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Falling UK birth rate linked to partner shortages and economic insecurity

Baroness Camilla Cavendish has attributed Britain’s sharply falling birth rate partly to a ā€œromance famineā€, arguing that some women struggle to find partners they consider sufficiently stable or suitable for starting families. She said deindustrialisation, insecure employment and delayed adulthood have contributed to more people remaining involuntarily childless,…

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The singer Chris Cornell said could make ā€œthe most beautiful songs everā€

Chris Cornell admired Jeff Buckley’s distinctive voice and songwriting, believing he had the ability to create exceptionally beautiful music while retaining an unsettling emotional edge. The article argues that Buckley’s work influenced Cornell by showing him how tenderness and vulnerability could coexist with his established hard-rock style. It…

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Labour accused of leaving Falklands ‘vulnerable to attack’ after key RAF aircraft is withdrawn despite Argentina’s president vowing to ‘take matters into our own hands’

The Labour government has withdrawn an RAF Voyager tanker aircraft from the Falkland Islands for the second time this year, redeploying it to support operations in Yemen. The withdrawal comes amid heightened tensions, with Argentina's president Javier Milei recently threatening to take unilateral action over the Falklands and…

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Forget the Ides of March, just beware the 14 trigger warnings of Julius Caesar!

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s all-female production of Julius Caesar will open with 14 trigger warnings covering violence, weapons, fake blood, grief and strong language. Critics have called the approach excessive and patronising, arguing that audiences should be allowed to experience Shakespeare’s shocking and emotional drama without such detailed…

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Former D&D Leads Say Critical Role’s Daggerheart Represents a ā€˜Fundamental Shift’ for TTRPGS

Former Dungeons & Dragons designers Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford say Critical Role’s Daggerheart represents a fundamental change in tabletop role-playing game design. They argue that the system makes collaborative storytelling an explicit part of its rules and adventures, giving players a more direct role in shaping the…

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3 Classic Songs That Remind Me Why I Still Love the Fall Season

The article highlights three classic songs that capture the atmosphere and emotions associated with autumn. It argues that each track offers a distinctive seasonal soundtrack, from joyful nostalgia and romance to the reflective feeling of leaves falling. Earth, Wind & Fire’s 1978 No. 1 hit ā€œSeptemberā€ was written…

American Songwriter 48 minutes ago šŸ’¬ 0 discuss
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Chris Gallant rejects political attacks over past BDSM modelling photos

Chris Gallant, a Democratic congressional candidate in New York’s first district, attracted attention after photographs emerged from an earlier modelling shoot for a BDSM retailer. The images threatened to become a conventional political scandal, but Gallant acknowledged them, rejected attempts to shame him and argued that his private…

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Bayern target Barcelona’s Olmo – Sunday’s gossip

Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing a Ā£69m bid for Barcelona and Spain forward Dani Olmo, while several Premier League clubs are monitoring defenders. Trent Alexander-Arnold is said to be staying at Real Madrid despite interest from Arsenal and Liverpool, and Manchester United are watching Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde…

BBC Sport šŸ›Centre 54 minutes ago šŸ’¬ 0 discuss
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Israeli Americans Protest ā€˜NAZA’ by Screening October 7 Footage Outside New York Premiere: ā€˜Compassion For Palestinian Civilians Doesn’t Require Us to Erase October 7’

The Israeli-American Council organised a protest outside the New York Film Festival premiere of the documentary "NAZA" on Saturday, arguing that the film presents a one-sided narrative about Israel's actions in Gaza whilst omitting context about the October 7 attack. The film, which won a special jury prize…

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Cardiff seal opening Welsh derby win over Scarlets

Cardiff secured the opening Welsh derby of the United Rugby Championship season with a convincing 21-15 victory over Scarlets in Llanelli. The visitors dominated through effective attacking play, particularly from driving line-outs, which yielded tries from flanker Dan Thomas, player-of-the-match Taine Basham and replacement hooker Evan Lloyd. Scarlets…

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Who made an uncharacteristic error? England player ratings v Spain

England suffered a 3-2 defeat to world champions Spain in a Nations League match, their first fixture since the World Cup. The entertaining encounter saw England recover from an early deficit to take the lead, only for Spain to mount a successful comeback and secure the victory. The…

BBC Sport šŸ›Centre 1 hour ago šŸ’¬ 0 discuss