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Sexual dysfunction cuts risk 'leaving thousands in UK without help'
Most recent UK study shows 42% of men and more than 51% of women report having at least one sexual problem. Photograph: gpointstudio/Getty Images/iStockphotoCuts to sexual dysfunction services risk leaving thousands of people without help for problems that can affect their wellbeing, relationships and ability to conceive, the Guardian can reveal. Experts say funding cuts to sexual health clinics and clinical commissioning groups have led to the decommissioning of services that tackle sexual dysf -
Brighton v Manchester City: Premier League – live
via theguardian.comPremier League live updates from the 8pm BST kick-offLive scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And email Scott5 min: Joao Pedro steals the ball in midfield and races into the City half. He’s got options on either side but takes the wrong one, passing to Veltman on his right. Veltman runs into trouble immediately and the counter peters out. “Greetings from Virginia,” begins Eagle Brosi. “The quality of the American league is so poor that I’m usually happy to catch any -
David Pecker testifies Michael Cohen said Trump ‘furious’ over refusal to pay Stormy Daniels – live
via theguardian.comEx-National Enquirer publisher emphasizing in testimony that he refused to pay off any more people for Trump when Stormy Daniels looked to sell her affairA guide to Trump’s hush-money trialWho is David Pecker, key witness in Trump’s criminal trial?“He said she was a 12 out of 10,” David Pecker says the former editor in chief of the National Enquirer, Dylan Howard, told him about Karen McDougal after meeting with her.Pecker says McDougal told Howard she didn’t want h -
Hollywood reacts to overturn of Harvey Weinstein rape conviction: ‘beyond disappointed’
via theguardian.comSurprise reversal of producer’s New York conviction led to anger from stars and accusers, including Ashley Judd and Mira SorvinoHollywood has reacted with shock to the news that disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction has been overturned by a New York court.The fallen movie mogul was sentenced to 23 years in 2020 for two sex crimes, a decision that a court of appeals has now called the result of an unfair trial. Continue reading... -
Arne Slot admits he wants to succeed Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool manager
via theguardian.com‘It’s no secret that I want to go to Liverpool’Feyenoord coach confident the clubs will agree a dealArne Slot has revealed he is keen on a move to Liverpool and has “confidence” that a switch to Anfield will materialise.The Feyenoord manager, who has become Liverpool’s preferred candidate to succeed Jürgen Klopp, was speaking to ESPN before the club’s Eredivisie game with Go Ahead Eagles. Continue reading... -
‘A core ingredient’: Manchester United celebrate 250th academy graduate
via theguardian.comEthan Wheatley became the latest homegrown talent to make their first-team debut in the win over Sheffield UnitedThe quarter of a millennia has been 93 years in the making at Old Trafford and it was poignant that a local lad, Ethan Wheatley, became the 250th academy graduate to make their debut for Manchester United’s senior men’s team on Wednesday night.The 18-year-old had spent the previous evening scoring two goals to help defeat Manchester City to win the Premier League Cup. -
House speaker condemned for remarks on pro-Palestine student protests
via theguardian.comRepublican Mike Johnson accused of ‘wilfully spreading misinformation’ and ‘inciting violence’ after CNN interviewProgressive activists have condemned Mike Johnson, the speaker of the House of Representatives, for “willfully spreading misinformation” and “inciting violence” in a TV interview about student protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.Johnson, who was booed and heckled during a press conference at Columbia University on Wednesday, whe -
Red Bull designer Adrian Newey to leave over Christian Horner allegations
via theguardian.comNewey believed to be unhappy with events this seasonNews deals blow to Red Bull hopes of keeping VerstappenRed Bull’s chief technical officer, Adrian Newey, is set to leave the team, it has been reported. Newey is the most successful designer of the modern Formula One era and has been an instrumental part of Red Bull’s success but is said to have become uncomfortable with his position at the team since the team principal, Christian Horner, was cleared after an investigation into accu -
Sunak under pressure to grant amnesty to unpaid carers fined for rule breaches
via theguardian.comConcern grows over legality of government’s approach as new figures show more than 150,000 carers facing huge penalties A hero – then sacked. The carer’s allowance whistleblowerNew figures show more than 150,000 unpaid carers are now facing huge fines for minor rule breaches, as MPs, charities and campaigners demanded an immediate amnesty.Ed Davey, the Lib Dem leader, joined calls to write off the vast debts incurred by tens of thousands of people who care for sick, disabled an -
Hailed as a hero and then sacked: the carer’s allowance whistleblower
via theguardian.comEnrico La Rocca helped expose profound failures but less than a year later was dismissed by the DWP – and then later rehiredSunak under pressure to grant carers amnestyAlmost exactly five years ago, Enrico La Rocca was hailed by MPs as a hero, a whistleblower whose tenacity had helped expose profound failures at the heart of the government’s vast benefits agency, resulting in tens of thousands of vulnerable unpaid carers being unfairly fined and prosecuted.Without La Rocca – wh -
