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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

More than three hours of binge-watching TV could be sign of loneliness

Binge-watching more than four episodes or over three hours daily may indicate loneliness and negatively affect mental health and daily functioning.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

A stranger told me to check a mole on my back for skin cancer - she saved my life'

An off-duty dermatologist alerted a woman to a suspicious back mole, leading to a skin cancer survival and an ongoing search to thank the rescuer.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 hours ago

Heavy downpours brings threat of flooding as Met Office issues weather warnings

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World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
19 hours ago

Met Office issues amber weather warning for rain amid risk of floods and power cuts

Amber Met Office warning covers parts of north-east Scotland with heightened flood risk, likely transport disruption, possible power cuts, and potential community isolation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
17 hours ago

Pressure on Starmer as peers vote for Australia-style social media ban for children

House of Lords backed a ban on social media for under-16s, increasing pressure on the prime minister to adopt strict youth online-safety measures.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

12-year-old girls were never the same after Disney's High School Musical

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US politics
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2 days ago

Watch live: US Speaker Mike Johnson addresses MPs after Donald Trump launches tirade against UK

The Independent funds on-the-ground reporting and free access journalism through donations while covering major US issues and providing live political coverage amid rising tensions.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
UK politics

Robert Jenrick: I told Kemi Badenoch to kick Liz Truss out of the Conservative Party

Robert Jenrick says he urged Kemi Badenoch to expel Liz Truss before defecting to Reform UK, blaming the party's refusal and Truss's mini-Budget.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago
UK news

Union boss pictured alongside people singing pro-Russia chants in occupied Ukraine'

Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism; RMT leader Eddie Dempsey visited Donbas in 2015 and was pictured with Communist symbolism.
#us-uk-relations
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Devious' prison officer jailed for having sex with inmate

A former prison officer jailed for three and a half years for illicit relationships with inmates and conspiring to smuggle synthetic cannabinoid into HMP Swaleside.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

US tariffs have had a huge impact on my small business. Now our future is at risk'

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
2 days ago

How China's plans for a new London embassy became a seven-year standoff

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

Tory dismissed from party over Reform defection talks

James Evans, Conservative MS for Brecon and Radnorshire, was stripped of the whip and removed from the shadow cabinet over alleged plans to join Reform.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Global markets rattled as Trump issues Greenland threats

Global stock markets plunged after Donald Trump's renewed threats to acquire Greenland and threaten tariffs, triggering widespread losses across European and Asian indices.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Voting Reform is now like voting Conservative': Readers slam Tory defectors

Many readers condemned Conservative defections to Reform UK as self-serving, urged by-elections for defectors, and criticised Reform for recycling ex-Tories and repeating Conservative policies.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Roger Allers death: The Lion King co-director dies aged 76 as Bob Iger pays tribute

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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3 days ago

Steve Coogan says Reform UK threaten human rights in stark political message

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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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Why are so many English councils delaying elections and why is it controversial?

Local council elections in about a third of areas may be postponed to 2027 due to government-led reorganisation, prompting opposition claims Labour fears the vote.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Matt Damon raises eyebrows with cancel culture' prison claim

Cancel culture can inflict permanent social exile; some individuals would prefer finite legal punishment and closure instead of ongoing public condemnation.
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World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Son of British couple detained in Iran fears they have been abandoned by UK

Lindsay and Craig Foreman have been held in Tehran's Evin prison for over a year, enduring overcrowded, rat-infested cells amid Iran's crackdown on protests.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

How to know if you are eligible for government cash payouts

The UK government will provide a £1bn annual Crisis and Resilience Fund to councils to give emergency cash payouts to low-income people for three years.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

High Court to hear Prince Harry's evidence against Daily Mail publisher

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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6 days ago

Harmeet Dhillon Is the DOJ's Anti-Woke Crusader Behind the Refusal to Probe ICE Killing of Renee Good

Harmeet Dhillon, confirmed as head of the DOJ Civil Rights Division, refused to investigate an ICE killing, changed CRT policies, and prompted multiple resignations.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Jenrick defects to Reform after shock sacking and declares Farage is leader UK needs

Robert Jenrick defected to Reform UK, condemning Conservative failures and joining Nigel Farage amid concerns about migration, courts, prisons and national defence.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Tories reveal the proof' Robert Jenrick was plotting defection to Reform

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
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

How Nouvelle Vague captures the formidably cool Breathless and its impact on cinema

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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1 week ago

PM calls on X to comply with UK laws immediately' amid row over Grok deepfakes

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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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Windrush victims to be paid compensation upfront under new government plans

Home Office reforms prioritise over-75s, grant up to 75% advance payments during Windrush compensation reviews, and extend coverage to workplace and personal pension losses.
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1 week ago

Trial Over Missouri Abortion Regulations May Affect Access Across Midwest, South

The outcome of a trial over Missouri's abortion regulations could ripple far beyond the state, potentially creating new availability for women in the Midwest and South who can't access abortion close to home. As a judge weighs the constitutionality of a litany of state restrictions on abortion, the stakes are clear for Missouri women: The decision could hamper access for nearly everyone in the state - or greatly broaden it in ways not seen in decades.
US politics
Public health
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Louisiana seeks extradition of Bay Area doctor accused of mailing abortion pills

Louisiana sought extradition of a California doctor accused of mailing abortion pills, potentially testing California's protections for reproductive-health providers.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Mahmood wins vote to ban animal testing lab protests

A government change criminalises non-violent protests at animal-testing facilities, exposing activists to prison and fines and raising concerns about the right to peaceful protest.
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