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March 19, 2024

Blues magic and mayhem laid bare in last-gasp win

A turnaround in a few senses, on the day, and even in decades.

Blues magic and mayhem laid bare in last-gasp win

3 mins

England look on track after an encouraging Six Nations

It says everything about Steve Borthwick that come this morning, when most international coaches would rightly be drawing breath after two months in the thick of Six Nations battle, the England boss will instead board a flight to New Zealand to begin preparations for his side's summer tour.

England look on track after an encouraging Six Nations

5 mins

Meet Heaney, the man next door creating boxing magic

Nathan Heaney belongs in another boxing time and space. On Saturday, Heaney defended his British middleweight title when his fight with Brad Pauls was declared a split draw; Heaney is the champion and that meant he kept the title. The pair could have a rematch in June, outdoors at Stoke City.

Meet Heaney, the man next door creating boxing magic

3 mins

'It is nothing but a farce to woo Hindu votes in India'

In the second instalment of a two-part series, Shweta Sharma speaks to more residents of Uttarakhand, where a law forcing citizens to live by a common set of rules has been introduced

'It is nothing but a farce to woo Hindu votes in India'

5 mins

Trump predicts 'bloodbath' if he loses general election

Joe Biden's campaign has accused his rival Donald Trump of wanting \"another January 6\" after the former president warned there would be an economic \"bloodbath\" if he loses the election.

Trump predicts 'bloodbath' if he loses general election

4 mins

What Russians can hope for after Putin's bogus election

As millions of Russians and residents of occupied Ukraine headed to the ballots over the weekend to vote in rigged presidential elections, Vladimir Putin was ready to further shift the country onto a war footing.

What Russians can hope for after Putin's bogus election

3 mins

Putin declares landslide Russian election victory

President claims predictable win with 87 per cent of the vote

Putin declares landslide Russian election victory

3 mins

Kate misses army parade as return expected next month

The Princess of Wales missed St Patrick's Day celebrations for the first time in seven years yesterday amid her ongoing health concerns. Kate was forced to skip this year's parade as she continues to recover from abdominal surgery she underwent in January

Kate misses army parade as return expected next month

2 mins

Strictly celebs talk about 'difficult' time with Pernice

Strictly Come Dancing pro Giovanni Pernice has addressed the controversy surrounding Amanda Abbington, who unexpectedly quit the show in 2023.

Strictly celebs talk about 'difficult' time with Pernice

2 mins

Burnt-out car found in hunt for dumpers of dead animals

Police investigating after dozens of dead animals were dumped outside a shop in Hampshire have discovered a burnt-out car believed to be linked to the incident.

Burnt-out car found in hunt for dumpers of dead animals

1 min

Racial abuse captured on video as Black teen attacked

Four teenage boys have been arrested after a video of a \"racially aggravated hate incident\" against a Black school student in Carlisle triggered public uproar on social media.

Racial abuse captured on video as Black teen attacked

1 min

Cockney Rebel musician Steve Harley dies, aged 73

Musician Steve Harley has died of cancer, aged 73. The singer, who performed as part of Cockney Rebel, was touring up until January but was forced to cancel dates last month after being diagnosed with cancer.

Cockney Rebel musician Steve Harley dies, aged 73

3 mins

Schoolgirls suffered more academically during Covid

Girls saw their education more negatively affected by the Covid19 pandemic than their male counterparts, analysis has revealed.

Schoolgirls suffered more academically during Covid

2 mins

Jail for pregnant women less likely under new guidelines

Pregnant women are now less likely to be sent to prison under new guidelines that will force courts to consider how jail time affects a woman who is either due to give birth or has recently had a baby.

Jail for pregnant women less likely under new guidelines

3 mins

Would the Tories dare to impose another PM on us?

If Rishi Sunak was hoping for a relaxing end to a torrid week, he would have been bitterly disappointed to see talk of a leadership challenge splashed across the weekend's papers.

