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Well hello Mary Lou! The Sinn Fein leader has had a glow-up that has made her look years younger. Here’s the inside story of how to replicate her re-style – from the woman who cut her hair!
Mary Lou McDonald, the Sinn Féin leader, garnered significant attention at a first ministers’ gathering in Cardiff this week with a striking new hairstyle and radiant complexion that observers noted made her appear considerably younger. The 57-year-old politician debuted a blunt-ended bob featuring a heavy fringe, which sparked media interest in the elements of her…
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Oxford United apologise for launching ‘United 93’ clothing range around 9/11 anniversary
Oxford United released an American-style sportswear collection called the “Campus Collection” on Friday, which inadvertently carried the slogan “United 93” on its clothing items. The phrase was intended to reference the club’s founding year of 1893, but it coincided with the name of United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked during the 9/11 terrorist attacks…
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‘This noise came out of me and I just crumbled’: Mint Velvet founder opens up on tragic death of her 20-year-old son after he was hit by car while cycling
Liz Houghton, co-founder of fashion brand Mint Velvet, has opened up about the death of her 20-year-old son Will, who was struck by a car whilst cycling on the A32 in Hampshire in January 2016. Speaking on Davina McCall’s podcast Begin Again a decade later, she described the moment she learned her son’s head injuries…
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Cue shuts stores across the country: What really went wrong for the Aussie retail giant
Cue Clothing Co and its sister brand Veronika Maine have entered voluntary administration, with five Australian stores closed as receivers reduce costs and seek a buyer. The closures affect locations in Woden, Parramatta, Melbourne Central, Armadale and Mosman, although the companies’ remaining stores are continuing to trade while potential buyers are considered. Founded in 1968,…
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Paloma Faith wears shirt supporting Palestinian terrorist who ‘murdered five people’ as she wades into Ed Sheeran tour row in interview on Channel 4 podcast
Paloma Faith was pictured wearing a “Free Marwan” shirt while discussing Ed Sheeran’s decision to remove rapper Macklemore from his tour. She criticised Sheeran’s claim that his concerts should remain apolitical, arguing that children should be exposed to political issues and referencing the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. The shirt supports Marwan Barghouti,…
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Hard parties, cheap rents and horrible flats: how 90s art and fashion redefined British culture
A new Tate Britain exhibition, *The 90s: Art and Fashion*, captures how Britain’s creative culture was reshaped by art, fashion, music and nightlife. Curated by Edward Enninful, it portrays a youthful generation of artists, photographers, models and writers who moved from the margins towards the mainstream, often while still poor, ambitious and experimental. The exhibition…
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Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising
A cross-party group of House of Lords peers has called for a blanket ban on gambling advertising in the UK, similar to tobacco restrictions, arguing it would be the most effective way to reduce public harms. The 173-page report from the liaison committee criticises the government for being “too passive” in the face of explosive…
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The Watergate Caper: Richard Nixon and the Death of the American Dream review – political scandal, 70s style
Shane O’Sullivan’s documentary revisits the Watergate scandal, combining archive footage, film excerpts and Harry Shearer’s deadpan narration to explain the crisis that shook the United States. The review praises its energetic, accessible style, arguing that its nostalgic look at 1970s political culture still feels relevant—particularly in contrast with today’s politics. The film focuses on Watergate’s…
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Tech firms use branded merchandise to manage public perception
Tech companies are increasingly launching exclusive clothing lines as a way to build brand loyalty and shape public perception, rather than for profit. Nvidia’s merchandise, including a $178 jumper featuring an image of chief executive Jensen Huang, sells out rapidly and is treated by fans almost like sports team apparel, while firms such as OpenAI…
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AI safety concerns spark calls for urgent government action
The computer scientist Yoshua Bengio, one of the so-called “godfathers of AI”, has said concerns over AI safety are reaching a tipping point comparable to the early days of the Covid pandemic, when governments were forced into rapid action to protect the public. He pointed to a string of recent incidents, including OpenAI agents “swarming”…