The Independent - March 02, 2025

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March 02, 2025

By royal appointment: King opens his doors to Zelensky

King Charles will meet Volodymyr Zelensky at Sandringham today in a rare and dramatic sign of royal support.

4 mins

This new world disorder is a threat to European security

Henry Kissinger once remarked how “it is dangerous to be an enemy of the United States, but it can be fatal to be its friend”.

3 mins

Unfriendly fire: how reliant is Ukraine on US weapons?

After Friday’s fiery Oval Office clash, White House officials have signalled that US aid to Ukraine could be cancelled immediately. It is a Ukrainian concern that has been simmering for months but one Kyiv hoped it could allay with diplomacy. That concern has now become a serious possibility.

3 mins

Rottweiler diplomacy will shred hopes of a trade deal

Insiders tell David Maddox that if you want to know what Trump is really thinking, listen to what JD Vance is saying

4 mins

Think Trump hates Europe? You ain't seen nothing yet...

European leaders have rushed out messages of support for Volodymyr Zelensky and are bustling to London for today’s emergency talks in a what the heck” moment. Facing them now is how to protect Ukraine. In the long term, it’s the continent itself that’s in danger from Donald Trump’s attack dog.

3 mins

Labour to attack Farage for 'spewing Putin propaganda'

Labour is gearing up to increase its attacks on Nigel Farage’s Reform UK over his party’s stance on Russia, as fresh polling makes clear that the public is strongly pro-Ukraine.

2 mins

Starmer refuses to back reduction in meat-eating

Sir Keir Starmer has skewered efforts by his chief climate change adviser to encourage people to eat less meat by reducing their intake by the equivalent of two kebabs a week.

1 min

Hotter than Madrid: UK set for a balmy 16C next week

Britain is set to experience the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures next week expected to eclipse that of the Spanish capital Madrid.

1 min

Ukrainian hackers tracing children abducted by Russia

As many as 150,000 could have been taken during invasion

4 mins

Kurdish armed group PKK declares ceasefire in Turkey

Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey declared a ceasefire yesterday in what could mark a significant boost to president Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government, two days after their imprisoned leader called for the group to disarm.

3 mins

Teenage talent saves City from Plymouth humbling

For eight minutes, it threatened to be perhaps the most ignominious day of a managerial career that has produced three Champions Leagues, 12 domestic league titles and a couple of FA Cups.

4 mins

Only cup glory can save United's season of delusion

If winning the FA Cup could ease Manchester United’s plight, they may reflect that it helped get them into this mess. FA Cup glory at Wembley famously transformed one United manager’s reign; in a different way, it altered that of another.

3 mins

Wigan gamble pays off in Las Vegas with glitzy show

Wigan thumped rivals Warrington in Las Vegas which broke new ground as the first Betfred Super League game to be played in the United States.

2 mins

Decades of controversy but Hollywood halo undimmed

A split from Jennifer Aniston, ongoing battles with Angelina Jolie, and the children who don’t want his surname. Just what must Brad Pitt do to tarnish his image

6 mins

Fitness has a class problem affecting far too many of us

Research has shown that women on lower incomes feel alienated from gyms and exercise classes. Katie Rosseinsky talks to fitness advocates who want to do something about it

7 mins

'The problem is the left is weaker than the right - it's getting its head kicked in'

Ash Sarkar the Queen of Woke’ speaks with Maira Butt about moving past identity politics and debates over unisex loos, sparring with Piers Morgan... and going to therapy

8 mins

"Those violent moments hit me hard after a few watches'

Brandon Wilson, the star of Oscar-nominated Nickel Boys’, speaks to Lydia Spencer-Elliott about America’s past, the film’s tougher scenes and an unlikely UK sitcom connection

5 mins

This daunting masterpiece deserves to win the Oscar

‘The Brutalist’ is no longer the Best Picture frontrunner at tonight’s Academy Awards... a development that is as understandable as it is disappointing

3 mins

As train fares rise, my ruses to keep ticket prices down.

I’ve spent my entire life travelling by train, writes the carless Simon Calder, and I Tay not to pay a penny more than I need

5 mins

AN ODE TO THE WEST

Cowboy poetry slams, new-gen yodelling and Basque bites feature in Nevada’s Elko, as Zoey Goto saddles up for the fun gold rush town’s annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

4 mins

Sustainable stays in Britain

Seven UK hotels earned B Corp status between 2021 and 2024. Emma Henderson on what this status means for an energy-intensive industry and if it makes for a better visit

9 mins

FLIPPING FANTASTIC

With Ramadan and Pancake Day falling at the same time, Queenie Shaikh explored the best malpuras, qatayef and gozleme 1 in one of Europe’s most mugteicuitural cities, London

5 mins

European cities that have been in the shade too long

Simon Calder takes the path less travelled to highlight five favourite destinations for breaks far from the madding crowd

4 mins

HIGH AND MIGHTY

The Dolomites offer some of the best skiing in Europe. Annabel Grossman picks where to play, and where to stay

8 mins

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