Would the Tories dare to impose another PM on us?

3 mins

PM facing rebellion over Afghan allies deportation

Rishi Sunak is bracing for a rebellion over plans to exempt Afghan heroes who have supported UK troops from being deported to Rwanda.

PM facing rebellion over Afghan allies deportation

3 mins

Sunak's 'stick to the plan' mantra useless, says pollster

Rishi Sunak has been warned his \"stick to the plan\" slogan is useless because voters feel worse off than when the Conservatives came to power in 2010.

Sunak's 'stick to the plan' mantra useless, says pollster

2 mins

Tory chaos over 'mad' plot to axe Sunak for Mordaunt

Rishi Sunak's premiership is under threat from a chaotic plot of backbench Tory MPs who want to replace him with Penny Mordaunt before the general election.

Tory chaos over 'mad' plot to axe Sunak for Mordaunt

3 mins

Patient left clutching a bag of morphine in bus shelter

One of thousands released from hospital with no place to live

Patient left clutching a bag of morphine in bus shelter

10+ mins

Stroke and cancer patients among thousands without home discharged by NHS

Cancer and stroke patients are among thousands of people being discharged from NHS hospitals every year with nowhere to live, The Independent can reveal.

Stroke and cancer patients among thousands without home discharged by NHS

3 mins

Coasting in Malta and Gozo

Lucie Grace explores where the best swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling can be found. Plus cliff-diving Jack Russells

Coasting in Malta and Gozo

3 mins

The M25 is a bizarre but worthy tourist destination

\"By Byfleet station we emerged from the pine trees, and found the country calm and peaceful under the morning sunlight.\"

The M25 is a bizarre but worthy tourist destination

3 mins

Morals, bad medicine and whistleblowing for the NHS

Before she became a bestselling author, Christie Watson worked as a nurse. She talks to Nick Duerden about why her new novel depicts health professionals as real people rather than saints, and her 'woo woo' solution for burnt-out doctors

Morals, bad medicine and whistleblowing for the NHS

4 mins

Silva settles FA Cup tie to keep treble ambitions alive

In 2011, the FA Cup represented Manchester City’s first major trophy for 35 years. Now, for the second successive season, it may only be the third they lift in the space of a few weeks.

Silva settles FA Cup tie to keep treble ambitions alive

3 mins

Doughty Ireland graft their way to Six Nations victory

Ireland became back-to-back Six Nations champions by crushing Scotland’s quest for a first triple crown in 34 years with a scrappy 17-13 win.

Doughty Ireland graft their way to Six Nations victory

2 mins

Les Bleus pip England with final kick of thrilling match

A Six Nations crown will have to wait for another year for France but any talk of a revolt has been most certainly dismissed. In a tournament that threatened to descend into disaster, France ultimately finish as Ireland’s closest challengers again as Thomas Ramos’s long-range penalty in the final minute snatched victory on a riotous night in Lyon.

Les Bleus pip England with final kick of thrilling match

4 mins

How couples in India could be jailed for living together

In the first of a two-part series exploring an Indian state's controversial new laws, Shweta Sharma meets some of those who could be imprisoned for failing to register a relationship

How couples in India could be jailed for living together

7 mins

Thousands forced to flee as huge Iceland volcano erupts

A state of emergency has been declared in Iceland after a volcano erupted for the fourth time in recent months, spewing bright orange lava metres into the air. The dramatic event marks the fourth \"alarming\" volcanic eruption in three months along the Reykjavik peninsula, nearby the abandoned town of Grindavik.

Thousands forced to flee as huge Iceland volcano erupts

2 mins

Mass dissent could test Putin after sham election

'Victory' will see Russia slide further towards totalitarianism

Mass dissent could test Putin after sham election

4 mins

Moscow blames Ukraine and West over cyberattack

Ruling party Russia United suffers widespread online assault

Moscow blames Ukraine and West over cyberattack

3 mins

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