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US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Starmer considering sending military to Greenland as Trump ratchets up rhetoric

Keir Starmer may deploy British troops to Greenland amid rising tensions with US claims; The Independent urges public support to fund paywall-free investigative journalism.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Government says changes to Grok insulting' and urges Ofcom to update in days'

UK government urges Ofcom to act and may block X over Grok-created deepfake sexualised images, while X restricts such prompts to paid subscribers.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Government issues major update on Lifetime ISAs held by 1.5m Britons

Existing Lifetime ISA holders can continue contributing indefinitely and use funds for a first home or retirement despite government plans to replace LISAs.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

PM: Grok changes insulting' after deepfake creation restricted to paying subscribers

Downing Street called X's decision to restrict its Grok AI image tool to paying users insulting to victims and inadequate to prevent unlawful deepfakes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Councils to be given new powers to fine drivers parking on pavements

Councils will receive broader legal powers to restrict and fine pavement parking, with enforcement discretion left to local authorities' officers.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

King's White House visit threatens to be overshadowed by Portaloo

White House plans a South Lawn tent with portable toilets for the King's visit and proposes a $400m East Wing teardown to build a ballroom.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

UK faces 28 billion defence funding shortfall', top military chief warns Starmer

UK Ministry of Defence faces a reported 28 billion funding shortfall through 2030 as defence investment planning is delayed.
Film
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Jennifer Lawrence shares why on-screen sex scenes are easier' with strangers

Jennifer Lawrence prefers filming intimate scenes with unfamiliar co-stars because it reduces awkwardness and eases her pre-movie anxiety.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Starmer accused of delaying ethnic pay gap law because of fears of Farage backlash

Ethnicity Pay Gap Steering Committee accuses Keir Starmer's government of delaying mandatory ethnicity pay-gap reporting due to fear of political backlash from Nigel Farage's Reform.
#journalism
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK prepares to usher in New Year as crowds brave cold to gather in London

The Independent provides on-the-ground reporting across major issues, offering free access funded by donations to support journalists and maintain paywall-free journalism.
Film
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The promise Brigitte Bardot made to her estranged son before her death

Brigitte Bardot had a strained relationship with her son Nicolas-Jacques Charrier, later adopting a more private approach to their rift while a news outlet emphasizes funding for on-the-ground journalism without paywalls.
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Keir Starmer vows to stay the course' in 2026 after Labour leadership speculation

Keir Starmer pledges to remain leader through 2026 as Labour struggles economically and trails Reform UK; The Independent seeks donations to fund reporters.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The key moments that could decide fate of Keir Starmer' next year

Polling expert warns Labour faces significant losses in 7 May 2026 elections, potentially threatening Keir Starmer's leadership across several UK regions.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Musk's AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

AI image generators like Grok are producing sexualized, non-consensual deepfakes of women and children, prompting global regulatory backlash and investigations.
#venezuela
#cyberbullying
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Identity of Thames torso murderer may finally have been uncovered

A possible identity for the Thames Torso Murderer has emerged after 139 years of reinvestigation, linking a forgotten Victorian killer to multiple dismemberments.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Deaths set to outnumber births in the UK in new era' that could lead to higher taxes

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.
UK politics
#independent-journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Keir Starmer to tell cabinet to slash cost of living in new year message

Keir Starmer will urge his cabinet to slash living costs and reduce household bills amid poor polling and figures suggesting rising poverty under Labour.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer says UK sheds no tears' at the end of Maduro regime in Venezuela

Sir Keir Starmer has backed the transition of power in Venezuela saying the UK shed no tears about the end of Nicolas Maduro's regime. His comments, which will be seen as effective support for Donald Trump, came after the US President stunned the world by announcing it had captured President Maduro and was taking over the running of the South American country.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Britain urged to enforce Australian-style social media ban for teenagers

The UK terrorism watchdog recommends considering an Australian-style social media ban to protect under-16s from online radicalisation and extremist AI chatbots.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Starmer wants to speak to Trump' after denying UK involvement in Venezuela strikes

UK confirms no involvement in US strike on Venezuela and is prioritizing protection of British nationals while seeking factual clarification from the United States.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

France defends George and Amal Clooney citizenship amid claims of special treatment

George and Amal Clooney received French citizenship amid concerns about fairness linked to celebrity status and Clooney's admitted poor French.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Worst investment levels in the G7 should ring alarm bells in Downing Street'

The UK has the lowest investment level in the G7 at 18.6% of GDP, prompting concerns about falling business confidence and future investment.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Redacting Andrew files like removing Trump from Epstein documents'

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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Treasury to insure Bayeux Tapestry for 800m ahead of British Museum loan

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 news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

UK is unwelcoming' and racist' for overseas NHS health workers, warns top doctor

Anti-migrant rhetoric and a perception of Britain as unwelcoming are driving foreign-trained doctors and nurses away from the NHS, risking critical healthcare staffing shortages.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

MPs should question consciences' on using X, says campaigner sanctioned by US

Big tech influence, especially Elon Musk's platform X, is fueling efforts to remove an anti-disinformation campaigner and raises ethical concerns for politicians using the platform.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

British campaigner says tech firms behind bid to deport him from US

News outlet seeks donations to fund ground reporting; Imran Ahmed says major tech firms moved to undermine and deport him over CCDH accountability work.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland

