say this, but I might agree with Jonathan Ross

<p>The threats that Instagram poses to teenagers are the same as the ones they pose to us. They’re just magnified</p>
Lifestyle

Instagram would’ve ruined my childhood if I’d had it as a teen

<p>Freedom and sexual prowess – this is Casanova’s reputation </p>
Lifestyle

Casanova is 300 years old – why is there still no female equivalent?

<p>Third wheeling: A man looks bored having drinks with a couple</p>
Lifestyle

Why your friends wish you’d stop bringing your partner everywhere

Fitness and wellness

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Comment

Meghan Markle and the death of self-help speak

The Duchess of Sussex’s new podcast is so mired in motivational phrases that it’s very nearly incomprehensible. Katie Rosseinsky explores how self-help chatter got totally out of hand

Comment

Meghan Markle and the death of self-help speak

The Duchess of Sussex’s new podcast is so mired in motivational phrases that it’s very nearly incomprehensible. Katie Rosseinsky explores how self-help chatter got totally out of hand

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<p>Running a marathon for the first time has meant being discerning about my kit</p>
Sports & Fitness

I’m running the London Marathon – these are my training essentials

<p>I taped my mouth shut every night to see if the Tiktok trend might actually be worth it</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

I tried mouth taping for three weeks, and the results surprised me

<p>My therapist advised me to pick up a copy of the book and the rest is history</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

How living with less changed my life

<p>With waiting lists for mental health services at an all-time high, many women are turning to AI for support</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Women are using ChatGPT as a free therapist

<p>With waiting lists for mental health services at an all-time high, many women are turning to AI for support</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Women are using ChatGPT as a free therapist

<p>Research suggests autoimmune diseases in women could be linked to behaviour and environment, as well as biology</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Is there a link between anger and autoimmune disease in women?

<p>'Prison workouts' use little-to-no equipment to build strength and fitness</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Use this ‘prison workout’ to build strength without weights

Food features

<p>Rick Stein has been credited with changing the way Britain eats</p>
Features

Rick Stein on 50 years of fish, fame and ‘ruining’ Cornwall

<p>Meghan Markle is a fan of the glass jam jar, but her obvious top tip to wash them out and reuse them was met with much mirth this week</p>
Features

Jam is under threat – here’s why your breakfast just got pricier

<p>Two sides of the same appetite: street-level spaghetti or sky-high tasting</p>
IndyEats

Fine & Dime: Two wildly different meals, one delicious new food column

<p>'No mother wants a teddy cuddling a pink prosecco bottle – trust me'</p>
Voices

No mother wants a teddy cuddling a pink prosecco bottle – trust me

Recipes

<p>This Thai-style red curry is ready in under 15 minutes – quicker than a takeaway</p>
Recipes

How to cook Thai food at home – inspired by ‘White Lotus’

<p>A high protein lunch with plenty of gut-loving fibre</p>
Recipes

Dr Rupy’s one-tray salmon tikka bowl is a midweek gamechanger

<p>Start your day with a protein hit</p>
Recipes

The anti-inflammatory oats that taste like chocolate pudding

Life Stories

<p>After having five children of her own, Charlotte Johnson-Daniels decided to help childless couples and become a surrogate in 2022</p>
Features

‘I’m a surrogate – but I don’t want to make money from a baby’

<p>Mohammed Nayef Salem is 18 and has been training as an entertainer since he was 12</p>
Lifestyle

‘I’m a clown in a war zone – it’s an incredibly important job’

<p>Lauren Bateman, who received under-eye filler from a woman without medical qualifications</p>
Lifestyle

‘I got under-eye filler – then felt like my face was going to explode’

<p>Rachael Doman and her husband Paul with their three children</p>
Lifestyle

‘I went from zero children to being a mum to three kids overnight’

Independent TV

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Lifestyle

A comedian’s take on British essentials | Overrated or Underrated

Lifestyle

Watch the unique way 10,000 books were moved to their new home

Lifestyle

CBB: JoJo Siwa emotionally opens up on questioning gender identity

<p>Switzerland Davos</p>
Lifestyle

Beckham marks 50th birthday with pledge to help vulnerable children

Deals

<p>Enjoy Garden Trading’s amazing site-wide deals</p>
Deals

Enjoy 25% off all homeware and garden at Garden Trading

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Deals

Marks & Spencer discount codes for April – save 10% site-wide

<p>Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid and Kate Middleton are all fans of the brand</p>
Deals

