Features

<p>Prince Harry has distanced himself from the royal family </p>

In focus

Prince Laurent and Harry look saintly next to these black sheep royals

Every royal family is plagued by scandalous skeletons in the closet. Helen Coffey looks at the regal rebels whose soap opera-worthy behaviour should give King Charles a new appreciation for his prodigal son

<p>A Chinese supermarket is offering ‘unhappiness leave’ to staff – could this help stressed out workers? </p>

‘Unhappiness leave’ could be a game-changer at work – we’d all benefit

<p>Having a Phil or Kirstie when house hunting would be a game changer </p>

Estate agents are awful – here’s why we all need a Kirstie and Phil

<p>A record number of wild swimming spots have been designated as bathing sites in England </p>

New wild swimming spots won’t make our rivers any less disgusting

<p>Shhh! Silence is golden, but not in a hair salon</p>

comment

The worst thing about having your hair cut has finally been eliminated

<p>Could it really be as simple as ‘look into my eyes…’? Abracadabra and my mind is fixed?</p>

let’s unpack that

I tried hypnosis to help me de-stress my life – here’s what happened

<p>Cost of loving: the quest to find a partner can quickly become an expensive pastime</p>

let’s unpack that

The cost of living crisis has ruined our love lives

Latest news

More features

<p>The number of hospital admissions due to alcohol use is now higher for women than for men</p>

let’s unpack that

Women are binge drinking more than ever and advertising isn’t helping

<p>Should have waited for a voice note: Drew Barrymore regrets picking up the phone in the horror film ‘Scream’ </p>

How young people killed the phone call

<p>Zendaya wearing custom Galliano for Margiela at the Met Gala </p>

The return of John Galliano will shake up a boring fashion industry

<p>The price of olive oil has soared in recent years as Europe has been hit by drought and high temperatures </p>

in focus

Why olive oil is suddenly so expensive – and what to use instead

Food

<p>Sirieix says the air fryer can help you cook fresh produce </p>

Even First Dates maitre d’ Fred Sirieix is backing air fryers

<p>You ain’t seen mutton yet: mutton isn’t just great on the barbie, it’s also lower in cholesterol and saturated fats </p>

BBQ season is here: Chimichurri mutton chops should be first to grill

<p>These recipes show the full potential of salads as delicious, satisfying meals </p>

How to make a salad that isn’t boring, uninspired or lacklustre

<p>Roasted duck magret with marinated daikon radishes is a dish that cannot be missed </p>

Pavyllon: Yannick Alléno’s 16th star shines brightly in Mayfair

Recipes

Hosting a Eurovision party? (We predict) you’ll need these recipes

<p>These recipes are warming, satisfying and easily scalable </p>

Hearty Indian recipes that don’t require hundreds of ingredients

<p>From Coronation fried chicken to hot cross buns with ice cream, take your sandwich game up a notch </p>

Max Halley’s sandwich recipes: Never have a boring lunch again

Explore news for you

Independent TV

Radio presenter attacked by bird live on air

Hissing 12ft-long alligator blocks path to school in Florida

Watch: Eight-year-old sisters hilariously fume over ice cream prices

King Charles tells Maya Jama his thoughts on Love Island

Design

Decluttering tips to soothe your mind and improve the look of your home (Redrow/PA)

How to get organised at home – boosting your health and adding value to your home in the process

Adding opulent ornaments and sumptuous fabrics can bring a touch of Regency glamour to your home (Liam Daniel/Netflix/PA)

How to get the Bridgerton look at home without blowing the budget

<p>A soft shade of blush or plaster pink is much easier to live with than white </p>

Top interior design mistakes to avoid – according to the experts

Royal Family

Royal Family News

Meghan Markle reveals the ‘best souvenir’ from Nigeria tour

<p>Nigeria Invictus Games</p>

Harry could be on rare royal visa, expert says amid drug use questions

<p>A visitor looks at photographs of Britain's King Charles III </p>

Unseen photographs of royal family go on display at Buckingham Palace

Women

Instagram fuels self-doubt more than a catwalk ever could

<p>Catcalling is everywhere – but it’s most likely to occur when women go running</p>

For women runners, catcalling is constant – and most men don’t realise

Author Ela Lee: ‘We need to take blackout sex more seriously’

Dating and Relationships

<p>Good sex isn’t just about buying the right vibrator, it’s about connecting with your partner and, more importantly, with yourself</p>

Mind the pleasure gap: Why are women having such a bad time in bed?

<p>The actor found several famous women agreeing with her sentiment </p>

Megan Fox is right: we shouldn’t waste our time on bad dates

Man sues 50 women for $2.6m after they called him a bad date

indy100

gaming

GTA 6 fans despair after learning release date for highly anticipated game

GTA 6 fans despair after learning release date for highly anticipated game

gaming

GTA 6 release date scheduled for Autumn 2025

gaming

GTA 6: Live updates as game to release in Autumn 2025

sport

NFL breaks silence on Harrison Butker's controversial comments about women

science-tech

Ancient humans developed the ability to run faster by hunting prey

science-tech

Ancient humans developed the ability to run faster by hunting prey

lifestyle

Young singles reveal biggest red flags in dating - including being an only child

science-tech

Astronomers discover giant 'super fluffy candy floss' planet