‘It should feel like an extension of the living room’: radical study centre is named best building in Europe
via theguardian.comA ‘non-hierarchical’ university space that can be continually altered or even moved has won the EU’s biennial prize for contemporary architecture A lightweight university study centre designed to be easily disassembled has won the prize for the best building in Europe. Longevity, permanence and a sense of immutability might be the ambition of most architects, but Gustav Düsing and Max Hacke would be delighted to see their building adapted and reconfigured, or ultimately di -
Humza Yousaf in peril as Greens say they will back no confidence motion
via theguardian.comFormer coalition partners’ decision brings Scottish first minister to brink of losing vote, which could make his position untenableExplainer: what was the SNP and Greens’ deal?Humza Yousaf could be forced to quit as Scotland’s first minister after the Scottish Greens announced they would back a motion of no confidence against him at Holyrood.The Scottish National party’s former coalition partners declared they would vote next week against the man who had “betrayed&r -
Rafael Nadal prolongs Madrid farewell by dispatching teenager Darwin Blanch
via theguardian.comSpaniard eases to 6-1, 6-0 victory over 16-year-old wildcardVeteran to face Alex de Minaur in second round of Madrid OpenAs Rafael Nadal prepared to enter the Estadio Manolo Santana for what could have been his final match on home soil, like every one of his matches this week could be, much of the 12,400 capacity crowd filled out the walkway around the stadium. He emerged to a prolonged standing ovation, necks craning to catch a fleeting glimpse of his entrance.It was a moment. The start of -
Noise from traffic stunts growth of baby birds, study finds
via theguardian.comResearchers also find zebra finches 20% less likely to hatch from eggs if exposed to noise pollutionNoise pollution from traffic stunts growth in baby birds, even while inside the egg, research has found.Unhatched birds and hatchlings that are exposed to noise from city traffic experience long-term negative effects on their health, growth and reproduction, the study found. Continue reading... -
England’s Marlie Packer: ‘I’d give my son the world – dad did none of that for me’
via theguardian.comCaptain reflects on her mum being a ‘rock’ and the Red Roses’ new coach as they chase another Six Nations grand slam‘We’re in France and the crowd is going to be hostile,” Marlie Packer says as she looks ahead to Saturday’s Six Nations grand slam decider in Bordeaux with relish. “But we know that can flip on its head because of the French crowd. If they’re not happy with the way their team are playing, they turn on them and giv -
Girl, 13, charged with attempted murder after south Wales school stabbings
via theguardian.comTeenager charged with trying to kill two teachers and fellow pupil after incident at Ysgol Dyffryn AmanA 13-year-old girl has been charged with attempting to murder two teachers and a fellow pupil in a school playground stabbing in Wales.The two adults and child all received knife wounds in the incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire. Dyfed-Powys police said they were also investigating threats allegedly made by a 15-year-old boy that alluded to the incident. Continue readin -
The Guardian view on the SNP-Greens split: an unsurprising but costly rift | Editorial
via theguardian.comHumza Yousaf’s position as first minister is in danger, but the problems predate his leadershipA year ago, Scotland’s newly elected first minister, Humza Yousaf, said that the Scottish National party’s 2021 pact with the Scottish Greens – giving him a majority in the Holyrood parliament – was “worth its weight in gold”. As recently as Tuesday, Mr Yousaf was publicly buffing his treasure, insisting that he hoped the deal would continue. Less than 48 hours -
The Guardian view on Labour and rail renationalisation: a sensible plan that passengers need | Editorial
via theguardian.comTrain services are essential to the health of the economy, society and environment. These proposals are pragmatic and welcomeFailing train services in Britain have often been the butt of jokes, but the chaos is not funny to those who rely on them. For many in the north of England in particular, frustration has given way to despair. Railways are a public good that the public are turning away from.The pandemic’s long-term impact on working patterns may be the chief culprit for slashed travel -
Nurses in England took an average of one week off sick for stress last year, data shows
via theguardian.comChronic workforce shortages have put nursing staff under unbearable pressure, says union chiefNurses in England took an average of a week off sick last year because of stress, anxiety or depression, NHS figures reveal.The disclosure has prompted concern that the intense strains nurses face in their jobs, including low pay and understaffing, are damaging their mental health and causing many to quit. Continue reading... -
‘I just want to be pampered’: Ronnie O’Sullivan says he is open to offers
via theguardian.comWorld No 1 ups the ante amid rumours of a rival tourO’Sullivan cruises into second round with 10-1 win over PageRonnie O’Sullivan declared himself open to offers amid rumours of a rival snooker tour and warned he would walk away from the sport if he believed his talent was being undervalued.Leading players, including O’Sullivan, are understood to have been approached by Far East backers about the prospect of establishing a breakaway circuit from as early as next season. Co -
