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<p>The masculine urge to roast your friends is a <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/men-weightlifting-jocks-gym-bros-b2747266.html"></a>force that rarely receives attention – but harsh banter requires skill for knowing when to draw the line</p>
in focus

Why roasting is the default mode of masculine friendship

When it comes to close male friends, ‘crude psychological warfare’ always wins out over questions about their health, job, family or romantic life. And that’s how we like it, says Ben Bryant

<p>‘There is an expectation that adult children will just get over it if their parents get divorced. But it’s just not true’</p>
Lifestyle

I’m an adult child of divorce – and we’re not talked about enough

<p>‘We like the idea of continuing to live in this way, but it’s early days so can’t say for sure. It’s the first time we’ve done this; it might be the last’</p>
Lifestyle

Inside the micro-retirement boom – and what you need to afford it

<p>The quiet carriage is no longer a safe haven of travel tranquillity </p>
Lifestyle

Why the quiet carriage is the most hellish part of the train

<p>Brian Johnson, aka The Liver King, enjoyed a meteoric rise in the early 2020s </p>
Lifestyle

The Liver King story chillingly shows how bad role models are made

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Comment

Women shouldn’t have to work the week of their period. Period

<p>The female-dominated New Age and the male-dominated realm of conspiracy theory are colliding in ‘conspirituality’</p>
in focus

Wellness is turning people into right-wing conspiracy theorists

Latest news

<p>More than 200 people could be dying each year because bystanders are reluctant to step in and help during a first aid emergency, analysis by a charity suggests</p>
Health & Families

‘First aid fear’ is costing 200 lives a year, charity warns

<p>A stark decline in reported enjoyment levels is commonly appearing between Year 6 and Year 7</p>
Health & Families

Exact moment children ‘stop enjoying school’ revealed in new study

<p>Researchers have uncovered a surprising link between chronic pain and mental health</p>
Health & Families

New study finds unexpected link between physical pain and depression

<p>The burger chain will be changing its recipe for its popular strawberry shake and signature pink lemonade</p>
Lifestyle

In-N-Out Burger forced to change its menu after RFK’s new rule

<p>‘So special, so special, thank god there’s Matilda,’ Williams said about Ledger</p>
Lifestyle

Michelle Williams makes rare comment about late ex Heath Ledger

<p>Starbucks has revealed its new summer menu that features new food and drink options. Pictured is the new Iced Horchata Oat Milk Shaken Espresso.</p>
Lifestyle

Starbucks unveils changes to its menu for summer

<p>Bre Giglio, pictured right, is a huge fan of drinking THC drinks rather than sipping on a cocktail</p>
Lifestyle

Young people aren’t drinking alcohol —they’re sipping cans of THC

<p>‘Meghan, in this family we don’t speak to people like that,’ the late Queen (right) reportedly told Meghan</p>
Lifestyle

Meghan Markle received warning from late Queen while wedding planning

More features

<p>Bella Hadid at the 2024 Cannes festival</p>
Fashion

Cannes was right to ban naked dresses

<p>Sex and relationship coach Dr Danielle Harel with surrogate partner therapist Andre Lazarus</p>
In Focus

Virgin Island: One sexual surrogate on helping people find intimacy

<p>Many people say ‘dust’ is linked to aggression, psychosis and sexual exploitation </p>
Lifestyle

‘Horrible’ drug linked to sexual exploitation in deprived city

<p>Do you really wanna live forever? Helen Coffey gets her longevity assessed</p>
first person

I went to a ‘longevity doctor’ to find out how to live forever

Fitness and wellness

<p>Claiming his physique was down to avoiding toxins, Brian Johnson was found to be spending thousands a month on growth hormones</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

What is the ancestral diet and why do influencers love it so much?

Despite a new Netflix documentary exposing the extreme diet, Emilie Lavinia asks why unsustainable and unproven diets, that can lead to disordered eating and nutrient deficiencies, are still being peddled?

Fitness and wellbeing

What is the ancestral diet and why do influencers love it so much?

Despite a new Netflix documentary exposing the extreme diet, Emilie Lavinia asks why unsustainable and unproven diets, that can lead to disordered eating and nutrient deficiencies, are still being peddled?

