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3 hours ago

Russian zombie' tanker sanctioned by US sails through English Channel

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Tips and laws for driving in the snow if you really have to

Donate to sustain paywall-free independent journalism; expect amber snow warnings in northeast England and avoid driving in snowy conditions unless absolutely necessary.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Celebrity Traitors star says appearing on the show was transformative'

Donations enable The Independent to fund paywall-free, on-the-ground journalism across major issues, sending reporters to investigate and present both sides.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

The UK's pledge to send troops to Ukraine is no magic wand - but it is a step forward

UK and France plan to station troops and build military hubs in Ukraine if a peace deal is signed, offering crucial security guarantees for Kyiv.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

A divided coalition of the willing is no use to anyone

European leaders are attempting to rebuild a Western security alliance without the United States amid uncertainty and a weakened Pax Americana.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
UK politics

Labour drops behind Tories for first time since election ahead of crunch May vote

Reform UK leads polling at 26%, Conservatives 19%, Labour 17%, Liberal Democrats 16% and Greens 15%, while The Independent seeks donations to fund paywall-free journalism.
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2 months ago
UK politics

Watch live: Rachel Reeves makes major pre-Budget speech

Rachel Reeves will deliver a pre-Budget speech focusing on fairness, opportunity, reducing NHS waiting lists, national debt, and cost of living amid tax-pledge speculation.
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1 week ago

Man stabbed to death in New Year's Eve attack in London

A 23-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Lewisham on New Year's Eve; a murder investigation is ongoing, patrols increased and no arrests made.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Stephen Miller's Monstrous Tentacles

Readers' organizing and donations can defend independent progressive journalism and fight abuses of power; year-end matching donations double impact and sustain reporting.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

A recruitment crisis is coming': Readers debate looming teacher strike threat

UK teachers face heavy workloads, pay erosion, understaffing and systemic underfunding, prompting divided public views on strikes and long-term recruitment and retention risks.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Ed Miliband to invest in solar power to create zero bill' homes

Government plans to fund solar panels, heat pumps and batteries with up to 13bn over four years to reduce energy bills and cut emissions.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Staining the Labels of History

Readers' organizing, voting, and donations fund independent progressive journalism defending justice, humanity, and democracy against administration abuses, corruption, and threats to civil society.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Police investigate serious incident' after plan crashes into reservoir

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Story of the Year

Donate to sustain independent progressive journalism and double your gift through a year-end matching challenge to help fight abuses of power, corruption, and defend democracy.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Gentrifier Go Home

In this time of unrelenting, often unprecedented cruelty and lawlessness, I'm grateful for readers like you. So many of you have taken to the streets, organized in your neighborhood and with your union, and showed up at the ballot box to vote for progressive candidates. You're proving that it is possible-to paraphrase the legendary Patti Smith-to redeem the work of the fools running our government.
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fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Biden

In this time of unrelenting, often unprecedented cruelty and lawlessness, I'm grateful for readers like you. So many of you have taken to the streets, organized in your neighborhood and with your union, and showed up at the ballot box to vote for progressive candidates. You're proving that it is possible-to paraphrase the legendary Patti Smith-to redeem the work of the fools running our government.
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fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Christmas Wish

Support grassroots organizing and donate to sustain independent progressive journalism confronting abuses of power and advancing justice.
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Gulf

Over the past year you've read writers like Elie Mystal, Kaveh Akbar, John Nichols, Joan Walsh, Bryce Covert, Dave Zirin, Jeet Heer, Michael T. Klare, Katha Pollitt, Amy Littlefield, Gregg Gonsalves, and Sasha Abramsky take on the Trump family's corruption, set the record straight about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s catastrophic Make America Healthy Again movement, survey the fallout and human cost of the DOGE wrecking ball, anticipate the Supreme Court's dangerous antidemocratic rulings, and amplify successful tactics of resistance on the streets and in Congress.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Kate McCann: SafeCall offers compassion and hope to families of missing people

