Tinder is testing a new feature that lets some paying users filter potential matches by height. This trial, happening in select countries, has sparked mixed reactions, with some people worried it could limit dating opportunities while others believe it might help shorter men.
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Tinder is trying out a feature that lets users filter matches by height.
The trial is happening in a few countries but not in the UK.
The feature is only available to users who pay for the highest subscription levels.
The height filter works by using a person's stated preferences, not by excluding users outright.
People have reacted differently, some see it as funny or unfair, while others think it could be helpful.
Other dating apps, like Hinge and Bumble, also have filters for things like height, education, and habits.
Ashley and Joe, a couple who met on Tinder, believe focusing on height might limit finding good matches.
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Prince William spoke at the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in Monaco, highlighting the urgent need to protect the world's oceans. He emphasized that rising temperatures, pollution, and overfishing are harming ocean life and affecting the communities reliant on them. The event precedes the UN Ocean Conference and aims to encourage investments in ocean protection.
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Prince William delivered a speech at a forum in Monaco focused on ocean protection.
He stated that ocean life is decreasing rapidly and urgent action is needed.
Healthy oceans produce half of the world's oxygen and are crucial for climate regulation and food supply for over three billion people.
Rising temperatures, pollution, and overfishing are major threats to oceans.
The forum was held before the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, aiming to discuss the oceans' roles in trade, food security, and energy.
Prince William founded the Earthshot Prize to reward solutions to climate issues and mentioned its importance in his speech.
The event included environmentalists, scientists, and investors interested in funding ocean protection initiatives.
Presidents of France, Brazil, and Costa Rica, along with Prince Albert II of Monaco, were present at the forum.
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Scotland's national soccer team called up Ross Doohan and Callan McKenna as goalkeepers for an upcoming friendly against Liechtenstein. This decision follows injuries and departures of other goalkeepers, leaving the team with limited options.
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Scotland added Ross Doohan and Callan McKenna to their squad for a friendly match against Liechtenstein.
Current goalkeepers Angus Gunn and Robby McCrorie left the team due to injuries.
Cieran Slicker replaced Gunn during a match against Iceland but struggled in his debut.
Head coach Steve Clarke expressed concerns about the limited goalkeeper options available.
Ross Doohan is a 27-year-old free agent with over 200 club appearances, and he may return to Celtic.
Callan McKenna is 18 years old and plays for Bournemouth.
Injured players Craig Gordon, Zander Clark, and Liam Kelly are not part of the current squad.
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Bruce Springsteen surprised his fans at a Liverpool concert by bringing out Sir Paul McCartney for a duet. The event took place at Anfield Stadium during Springsteen's Land of Hope and Dreams tour. This appearance marked McCartney's first performance in Liverpool since 2018.
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Bruce Springsteen and Sir Paul McCartney performed together at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool.
The duet was part of Springsteen's Land of Hope and Dreams tour.
Sir Paul McCartney is from Liverpool and last performed there in 2018.
The duo sang the Beatles song "Can't Buy Me Love."
McCartney and Springsteen had previously performed together at Glastonbury in 2022.
Before the concert, both artists visited the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts.
Springsteen's tour continues to Berlin and other cities before ending in Milan on July 3.
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Smoke from wildfires in Canada traveled over 4,000 miles to reach the UK, changing the sky to orange and red hues. This happened because smoke particles scatter blue light more, allowing warm colors to become visible during sunrise and sunset.
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Wildfire smoke from central Canada reached the UK, changing sky colors.
Smoke traveled over 4,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.
Smoke particles scatter blue light, revealing orange and red tones.
Many Canadian provinces, such as Manitoba and Saskatchewan, experienced intense wildfires.
The smoke was carried by strong winds in the upper atmosphere known as the jet stream.
The smoke is high in the sky and does not affect air quality on the ground in the UK.
Another smoke plume is expected to arrive with a weather system on Monday.
By midweek, a change in weather will stop more smoke from coming, but southerly winds could bring Sahara dust.
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The Youth Sport Trust reports a significant drop in physical education (PE) hours in England's secondary schools, citing nearly 4,000 hours lost in the past year. The decline in PE hours contributes to fewer children meeting daily activity recommendations. The UK government plans to improve access to sports and PE for young people.