Wada hits back at ‘damaging’ bias accusations over handling of China case
via theguardian.comIndependent prosecutor Eric Cottier appointed to review caseIn 2021 23 swimmers were cleared of doping after positive tests The World Anti-Doping Agency has dismissed allegations that it is biased in favour of China as “damaging and baseless” and asked an independent prosecutor to review its handling of the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who were cleared of doping.Wada said that the Swiss prosecutor, Eric Cottier, would be granted “full and unfettered access” to all its file -
Leaders of 18 countries urge Hamas to release hostages held in Gaza
via theguardian.comUK and US leaders among those calling for release, as families renew pressure on Netanyahu to restart negotiationsThe leaders of 18 countries including the US and the UK have called on Hamas to free Israeli and dual-national hostages held in Gaza.“The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern,” they said. “We strongly support the ongoing mediation efforts in order to bring our people home.&rd -
Ajax show interest in former Chelsea manager Graham Potter
via theguardian.comEnglish coach out of work since Chelsea sacking in April 2023Fifth-placed Ajax in danger of missing out on EuropeAjax are interested in appointing Graham Potter as the former Chelsea manager plots a return to coaching after more than a year on the sidelines.Potter, who is also on a list of potential replacements for Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, has been recharging his batteries since a challenging seven-month spell at Chelsea last season. The former Brighton manager has been linked with pl -
Rishi Sunak is punishing the sick to cover up his own failures | Letters
via theguardian.comReaders respond to the prime minister’s claim that the UK is suffering from a ‘sicknote culture’As a retired GP who spent 35 years looking after people with anxiety and depression in primary care, I find Rishi Sunak’s recent comments about GPs “over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life” offensive (Sunak to cite Britain’s ‘sicknote culture’ in bid to overhaul fit note system, 19 April). These disabling problems constitute a -
Jam is not the problem for Meghan Markle | Letter
via theguardian.comThe problem is that the public eye is ruinous, especially for women, says Dr Catherine MerrickThe headline on Gaby Hinsliff’s article (19 April) reads “Meghan’s gone from royal upsetter to tradwife in three short years. Given what’s out there, you’d do the same”.Well, no, I wouldn’t. I’d just erase myself from the public eye: the one thing she cannot or will not do. For the problem reflected in this article is not jam – Meghan Markl -
High-minded, progressive and literate, Laurent Cantet made a trio of brilliant films | Peter Bradshaw
via theguardian.comIn Human Resources, Time Out and The Class, the Palme d’Or-winning film-maker – who has died aged 63 – addressed French and European society at all levelsLaurent Cantet was a classic product of the French cinema industry: a deeply intelligent, high-minded progressive film-maker of the same generation as Robin Campillo and Dominik Moll whose supremely literate, emotionally committed, stylish and well-acted movies aspired to address French and European society at all levels.Cante -
Laurent Cantet, film-maker who tackled diversity and class in France, dies aged 63
via theguardian.comDirector of Palme d’Or-winning film Entre les Murs (The Class) was much praised for humanism in projectsLaurent Cantet, the award-winning film-maker whose creations tackled some of the most complex issues of modern French society, including meritocracy, the education system, diversity and class struggle, has died aged 63 after an illness.Cantet was best known outside France for his film Entre les Murs (The Class), which won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes film festival in 2008. It depic -
Humza Yousaf forgot the rule: leaders who want to look tough look stupid | John Crace
via theguardian.comOnly this week the first minister said he was delighted with his coalition with the Greens. But then …Be careful what you wish for. It’s hard not to feel a scintilla of sympathy for Humza Yousaf. On a human level, if not a political one. For well over a decade the SNP had ruled more or less unchallenged in Scotland. Free to do whatever it liked, though not, ironically, the one thing on which its existence was predicated: making Scotland independent.The UK parliament was in no hurry -
Booker prize urged to consider name change over slavery link
via theguardian.comBroadcaster Richie Brave, whose ancestors were enslaved, says organisers should be ‘asking themselves some questions’The Radio 1Xtra host Richie Brave has said the Booker prize should consider changing its name because of its links to enslavement.Brave’s legal surname is Booker and his ancestors were enslaved by the founders of the company that originally sponsored the prize. Continue reading... -
Reform UK’s Blackpool byelection candidate denies wrongdoing amid charity probe
via theguardian.comCharity Commission opens ‘compliance case’ into soup kitchen founded by Mike Butcher after allegations about use during campaignReform UK’s candidate in the Blackpool South byelection has denied any wrongdoing after the Charity Commission launched a probe into allegations that the soup kitchen he founded was used to promote his campaign.Mark Butcher, who is standing for the party in next week’s election, posted a Facebook message this month which said that the campaign wo
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