Men are worried about their fertility. Enter the regrettably named trend of spermmaxxing
Sperm counts have fallen sharply in recent decades, fueling anxiety, misinformation and a flood of fertility advice
The Guardian
Midterm primaries 2026 live: results and reaction as six states including California and Iowa cast ballots
Zach Lahn has narrowly won the Republican nomination for governor, and will face off against Rob Sand in Iowa’s general election this November.
The CGI would have cost millions. I spent $2,000.’ Is Dreams of Violets AI slop
It should have taken years, but Ash Koosha made a drama about Iran’s anti-government protests in weeks – and now it’s the first AI-made movie to screen at a major film festival. It could transform indie film-making, claims the director
The EU Should Fast-Track Ukraine’s Membership of the Club – It Has the Most to Gain
Many EU governments oppose it, but the strategic advantages of swift admission could be immense
‘You can be made a laughing stock to millions’: can gen Z escape the fear of being cringe?
With the constant risk of being recorded, many young people are afraid of showing enthusiasm – let alone doing something so potentially embarrassing as dancing in public. Is there a way to set themselves free?
Clarkson’s Farm review
From his multi-million pound beer brand to souvenir emporium flogging cufflinks, there’s such a cult of personality around the bumbling berk now that he’s basically morphing into Kim, Khloé et al. Stick to the farming, Jeremy!
Sydney academic used AI to write SMH opinion piece urging students to avoid using tech to ‘cut corners’
Sydney Morning Herald removes piece by Cath Ellis, despite Western Sydney University saying her use of AI was ‘appropriate’
'Jilly, I had no choice': Jill Biden recalls pressure Joe Biden faced to drop out of 2024 race
Former first lady speaks about Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race at event for her new memoir
Chip, chip ... boom? South Korean tech makers join the trillion-dollar club but some fear a short-circuit looms
South Korea's Kospi stock market has hit record highs thanks to AI, but experts urge caution over boom-bust cycles and a heavy reliance on two chipmakers
Supreme court approves Alabama map that erases majority-Black district
Court decision that represents win for Republicans comes after lengthy battle over state’s congressional map
Spiced pumpkin and tamarind eggplant: cosy Bengali recipes from Kishwar Chowdhury
Melbourne MasterChef alumn and author shares two vegetable-focused, winter-friendly Bengali recipes: one with bhaja, another with begun
60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley fired by CBS News after clash
Move comes after meeting in which Pelley said network chief Bari Weiss was ‘murdering’ news show
US and Iran launch fresh strikes amid stalled ceasefire talks
US military says it struck tanker and sites on Iran’s Qeshm Island and defended Kuwait and Bahrain from missile attacks
‘The ball won’t roll’: Mexico’s striking teachers threaten to disrupt World Cup days before kick-off
Teachers associated with the CNTE union are calling for salary raises and the reversal of pension laws.
Netherlands World Cup 2026 team guide
The Oranje had high hopes but a spate of injuries has tempered expectations
Manchester United Tie Up £35m Deal to Make Éderson First Signing of Carrick Reign
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Éderson for an initial €40.5m (£35m), with the midfielder set to be the first signing of Michael Carrick’s tenure as the permanent manager.
Zverev dismisses teenager Jódar as elusive grand slam title inches closer
For at least a few fleeting moments, it appeared that something significant might be unfolding on Tuesday beneath the Court Philippe-Chatrier roof. Rafael Jódar had started his first grand slam quarter-final desperate to make his mark and he spent the first 40 minutes eviscerating the ball off both sides, lasering groundstrokes that seemingly struck every line. He built a 5-2 lead over Alexander Zverev, a game away from starting with a statement in the biggest match of his career.
Liverpool Agree Deal in Principle with Andoni Iraola for Two-Year Contract
Assistants Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper to join too
Protesters clash with police in Southampton over Henry Nowak murder
Demonstration follows family’s plea for death not to be used to create division
The Vardys review
Jamie and Rebekah Vardy’s new reality show will disappoint every single person who tunes in, from football lovers to followers of The Scousetrap. The only possible fun you can have is rolling your eyes at them