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England's secondary schools lost almost 4,000 hours of physical education in the past year.
Since the 2012 London Olympics, 45,000 PE hours have disappeared from school schedules.
PE teacher numbers in England have decreased by 7%.
2.2 million children in England do less than 30 minutes of physical activity daily.
Less than half of children (48%) meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily activity.
The decline in PE hours is worst among 11-14-year-olds, with 2,800 hours cut and 347 teachers lost.
Girls, children with special educational needs and disabilities, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds face the most challenges in staying active.
The government is investing £100 million in sports facilities and programs to improve access to sports for children with special needs and disabilities.
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Two brothers, Euan and Andrew, were caught in a dangerous rip current while surfing at a beach in Tynemouth, England. They managed to survive by staying calm and remembering safety tips, and eventually received help from the RNLI rescue team.
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Euan and Andrew were surfing at Longsands beach in Tynemouth on May 17.
The brothers accidentally drifted into a rip current near the southern end of the beach.
A rip current is a strong, narrow flow of water moving from the shore back out to sea.
Andrew was caught first, and Euan got caught while trying to help him.
Both remembered staying calm and floating to conserve energy, as taught by their father.
Andrew managed to escape by reaching rocks near the shore.
The RNLI rescue team found Euan and brought him to safety 13 minutes after being alerted.
Several bystanders, including a child, noticed the brothers' struggle and called for help.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will compete in the French Open men's singles final on June 8, 2025. Both players, under 23 years of age, have been successful in major tennis tournaments, with Alcaraz winning four and Sinner three Grand Slam titles so far. This final marks their first face-off in a major final, showcasing a new era in men's tennis.
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The French Open final will take place on June 8, 2025, at Roland Garros in Paris.
Carlos Alcaraz is 22 years old and Jannik Sinner is 23 years old.
Alcaraz has won seven of his 11 matches against Sinner, including the last four.
Both players have won a total of seven major titles between them.
This is the first time two players born in the 2000s will compete in a Grand Slam final.
Sunday's match will be their first meeting in a major final.
The winner will earn 2.55 million euros in prize money and 2,000 ranking points.
Sinner is on a 20-match Grand Slam winning streak and is the youngest to reach three consecutive Grand Slam finals since Pete Sampras in 1994.
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Fabio Wardley won a knockout victory against Justis Huni, which positions him for a potential world heavyweight title match. This win allows him to be in the running to face the winner of the upcoming fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois. The heavyweight boxing scene awaits the outcome of Usyk vs. Dubois to see how events will unfold, including whether Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will return to the ring.
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Fabio Wardley won by knockout against Justis Huni, boosting his chances for a world title fight.
Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will fight next month, with all four major world heavyweight titles at stake.
Dillian Whyte may have a big fight on August 16 in Riyadh, potentially against either Lawrence Okolie or Moses Itauma.
Anthony Joshua, who had elbow surgery in May, is expected to fight again in December, possibly in Saudi Arabia.
There's speculation about a future fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, though no match is confirmed.
Tyson Fury announced his retirement in January but has hinted at a possible return to boxing.
Wardley holds the interim title in the WBA rankings, but Kubrat Pulev holds the regular WBA belt.
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Mauricio Pochettino, currently the head coach of the United States soccer team, said he will not return to manage Tottenham Hotspur at this time. Pochettino, who previously coached Tottenham for five years, is content in his current role despite rumors linking him to the club.
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Mauricio Pochettino is the current head coach of the United States soccer team.
He previously managed Tottenham Hotspur for five years, ending in 2019.
Ange Postecoglou was recently sacked as Tottenham’s manager after winning the Europa League.
Pochettino stated that returning to Tottenham is not realistic at the moment.
Pochettino is satisfied in his role with the U.S. team, despite the team’s recent losses.
The United States, Canada, and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup.
Thomas Frank, Brentford’s manager, is considered a top candidate to replace Postecoglou at Tottenham.
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal are set to compete against each other in the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain. Ronaldo is one of the most successful footballers in his 40s, while Yamal is a rising teenage star. Both players have expressed admiration for each other before this game.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 40, plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and leads Portugal in the Nations League final.
Lamine Yamal is 17 years old and plays for Spain and Barcelona.
