The Independent - August 08, 2024
The Independent - August 08, 2024
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August 08, 2024
Prosecutors warn rioters as far-right thugs are jailed
Prosecutors warned yesterday that three far-right thugs handed heavy sentences over nationwide unrest were just “the tip of the iceberg” as the crackdown on rioters continued.
3 mins
Anti-racism crowds defiant against threat of far right
Large-scale expected violence by far-right groups failed to materialise after thousands of counter-protesters turned out to stand against them.
2 mins
Why Musk is unlikely to feel 'full force of the law'
The X owner’s inflammatory remarks on the riots have riled the PM. But stopping the tech guru from using his platform as he wishes will be difficult
4 mins
Is a Canada-style model a good idea for UK pensions?
Rachel Reeves has been extremely busy in the few weeks since she was appointed. Aside from discovering a 22bn black hole” in the public finances, she’s been to the G20 finance ministers’ summit in Rio de Janeiro and is now in Canada meeting the bosses of big pension funds.
3 mins
Two-tier policing claim is nonsense, says Met chief
Complaints that far-right riots over the last week have been dealt with more harshly than other recent unrest amount to “racist gaslighting”, equality campaigners have said.
3 mins
Inquests open into deaths of girls killed in Southport
A coroner yesterday opened inquests into the deaths of three girls who were killed in the Southport stabbing.
2 mins
Jenrick: Police should arrest those yelling 'Allahu Akbar'
Robert Jenrick has sparked outrage after saying people shouting Allahu Akbar” on London streets should be arrested immediately”.
3 mins
Tinkering with EU deal will not restore growth, PM told
Sir Keir Starmer has been warned that \"tinkering\" with Britain's EU deal will not rescue the economy and bring about the increase in growth or productivity his government has aimed to achieve.
3 mins
Harris has a perfect running mate for this vibes election
Walz brings happy Midwest Dad energy as he mocks Trump
3 mins
British troops prepare for major Lebanon evacuation
More than 1,000 British military personnel are on standby for a possible evacuation of British nationals from Lebanon \"on the same scale\" as the operation during the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan.
2 mins
Mastermind behind attack on Israel new Hamas leader
Hardliner Yahya Sinwar picked after Ismail Haniyeh killed
4 mins
Nobel laureate economist to become Bangladesh leader
Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus will be the new leader of Bangladesh’s interim government after the dramatic exit of long-time prime minister Sheikh Hasina following a popular uprising.
3 mins
How Bangladesh's students led first Gen Z revolution
After month-long violent protests, young people backed by opposition politicians have overthrown the authoritarian Sheikh Hasina government.
4 mins
NAVEL GAZING
Thank goodness for stars like Kate Winslet, who recently refused to hide the rolls in her stomach during filming this fixation about tummy shape isn’t healthy
4 mins
Is the X-rated 1970s movie Caligula a lost masterpiece?
The Roman epic was a fiasco, despite a cast that included Malcolm McDowell and Helen Mirren. James Mottram talks to the 'Clockwork Orange' star and the producer who has tried to restore its reputation with a new, three-hour recut
6 mins
Are public sector pensions more generous than private schemes? Maybe for MPs...
A retirement gravy train after years in the corridors of Whitehall - or a fair reward for years of public service?
3 mins
Hudson-Smith denied gold after agonising 400m finish
Matt Hudson-Smith roared in frustration. Four-hundredths of a second had denied him a glorious gold to complete the most remarkable redemption story.
3 mins
GB boxers have been floored by harsh draws
The Olympic dream finished for Lewis Richardson late on Tuesday night in Paris, in the semi-final of the lightmiddleweight division.
2 mins
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