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.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Starmer warned of rural backlash as hunt crackdown looms

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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Two men convicted of plotting IS-inspired attack on mass gathering of Jews

Two men have been convicted of planning an Islamic State-inspired attack on a mass gathering of Jews in the Manchester area. Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, had a visceral dislike of Jewish people and wanted to cause untold harm, the court heard. But the plot was scuppered as they unknowingly laid bare their scheme to an undercover operative (UCO).
UK news
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 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.
#reform-uk
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Pressure on Farage to sack racist' Reform candidate after new attack on Lammy

Nigel Farage defended Reform UK's mayoral candidate Chris Parry after Parry made and reiterated racially charged remarks questioning David Lammy's loyalties.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
UK politics

Farage claims Reform is now UK's biggest party as Labour membership plummets

Reform UK claims to be Britain's largest political party as Labour's paid membership reportedly fell below 250,000, challenging the UK's two-party dominance.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves refuses to rule out further tax rises in 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves increased taxes to build fiscal headroom, refused to rule out future tax rises, and prioritized low interest rates to support home ownership.
#jeffrey-epstein
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Scrap Rayner's workers' rights reforms, Starmer-linked think tank urges

A think tank linked to Keir Starmer calls for abolishing about 80% of Angela Rayner's Employment Rights Bill reforms, risking major party conflict.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Foreign prison officers get visa exemption to prevent UK jail chaos

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.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage avoids police probe into election spending

Nigel Farage avoids a probe after Essex Police found the spending complaint fell outside the one-year statutory prosecution limit under the Representation of the People Act 1983.
fromNieman Lab
3 weeks ago

A reckoning comes for journalism philanthropy

For decades, philanthropy has reinforced a media landscape that favors the biggest (and whitest) news organizations, whether they be nonprofit, for-profit, or startups, while chronically underinvesting in ethnic and community media. I predict that 2026 will see one or more failures of newsrooms conceived of or propped up by funders, forcing a reckoning about how we support journalism in America.
Media industry
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Why are pro-Palestine prisoners on hunger strike in a UK jail?

Eight Palestine Action activists on hunger strike at HMP Bronzefield face critical health risks and have triggered appeals, protests, and urgent calls to justice officials.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Student awarded 65k after being sexually harassed by supervisor

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.
UK news
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Doctors say the system is breaking' as they begin five-day strike over pay row

Resident doctors in England began a five-day strike over jobs and pay, prompting warnings of NHS disruption amid rising winter illnesses.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Martin Lewis mounts pressure on energy firms to deliver Labour's 150 bill cut

Energy bill changes aim to cut average household bills by £154; government demands energy firms pass full savings to customers, including those on fixed contracts.
Berlin
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Where things stand in the talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine

Diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war are stalled by sharply conflicting territorial demands, with U.S. envoys engaging but details remaining unclear.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Inside the evolving role of philanthropy in a time of uncertainty and crisis

When the U.S. government cut funding for local news stations, the Knight Foundation moved quickly to help stabilize a rapidly eroding industry. President and CEO Maribel Pérez Wadsworth unpacks the evolving roles of philanthropy and government, and why philanthropic organizations must learn to move at the speed of the news cycle. This is an abridged transcript of an interview from Rapid Response, hosted by former Fast Company editor-in-chief Robert Safian.
Fundraising
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Relative of murdered rabbi stresses need to assess root causes' of antisemitism

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.
US politics
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Why women are now more confident than men at DIY

Young women now report greater confidence than men in household DIY tasks, reversing older generational patterns, while remaining less confident in kitchen-related tasks.
Media industry
fromIndia Currents
4 weeks ago

URL Media Receives $5M Knight Grant

URL Media received a $5 million Knight Foundation grant to scale a multi-revenue model strengthening Black and Brown community media's financial and operational sustainability.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Harry and Meghan unlikely' to heal damaged relationships with sick fathers

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,
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Benefits remain capped at 22,000 despite end of two-child policy

The UK benefit cap will be frozen in 2026 for the fourth year, limiting non-working households with children to £22,020 annually (£25,323 in Greater London).
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Navy, Army and RAF set for intelligence unit shake-up amid growing global threats

UK's Ministry of Defence is consolidating military intelligence services to counter evolving global threats including cyber, space, and foreign intelligence overreach, prompted by Novichok inquiry.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Met Police officers forced to reveal links to secret society

Metropolitan Police now require officers to disclose past or present Freemason membership as a declarable hierarchical association following the Daniel Morgan inquiry.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Teaching assistant banned after he told pupils he had killed people

Welsh wheelchair rugby player and teaching assistant banned from classroom after falsely claiming military service, including being a sniper who had killed people.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The far-right agitators travelling to Calais to abuse small boat migrants

Far-right British agitators travel to northern France to harass migrants and charity workers, organizing trips to intimidate and film asylum seekers attempting the Channel crossing.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Trump hits out at horrible' Sadiq Khan as he reignites feud with London mayor

Donald Trump renewed attacks on London Mayor Sadiq Khan, while The Independent urges donations to fund paywall-free, on-the-ground journalism covering major issues.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Teacher banned after telling former pupil I have an iPad for general internet porn'

A teacher was banned after sending sexual messages to a pupil, causing the pupil to feel too uncomfortable to attend school.
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