The Nations League final will be the first match where Ronaldo and Yamal face each other.
Ronaldo has 937 career goals and holds records for most goals and appearances in men's international football.
Yamal has already won several major titles with Spain and Barcelona before turning 18.
Ronaldo praised Yamal's talent and advised not to put pressure on him, while Yamal expressed respect for Ronaldo as a football legend.
Ronaldo's and Yamal's teams both won their semi-final matches, with both players scoring.
Ronaldo scored his 137th international goal in his 220th international game, both are records.
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The Queen's Club Championships will hold a women's tennis event for the first time since 1973, ending Olga Morozova's long-standing reign as champion. Morozova won the last tournament in 1973 and reflects on the changes in tennis since then, including differences in equipment, sponsorship, and prize money.
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The Queen's Club Championships are introducing a women's event for the first time in over 50 years.
Olga Morozova won the last women's event at Queen's in 1973.
The new trophy will have previous champions' names engraved because the original cannot be found.
Morozova mentioned the use of wooden racquets and public transport for players in the past.
In 1973, Morozova's prize was £1,000, which she did not keep because she was an amateur from the Soviet Union.
Morozova won the Queen's final without dropping her serve against Evonne Goolagong.
The 1973 tournament was the final one held for women at Queen's until now.
The differences in past events included sponsorships by a tobacco company and the process of seeding, which was decided by experts.
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Alice Cole, a primary school teacher, returned to work part-time after having her son to balance family life and work. The need for flexible working options is highlighted as vital for retaining teachers, especially new parents. Teacher recruitment and retention remain challenges, with data showing fewer new teachers joining the profession.
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Alice Cole returned to teaching part-time after her son Oliver was born.
Alice's partner works shifts, making full-time work difficult for family time.
Alice works three days a week and has a flexible arrangement for the coming year.
Flexible working is seen as important for retaining teachers, particularly new parents.
The UK government aims to recruit 6,500 new teachers and has announced plans to increase flexible hours.
Recent data shows the number of new teachers has fallen, missing recruitment targets.
The number of teachers leaving the profession has slightly improved compared to the previous year.
The education secretary stated there are more teachers now in secondary and special schools.
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The Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park, South London, included a unique contest where vegetables were carved to resemble famous figures like Dolly Parton and the Pope. The event featured clever vegetable-themed puns such as "Mo Salad" and "Cornclave."
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The Lambeth Country Show is an annual free event in South London.
The show included a contest for carving vegetables to look like celebrities.
Famous figures like Dolly Parton and the Pope were portrayed in vegetable form.
The event took place in Brockwell Park, located in the Lambeth area.
Attendees enjoyed humorous puns related to the vegetable sculptures, such as "Mo Salad" and "Cornclave."
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A British woman named Alicia Kemp was charged in Australia for causing the death of Thanh Phan in an e-scooter accident after a night of drinking. The incident led to a review of e-scooter safety rules and the suspension of e-scooter hires in Perth.
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Alicia Kemp, a 24-year-old British woman, allegedly hit Thanh Phan with an e-scooter in Perth on May 31.
Thanh Phan, aged 51, died two days after the collision, and Ms. Kemp was charged with death by dangerous driving while drunk.
The legal alcohol limit for driving in Australia is 0.05, but Ms. Kemp had a blood alcohol level of 0.158.
The accident occurred while Ms. Kemp was reportedly riding the e-scooter at 20-25 km/h (12-15 mph).
Prosecutors argued that Ms. Kemp was a "flight risk" because she was in Australia on a working holiday visa.
Perth authorities have temporarily stopped the hiring of e-scooters after Mr. Phan's death.
Thanh Phan's family called for a review of e-scooter safety regulations.
Ms. Kemp’s passenger suffered injuries, resulting in another charge against her for dangerous driving causing bodily harm.
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The Sunday Express reports that former UK foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt believes Britain needs a bigger army to address threats from Russia. The Sunday Times mentions a warning from the White House to the UK about building a new Chinese embassy near important financial sites. The Observer highlights a crisis in the oceans, stating many species might go extinct and most marine reserves are heavily fished.
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Jeremy Hunt says the UK needs to increase the size of its army to counter Russia.
A panther-like creature was reportedly seen near Ed Sheeran's country home, as noted by the Daily Star.