<p>Claiming his physique was down to avoiding toxins, Brian Johnson was found to be spending thousands a month on growth hormones</p>
<p>According to experts, immunity and the gut are connected</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Is there a link between gut health and allergies? An expert explains

<p>I've tried everything to soothe my TMJ symptoms</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Could botox for teeth grinding cure my TMJ? I tried it to find out

<p>A walking expert has shared the many benefits of going for a short walk after eating a meal </p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Expert says a walk after eating can protect health for decades to come

<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>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

Food features

<p>Healthy and sugarfree food isn’t always easy to spot</p>
Features

From bread to smoothies: The hidden sugars in our ‘healthy’ choices

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In Focus

An app says my kids’ food isn’t healthy – I’m now emptying my kitchen

<p>From spreadsheets to supper clubs – Sonali Shah found her flavour</p>
Features

Sonali Shah swapped the City for supper clubs – and Ben Affleck

<p>Rosamund Hall picks her favourite sparkling wines for spring</p>
Voices

The sun is out – it’s time for a springtime refresh of sparkling wine

Recipes

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Recipes

20 barbecue recipes to impress this May bank holiday

<p>The crispy bits of bacon and croutons add an extra layer of crunch</p>
Recipes

This chicken caesar dip is crunchy, creamy and dangerously good

<p>Sweet pea guacamole with charred jalapeño and sunflower seeds – a spring-fresh twist on a classic</p>
Recipes

Spring’s best veg, two killer recipes – and one very green guac

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’

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Lifestyle

Buckingham Palace band honours Eurovision’s Remember Monday

<p>Pre-flight: Global Airlines Airbus A380 at Glasgow airport</p>
Travel

On board Global Airlines’ first transatlantic flight from UK to US

<p>The Prince of Wales at Westminster Abbey</p>
News

Watch: Charles and William share touching moment at historic ceremony

Lifestyle

Humans in bear suits help save weak two-month-old cub

Deals

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Deals

Enjoy 20% off all homeware and garden at Garden Trading

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Deals

Marks & Spencer discount codes for May – 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

Ring in summer with pretty floral accessories (Next/PA)
Design

8 ways to weave summer blooms into your space

The best outdoor decor for summer hosting (Festive Lights/PA)
Design

9 ways to style up al fresco settings

Blue hues and natural fabrics signal sunnier climes (Matalan/PA)
Design

9 ways to mimic a Mediterranean lifestyle

Royal Family

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Lifestyle

King Charles echoes his grandfather’s historic VE Day speech

<p>The final design will be revealed in April 2026 to coincide with the centenary of the Queen’s birth</p>
Home News

Why the memorial for the Queen may have missed an important point

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Lifestyle

Camilla delighted by ‘attention-seeking’ guide dog at garden party

Women

<p>Readers debate whether women should have to work the week of their period</p>
Women

‘Try working 12-hours on your period’: Readers torn on menstrual leave

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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

Dating and Relationships

<p>The couple at an event held by the Clooney Foundation for Justice in New York in 2024</p>
Lifestyle

George Clooney says he’s never argued with his wife – that’s a problem

<p>Views around celibacy have completely changed in recent years </p>
Love & Sex

Celibacy is revolutionising people’s sex lives

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Love & Sex

What is pegging? Expert explains an act that can improve your sex life

Shopping

<p>Brands such as Zara, Free People and Damson Madder are serving up trend-led and timeless designs </p>
Women's Clothing

Best wedding guest dresses for 2025

Women's Clothing

Best wedding guest dresses for 2025

<p>Brands such as Zara, Free People and Damson Madder are serving up trend-led and timeless designs </p>
<p>Every product we tried was flake-free and didn’t budge</p>
Make-up

I tested more than 40 mascaras – these are the 11 best

<p>Our trio of afro-, curly- and straight-haired beauty experts tested a range of hair dryers over the course of four months</p>
Hair

Best hair dryers 2025, tested on three different hair types

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Women's Clothing

The Gap x Dôen collection pieces I have my eye on for summer

<p>Don't hang about – these reductions are sure to sell-out</p>
Deals

Lookfantastic discount codes for May 2025 – get up to 60% off beauty

<p>Don't hang about – these reductions are sure to sell-out</p>
Deals

Lookfantastic discount codes for May 2025 – get up to 60% off beauty

<p>The toys were originally part of The Monsters series by artist Kasing Lung</p>
Fashion & Beauty

Where to buy Labubu in the UK

<p>The wrinkle-busting serum is staying on our bathroom shelf</p>
Skincare

CeraVe’s affordable retinol serum is perfect for beginners

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viral

Critically endangered eastern mountain bongo calf born at UK safari park

Critically endangered eastern mountain bongo calf born at UK safari park

celebrities

Jesy Nelson fans think she nodded to Little Mix with names of twin baby girls

video

This is the 'sweet' reason Donald Trump left Abu Dhabi in a hurry

science-tech

Extraordinary giant structures discovered beneath the surface of Mars

science-tech

Camera dropped down 350-foot Antarctica hole makes extraordinary discovery

science-tech

Camera dropped down 350-foot Antarctica hole makes extraordinary discovery

viral

Where has Haliey Welch been? Hawk Tuah Girl reflects on crypto controversy in new interview

news

Flight attendant weighs in after child keeps entire plane awake with glow-in-the-dark hat

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