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<p>Dying alone and undiscovered has become such an issue in Japan that there is even a word for it: kodokushi</p>

In Focus

A ‘lonely deaths’ epidemic is sweeping the UK

Last year, 9,000 people were found at least a week after they’d died alone. Helen Coffey investigates how our increasingly fragmented society means more of us are slipping away unmourned and unnoticed

<p>The spelling bee is an American tradition – could it become cool on this side of the Atlantic? </p>

How has the spelling bee become cool?

<p>‘When you put your child’s swimming costume into the oven at breakfast time, you know something has seriously gone amiss’ </p>

Multitasking is the norm for mums – but it’s a silent killer for me

<p>Domestic gatherings were once an essential, even crucial, part of adolescent socialising. And yet, my generation, Gen Z, is missing out – and it’s not for a lack of trying</p>

In Focus

How modern life killed off the house party

<p>Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty of sex trafficking, but her victims were the ones treated like criminals, according to a new book </p>

Ghislaine Maxwell trial showed how badly abuse victims are treated

<p>‘They’re drivers, how hard can their workout regimes be? They’re literally sitting down’ – it transpires they’re actually doing quite a lot more than that</p>

First Person

I worked out like a Formula E race car driver – and it nearly broke me

<p>Everyone at Glastonbury was looking for a man in finance </p>

Is it really so bad to want to marry rich?

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<p>Donor mothers Suzanne and Natalie appearing in Netflix’s ‘The Man with 1000 Kids’ </p>

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‘We just want him to stop’: mothers speak out on Man with 1000 Kids

<p>Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) in ‘Bridgerton’ </p>

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Mixed-weight couples on screen are only a problem if women aren’t thin

<p>Miley Cyrus says she inherited narcissism from her father </p>

Let’s unpack that

Miley Cyrus is a self-confessed narcissist – could you be one too?

<p>Damned if you do, damned if you don’t: injectable use is on the rise</p>

Women can’t win when it comes to beauty – just look at Love Island

Food

<p>Strawberries and cream may be a summer staple, but there are so many more delicious pudding recpipes to try </p>

Ace serves: Three Wimbledon recipes beyond strawberries and cream

Sara Cox launches her first wine collection with Perfect Cellar

<p>Chefs and BBQ pros have shared their top tips for grilling this summer</p>

7 pro tips for the best summer BBQ ever

<p>You’re rarely a few metres from glowing coals at London’s favourtie food market </p>

How to shop for the best barbecue ingredients

Recipes

Al fresco lunch: Ditch sandwiches and try these fresh, healthy recipes

<p>These family-friendly recipes are loaded with goodness</p>

Summer recipe refresh: Quick and simple wholesome summer suppers

<p>This spicy stuffed aubergine recipe comes packed with flavour – and a fascinating backstory </p>

Season’s Eatings: What to cook and eat in July

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Jay Slater’s disappearance has exposed the cruelty of social media

<p>Are you an avocado-eating millennial or uber-cool Gen Z? Your socks will tell you </p>

How the length of your socks came to say everything about you

<p>Empty nester Gwyneth Paltrow with her youngest child Moses, now 18, who is leaving home for college </p>

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Why I won’t buy into empty nest syndrome

Independent TV

King Charles learns new handshake from West Indies cricket players

King Charles hosts West Indies cricket team ahead of Lord’s Test

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Naomi Campbell recalls how childhood bullies ruined her confidence

<p>Britain Election Behind the Black Door</p>

Larry the cat greets reporters after first night with new family

Design

These burners and serveware will elevate your summer BBQs (John Lewis/PA)

BBQ season: 9 essentials to help serve up the thrill of the grill

<p>The ‘epitome of the English garden’: the Rose Garden at Sissinghurst Castle</p>

Aces of spades: Six splendid British gardens to visit this summer

10 sunny ways to pimp up your picnic (Enamel Happy/PA)

10 sunny ways to pimp up your picnic

Royal Family

<p>The Prince of Wales will feature in a new documentary series about his homelessness programme</p>

Prince William’s new homelessness project to be subject of documentary

<p>Fans joke about Prince William riding an electric scooter around Windsor Castle</p>

Fans delight at viral video of Prince William riding electric scooter

Watch: Prince William zooms into Windsor Castle on e-scooter

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

Celibacy is revolutionising people’s sex lives

<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

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Expert advises against the 'rawdogging' travel trend

Expert advises against the 'rawdogging' travel trend

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Dog shelter complete with furnished cottages and spa has TikTok wanting to move to Poland

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'Helldivers 2' players think they've been tricked into unlocking an unwanted weapon

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Plane passenger stuns TikTok by discovering secret toilet on flight

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Conservative Party blames ‘bug’ for Twitter account being temporarily deleted

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Conservative Party blames ‘bug’ for Twitter account being temporarily deleted

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North West sings along to Kendrick Lamar's diss track about Drake: 'This is big Gemini energy'

gaming

Game in development for 22 years is finally out - on Game Boy Advance