The White House cautioned the UK against a new Chinese embassy near key financial areas, according to The Sunday Times.
The Observer reports 300 ocean species might go extinct, and extensive fishing occurs in the UK’s marine reserves.
The Sun highlights EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick's apology for using an offensive word about disabled people.
Kemi Badenoch, a political leader, suggests employers should decide on dress codes for burkas at work, as per The Sunday Telegraph.
A proposed two-hour limit on social media apps could be part of child safety measures, says the Sunday People.
The Mirror covers a reunion between a mother and her son, which was aided by a newspaper campaign.
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A man named Benjamin Till had problems with EasyJet's baggage rules when he tried to bring a suitcase on board that he believed fit their size requirements. This case highlights ongoing complaints about different and unclear baggage rules from airlines, which have led the European Union to propose standardizing the size of free underseat bags.
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Benjamin Till attempted to avoid baggage fees by buying a suitcase he thought met EasyJet's free underseat bag size requirements.
At Gatwick Airport, EasyJet staff said his bag was too big because the wheels made it exceed the size limit.
Till was eventually required to pay a fee and remove the wheels from the suitcase for his return trip.
The confusion adds to broader complaints about inconsistent baggage rules among budget airlines.
The European Union is looking at changing laws to make hand luggage rules clearer, including standardizing the size for free underseat bags on EU airlines.
Proposed EU rules would affect passengers traveling to or from EU destinations on EU-based airlines, including from countries like the UK.
Current rules vary between airlines; for instance, Ryanair allows a smaller free carry-on than EasyJet.
The new EU proposal does not address charges for overhead cabin bags, allowing airlines to continue these fees if the law is adopted.
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Doctors in the UK are testing "poo pills" to treat tough infections that antibiotics cannot kill. These pills contain freeze-dried stool from healthy donors, which aims to replace harmful bacteria in the gut with beneficial bacteria, helping to fight drug-resistant bacteria.
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"Poo pills" contain freeze-dried stool from healthy people, packed with good bacteria.
This method aims to replace harmful bacteria in the gut with healthy ones.
They target infections that antibiotics cannot kill, known as drug-resistant superbugs.
The study involved 41 patients in London to see if these pills are effective.
Stool samples are checked to ensure they do not contain harmful bacteria before use.
Pills are designed to reach the intestines and release beneficial bacteria there.
The new method could help prevent infections in people undergoing treatments that weaken their immune systems.
Early results show the bacteria from the pills remain in patients' bowels for at least a month.
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A former UK judge, Victoria McCloud, who is transgender, is worried about a Supreme Court ruling that defines a woman by biological sex under equalities law. This decision has led to new guidelines about using public spaces like toilets, which McCloud argues could endanger transgender people. McCloud plans to challenge this ruling in the European Court of Human Rights, believing it violates her human rights.
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Victoria McCloud, a former judge and transgender individual, is concerned about a Supreme Court ruling on biological sex.
The ruling says a woman is defined by biological sex under equalities law.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission issued new guidance on public facility use after the ruling.
McCloud plans to challenge the ruling at the European Court of Human Rights.
The Supreme Court did not hear directly from transgender activists before making the ruling.
Maya Forstater from the campaign group Sex Matters calls McCloud's concerns "alarmism".
The ruling led to suggestions that services should be accessed based on biological sex.
The Equalities Minister and Prime Minister view the ruling as clarifying guidelines for public spaces.
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England's football team won a World Cup qualifying match against Andorra with a 1-0 score. Manager Thomas Tuchel was unhappy with the team's performance, particularly their attitude and effort in the game's final minutes. Despite having more ball control, England struggled to score multiple goals and faced criticism for not playing as well as expected.
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England won their World Cup qualifying match against Andorra 1-0.
Harry Kane scored the only goal in the 50th minute.
England had 83% ball possession but struggled to break through Andorra's defense.
Manager Thomas Tuchel was critical of the team's "attitude" and "urgency" in the game's final stage.
The match was played in Barcelona due to Andorra's stadium being unavailable.
The hot and humid weather conditions might have affected the players' performances.
The team's performance faced criticism because England is ranked much higher than Andorra.
Tuchel made five changes to the team but expressed the need for improvement in their next match against Senegal.
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