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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2 weeks ago

A radio station in Amsterdam is a lifeline for Sudan. After USAID cuts, it's faltering

Radio Dabanga faces funding-driven cuts that threaten its role as a vital source of verified news for millions of Sudanese amid a devastating civil war.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Russian missile strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan

A Russian missile strike on Odesa killed eight and wounded 27 amid ongoing peace talks and an EU interest-free loan to support Ukraine.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Best Art in Worst of Times

Independent journalism examines intersections of power and image-making, spotlighting art labor struggles, emerging trends like Crusadercore, major exhibitions, and Best of 2025 selections.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Early Christmas present for homeowners as Bank of England cuts base rate

Bank of England's base rate cut to 3.75% will reduce monthly payments for tracker and SVR mortgage holders, while urging support for independent journalism.
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fromNieman Lab
3 weeks ago

Independent publishers set the agenda

Independent, niche-focused journalists and small outlets will set agendas via platforms like Substack and social media, eroding legacy media gatekeeping and growing community-funded reporting.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

The Susie Wiles Backlash Reveals Trump's Plan to Delegitimize the Press

The article, based on 11 on-the-record and recorded interviews with Wiles, prompted a sharp escalation. Senator Mike Lee accused accused Vanity Fair of defaming Wiles. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the reporting as ideological warfare, writing, This is what the Left does. Trash & smear our best & most effective people. Vice President JD Vance went further, suggesting the lesson was that the administration should stop giving interviews to mainstream or legacy media outlets.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer tells Roman Abramovich to transfer money from Chelsea sale to Ukraine fund

Sir Keir Starmer says Roman Abramovich must transfer the 2.5bn from the Chelsea sale to Ukrainian humanitarian causes and the government will enforce the payment if necessary.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Pro-Palestine protesters chanting globalise the intifada' in the UK face arrest

Greater Manchester and Metropolitan police will arrest people chanting 'globalise the intifada' after a deadly Sydney terror attack that left 15 people dead.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Starmer under pressure to tell Trump to call off outrageous' lawsuit against BBC

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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fromNieman Lab
3 weeks ago

Small acts take center stage

Small, non-scaling solo creators and micro-organizations focused on community-defined audiences will displace large corporate media as trusted sources in 2026.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

The Week in Short Video - Streetsblog California

The embeds below are from TikTok, but if you're not a fan, here's all the links to find Streetsblog videos: And if you can't get enough Streetsblog videos, Streetsblog NYC has a TikTok Channel and Streetfilms is archived on YouTube. After a short hiatus, Streetsblog California's short videos returned with a video summary of our previous coverage of report by UCLA's Institute of Transportation Studies of California's history of racism in freeway development.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Celebrities react to deadly attack on Jewish community on Bondi Beach

A mass shooting at Bondi Beach's Chanukah event killed 15 and injured about 40, prompting public outrage and calls for support for independent, paywall-free journalism.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Post Office confirms final dates to send Christmas cards and gifts

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Tony Blair gives Shabana Mahmood stamp of approval amid Labour leadership speculation

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
UK politics
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Porn review boss urges further crackdown on extreme content

Baroness Bertin calls to outlaw extreme online incest and child sexual-abuse scenarios played by adults and urges legislative amendments to close loopholes permitting harmful material.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Rights of protestors, migrant workers and the disabled being failed by government'

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Yvette Cooper issues sanctions against Russia amid information warfare'

UK sanctions target Rybar and other Moscow-linked organisations for state-backed information warfare spreading disinformation; independent journalism seeks donations to sustain on-the-ground reporting.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

The UK's aid cuts have consequences for our security

Major donor nations are cutting development aid sharply, driven by USAID closure and U.S. policy changes, risking millions of deaths and undermining global cooperation.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Deal to release 100bn of Russian assets' for Ukraine expected imminently