Save up to 20% on luxury bags, jewellery and more at Aspinal of London

<p>Enjoy the best of Jacamo with these deals</p>
Deals

Save over 25% on fashion, tech and gaming at Jacamo

Design

Spring-fragranced candles (The White Company/PA)
Design

9 ways to scentscape your space for summer

Celebrate sunny days by elevating your outdoor furniture (Barker and Stonehouse/PA)
Design

Outdoor living trends for entertaining and relaxing in style

Pastel tablescapes, springtime decor and craftwork to style up your space (Emma Bridgewater/PA)
Design

Easter-themed decorations for stylish interior makeovers

Royal Family

Culture

Can Meghan Sussex Ever Win?

<p>Charles said humanity is “capable of both great cruelty and great kindness” as he prepares to attend a Royal Maundy service in Durham Cathedral on Thursday.</p>
Home News

Humanity capable of ‘great cruelty and great kindness’, says King

<p>Prince William and Prince George watching Aston Villa in the Champion's League.</p>
Sport

Villa Champions League exit through the eyes of William and George

Women

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Lifestyle

The Independent Influence List list on display at the Outernet

<p>Some are calling Blue’s stunt a bizarre cash grab while others have called it a trauma response</p>
Women

Bonnie Blue isn’t the problem: it’s the men who want to sleep with her

Women

The real reason why Demi Moore’s Golden Globes speech is going viral

Dating and Relationships

<p>Nicole Kidman, left, and Harris Dickinson in a scene from ‘Babygirl’, which explores an affair between a married woman and her intern</p>
Love & Sex

The unfashionable truth about surviving infidelity by a top therapist

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Lifestyle

Why it’s time to rethink cheating

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Love & Sex

Why women across the world celebrate Galentine’s Day

Shopping

<p>Layer them under foundation, with concealer, or alone for subtle coverage </p>
Make-up

9 best CC creams that help to blur blemishes and reduce redness

Make-up

9 best CC creams that help to blur blemishes and reduce redness

<p>Layer them under foundation, with concealer, or alone for subtle coverage </p>
<p>This is one of the most affordable designer bags</p>
Women's Accessories

This is one of the most affordable designer bags you can own

<p>Face fake tan formulas are available as drops, serums, creams and more </p>
Skincare

An expert shares how to avoid common face tanner mistakes

<p>We looked at the ease of application, scent, feel and final look</p>
Skincare

Best face tanners for an effortless sun-kissed glow in 2025

<p>You can save up to £100 on the cult Dyson hair tools in the Easter sales</p>
Hair

Dyson airwrap and supersonic price slashed – but you need to be quick

<p>You can save up to £100 on the cult Dyson hair tools in the Easter sales</p>
Hair

Dyson airwrap and supersonic price slashed – but you need to be quick

<p>The flats boast the same distinctive look as the Copenhagen label’s pair </p>
Women's Shoes

These Sainsbury’s ballet flats look just like this £325 Ganni pair

<p>Our experienced beauty buffs put the new formula to the test</p>
Make-up

Mac has relaunched its studio fix powders, and they’re so much better

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London Zoo celebrates hatching of three eggs from extinct-in-wild dove species

London Zoo celebrates hatching of three eggs from extinct-in-wild dove species

stranded-spaniel-rescued-from-cliff-edge-by-rnli-heroes

Stranded spaniel rescued from cliff edge by RNLI heroes

tiktok

'Almost forgot this is the whole point' TikTok trend sees everyone cherishing life's good moments

science-tech

A whole new world of alien life could be accessed through a 'portal' discovered on Mars

video

Watch: Sweet moment Houston vet returns rescued turtle to the ocean

video

Watch: Sweet moment Houston vet returns rescued turtle to the ocean

gaming

FPL Gameweek 33 preview: News, injuries, suspensions, fixtures, picks and analysis

tv

Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies hits back at 'woke' claims

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