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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

British tourist faces death penalty for drug smuggling' in Thailand

A 23-year-old British man was arrested in Bangkok after police found over 9kg of crystal methamphetamine in his hotel room.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Detective made laptop type the same key 16,000 times to pretend he was WFH

A detective was found guilty of gross misconduct after jamming a keyboard key to fake work activity, avoiding over 45 hours of policing duties between December 2024 and January 2025.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Two million pensioners could have to repay 300 to HMRC - here's how they'll repay it

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

Conservatives to reveal how they'd save 47bn from public spending if elected

The Conservative shadow chancellor proposes £47bn in cuts across welfare, foreign aid, and housing, emphasizing welfare reforms and retaining the two‑child benefit cap.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

The age your brain works best at - and it's later than you think

Human cognitive ability peaks between ages 55 and 60, with accumulated knowledge, judgment, and life experience shifting overall peak into the late fifties.
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Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

"The AI-ification of email" keeps 404 Media's Jason Koebler up at night

404 Media required reader emails and paywalls after AI-spun replicas stole original reporting, driving a rapid subscription growth that saved its business model.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Schoolboy, 13, arrested after four people hit by Range Rover in separate incidents

A 13-year-old schoolboy was arrested and bailed after a Land Rover struck four people across multiple Lincolnshire locations; police appealed for information.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Badenoch expected to back ditching human rights convention after review

The Conservative Party is expected to support withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights after a review found the ECHR exceeds its original intent.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Horror film star claims his movie is ahead of the curve' despite negative reviews

Marlon Wayans urges audiences to see his horror film Him despite negative reviews and low box office, asserting critics' opinions are subjective.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Sir James Dyson says Brexit was worth it even if it's made people poorer

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

What happened to Madeleine McCann? Timeline of the 18 year missing girl mystery

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

Only half of people with cancer are diagnosed within NHS target time, analysis finds

Cancer diagnosis times in NHS England have worsened, with only about half meeting the 28-day target and significant delays for many cancer types.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Biblical scholar' suing after Walking Dead used his name for depraved' character

Born-again blogger Thomas Richards filed a federal lawsuit seeking a public clarification that a Walking Dead character sharing his name is not him.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why gossiping with your partner could be key to a healthy relationship

Gossip between romantic partners correlates with increased relationship happiness and bonding, with partners spending substantial daily time sharing gossip per University of California research.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

A downturn in international travel to the U.S. may last beyond summer, experts warn

International tourism to the U.S. declined this summer, hurting border towns and major destinations and drawing some attribution to President Trump's tariffs and immigration policies.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Finland to remove swastikas from the flag of its air force after awkward situations'

Finland's air force is phasing out swastikas from some flags because the symbol's modern Nazi associations create awkwardness with Western allies.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Children missing school over dirty uniforms amid growing hygiene poverty crisis

Nearly three million UK children experience hygiene poverty, harming self-worth, mental health and friendships; quality journalism remains paywall-free and funded by donations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Cafe worker wins 20,000 after being made to work with the door open in winter

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.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

GCSE students receiving results undoubtedly affected by Covid disruption'

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.
US politics
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fromKotaku
2 months ago

It Took Me 10 Minutes To Hit A Paywall In The New Free-To-Play Pokemon Puzzle Game

Pokémon Friends exemplifies a free-to-play game that quickly imposes paywalls, detracting from the initial appeal.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Everything tech giants will hate about the EU's new AI rules

The code details expectations for AI companies to respect paywalls and robots.txt instructions, helping to confront issues with AI crawlers on websites.
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