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fromJezebel
6 hours ago

Texas' Grim New Abortion Law Wants to Intimidate the Country Away from Helping Women in Texas

Texas HB 7 allows civil suits against people who send abortion pills into the state and targets shield laws that protect telehealth abortion providers.
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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
20 hours ago

Marine sues MoD for 236k after overheating during notorious training exercise

A Royal Marines recruit is suing the Ministry of Defence for 236,000 after allegedly suffering exertional heat stroke and permanent injury during Exercise Hunters Moon.
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US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

GOP Senator Says Women Be Shopping!

Sen. Roger Marshall praised women's healthcare decision-making while supporting Republican policies that restrict reproductive rights and bodily autonomy.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Mum of two left nothing in her absent dad's will takes stepmother to court for payout

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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Food & drink
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Food banks face winter surge as record six parcels a minute to be delivered

Rising costs are driving record winter demand at food banks, increasing emergency food parcel use, with large gains for children and people aged 65+.
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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Post Office issues Christmas warning as busiest day revealed

The Post Office forecasts 8 December as its busiest Christmas mailing day and urges early posting as Britons plan to send more gifts this year.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Warning of fresh economic hit as Brexit accelerates UK brain drain'

UK economic growth risks worsening due to falling work-related migration post-Brexit, and independent journalism relies on donations to sustain on-the-ground reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Watch live: Lammy addresses Parliament after more prisoners mistakenly freed

Twelve more prisoners were mistakenly released over three weeks, with two violent or sex offenders still at large, prompting radical court reform proposals.
#uk-politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

UK slams Gaza aid delays as tents for displaced take months to arrive

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
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Scarlett Johansson defends her support for Woody Allen: It's hard to know'

Scarlett Johansson defended her support for Woody Allen, citing integrity and learning when to speak, while acknowledging potential consequences for relationships and work.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Wood-burning stoves face stricter rules under Labour plan to tackle air pollution

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.
Environment
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Foolish' cuts could take Aids pandemic back to 1980s, warns ex-cabinet minister

Cuts to foreign aid risk reversing global HIV/AIDS progress, potentially returning poorer countries to 1980s-level crises without sustained funding.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Thousands protest far-right surge in Croatia following incidents

Thousands in Croatia protested surging far-right activity, chanting antifascist slogans and demanding authorities curb pro-fascist symbolism linked to World War II-era atrocities.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

UK weather: Month's worth of rain to fall in 24 hours as flood warnings issued

Heavy rain and strong winds will hit parts of the UK, causing significant flooding and travel disruption, with 100–200mm expected in South Wales.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Met Office issues fresh weather warning as heavy rain lashes UK

Amber Met Office warning: 60–80mm of heavy rain and likely flooding in south Wales from late Sunday to Monday, causing icy roads and travel disruption.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Reeves's Budget has made things even worse - I won't vote for Labour again'

Labour's Budget includes £26bn tax rises, frozen thresholds, a mansion tax, landlord levy, lifted two‑child benefit cap and higher minimum wage amid voter unease.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Urgent search underway after British tourist, 76, falls overboard from cruise ship

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
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Met Office issues weather warning with 80mm of heavy rain and flooding set to hit UK

Yellow weather warnings predict heavy rain, flooding and possible gale-force winds across large parts of England and Wales early next week.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Starmer accused of betrayal' by Labour MPs after workers' rights U-turn

Government abandoned plans for day-one unfair-dismissal protections, now proposing a six-month qualifying period while other day-one rights proceed, prompting accusations of betrayal.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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.
Mental health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Instagram users are scrolling out of habit not addiction, study finds

Research indicates excessive social media use is a habit, not an addiction, though it correlates with negative mental-health effects and reduced self-esteem.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Son of British couple detained in Iran criticises passive' UK government

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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