European leaders are close to agreeing to release up to 100bn in frozen Russian assets in Europe to aid Ukraine.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

UK braces for wet weekend with 36 flood warnings issued

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Wes Streeting orders mental health diagnosis review amid welfare spending crackdown

Health Secretary Wes Streeting ordered a review into mental health diagnoses amid rising welfare spending and a surge in sickness benefit claims linked to mental health conditions.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

David Lammy set to unveil major reforms to UK justice system this week

Criminal justice reforms would reserve juries for the most serious crimes, shifting lesser offences to judge-only hearings to tackle crown court backlogs.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

This new movie about Russia's independent journalists is harrowing, but not hopeless

Independent Russian journalists risked stigmatization, legal pressure, and exile while continuing reporting amid 'foreign agent' crackdowns, protests, and the lead-up to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Warning issued as palliative care in England is failing to meet people's needs'

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

OBR chief prepared to resign if Reeves loses confidence in him over Budget leak

An OBR fiscal assessment was accidentally published before the Chancellor's budget; an investigation is underway and the OBR chair may resign if he loses confidence.
#uk-budget
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Barred from Gaza for 2 years, international journalists are still fighting for access

Israel continues to bar independent journalists from entering Gaza more than two years into the war, allowing mostly Palestinian reporters and tightly controlled military embeds.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Milkshakes and lattes will be included in sugar tax in bid to tackle obesity crisis

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Man who rushed Ariana Grande at Wicked 2 premiere banned from Singapore

An Australian man who rushed Ariana Grande at a film premiere was jailed, deported, and banned from Singapore after being identified as a serial intruder.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Iran rejects UN atomic agency's resolution and threatens more reprisal actions

Iran called a U.N. atomic watchdog resolution anti-Iranian and threatened retaliatory actions after the IAEA demanded full cooperation and access regarding near weapons-grade uranium.
Agriculture
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why supermarkets are putting key industry at financial risk'

Supermarket buying practices are driving widespread financial risk, unfair treatment, and mental health strain among farmers, prompting industry calls for regulatory reform.
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Hungarian Service Ceases Operations

RFE/RL's Hungarian Service is closing down from midnight on November 21, some five years after relaunching to provide Hungarians with accurate, independent news and information. In a message to its audience, the service said its team had "worked with dedication to provide independent journalism for audiences in Hungary." The service's content will remain available online. "We are deeply grateful for the trust, engagement, and support our readers have shown us," the statement said.
Miscellaneous
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

How school breakfast clubs can save families feeling sharpest squeeze' up to 450

The government will fund 500 free school breakfast clubs from April 2026 and 1,500 more in September to help families amid the cost-of-living crisis.
fromDefector
1 month ago

Reflections On Five Years In Worker-Owned Media | Defector

As I finally got to work on writing Defector's fifth Annual Report, I found myself noodling on some broader thoughts about the worker-owned media landscape. Tom said some sections would work as a standalone blog, and who am I to disagree with Defector's Editor-in-Chief? You can find the full version of the Year 5 Annual Report here, but below are my reflections on starting a worker-owned media company in 2020 vs. 2025, how Defector is hoping to help,
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

AI tools are making repeated factual errors', major new research warns

AI search tools frequently produce inaccurate or risky information while independent, donation-funded journalism sustains on-the-ground reporting without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police launch fresh appeal over missing teenager one year on from disappearance

Police are appealing for information about missing teenager Aleksandr Benga, last seen in Stornoway on 18 November 2024, and a fundraiser aims to launch SafeCall.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Energy bills set to drop from January as UK braces for winter cold front

Ofgem's price cap is forecast to fall 1% in January, saving a typical UK household about £22 annually, but bills are expected to rise again from April.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Keir Starmer insists he will lead Labour into next general election

The Independent funds journalists through donations to report without paywalls; Sir Keir Starmer vows to lead Labour while focusing on the cost-of-living crisis.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Chadwick Boseman to receive huge honor five years after death at age 43

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

No wonder Downing Street's in chaos you can't even get a decent phone signal

Number 10 Downing Street is an ageing, inadequately maintained Georgian townhouse with cramped rooms, structural decay, and poor facilities despite its global prominence.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Reeves' actions would suggest she is trying to slow economy down, says ex-bank chief

Sir Howard Davies blames Rachel Reeves' policies, such as higher employer national insurance and new employment rights, for recent stagnation in UK economic growth.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Trial of former Congolese rebel leader Lumbala over wartime atrocities opens in Paris

Roger Lumbala, a Congolese rebel leader, is on trial in Paris for crimes against humanity from the Second Congo War and faces possible life imprisonment.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

"My Undesirable Friends: Part I - Last Air in Moscow" Announced as Winner of the 2025 Indie Film Site Network Advocate Award | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Julia Loktev’s My Undesirable Friends: Part I — Last Air in Moscow won the 2025 IFSN Advocate Award for spotlighting independent journalists under threat.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

My 16-year-old son walked out of the door and never returned'

Donations fund reporters and the SafeCall appeal to support the 70,000 children reported missing annually and assist affected families.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Reckless' cuts to victims' services will cost more than it saves, charity warns

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Inquiry launched as nearly one million young people out of work and education

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Millions forced to make lifestyle changes to afford household essentials

Over half of British households altered spending to cover essentials, revealing growing cost-of-living vulnerability while independent journalism relies on donations for on-the-ground reporting.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

A new fellowship is all about putting the news in news creator

An initiative trains social-media creators in journalistic verification and reporting through a paid fellowship to improve accuracy and counter misinformation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Nigel Farage brands Reform MP's comments ugly' but insists she's not racist

Nigel Farage defended MP Sarah Pochin, calling her remark 'ugly' but not racist and refusing further disciplinary action.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Inquiry to be launched into how sex offender was mistakenly set free, says Lammy

Dame Lynne Owens will lead an independent inquiry into the wrongful release of Hadush Kebatu, with findings expected within weeks.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Bari Weiss offers support' to laid-off CBS News staffers: My door is open'

Paramount layoffs severely cut CBS News operations, canceling shows and shuttering the race and culture unit while Bari Weiss offered support to affected staff.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

No plans' to ban VPNs but nothing off the table' to bolster online safety

No current plans to ban VPNs, but minister says nothing is off the table for protecting children online under the Online Safety Act.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Meet Lucy Powell, the minister ousted by Starmer who is now his deputy

Lucy Powell won the Labour deputy leadership contest, signaling membership demand for change and positioning the party toward soft-left progressive policies.
San Francisco
from48 hills
2 months ago

Join us for Litcrawl's 'The Waymo That Ate San Francisco' - 48 hills

Independent journalists will perform humorous, provocative readings about San Francisco’s condition under Big Tech influence at Litquake’s Litcrawl, Sat/25 5–6pm at Teeth Bar, SF.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Watch live: Keir Starmer faces PMQs grilling on child grooming gang inquiry

Four abuse survivors resigned from the victims and survivors liaison panel, alleging sidelining and prompting scrutiny of the grooming gangs inquiry ahead of Prime Minister's Questions.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Why the fall of this Labour political fortress could spell disaster for Starmer

Longstanding Labour dominance in Caerphilly faces a potential collapse as Nigel Farage's Reform and Plaid Cymru mount serious challenges in 2025.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv will decline any tickets offered to fans for Aston Villa match

Maccabi Tel Aviv will decline away-fan ticket allocations for their Europa League match at Aston Villa citing fan safety amid a toxic atmosphere.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Best signs and costumes from No Kings' protests condemning the Trump administration

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Jacqueline Wilson blames parents stuck on phones for falling child literacy rates

Parental phone scrolling is blamed for declining children's reading enjoyment and literacy; only one in three eight- to 18-year-olds enjoyed reading in 2025.
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