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The Independent
I’ve known Andy for years – he’s not quite as people think
When I interviewed Andy Burnham for The Independent during his 2015 bid for the Labour leadership, he assured me that second attempt would be his last.
4 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
A sober, responsible audit of life as a child in our time
It’s clear to us all how much children’s lives have changed in recent decades. But in his new book, ‘A British Childhood’, Frank Cottrell-Boyce resists the usual scaremongering about screen time, and instead tells a story, writes Robert McCrum
6 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Falconer’s remarks mean Starmer’s time is finally up
The damning assessment of the former lord chancellor shows that the writing is on the wall for the PM, says David Maddox
2 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Founder of gaming giant killed in plane crash in France
Claude Guillemot, a co-founder of the global gaming giant Ubisoft, has died in a plane crash in western France, authorities confirmed yesterday.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
THE WILD. WILD WEST
In search of a truly secluded getaway, Daniel Gayne explores the Blasket Islands, almost the westernmost point in Europe
5 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Tourists evacuated after fire at Dominican Republic resort
Local media reported an Italian tourist died in the blaze and several other tourists required medical assistance.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Counterterror police investigate after five hurt in attacks
Counterterrorism officers are involved in investigations into a series of incidents in Edinburgh which left five people injured, police have said.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Rave reviews: why there’s more to Ibiza than nightlife
Ibiza is known as the definitive party island, but it’s got a lot to offer for little ones, too. Leeanna Lock explains why it can provide the perfect getaway for families with young children
3 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Iranian singer faces lashes for performing without hijab
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab during a livestreamed YouTube concert in 2024, human rights groups have said.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Your pint’s getting weaker – but it’s not getting cheaper
Britain’s biggest beers are quietly shedding alcohol content, and you probably didn’t even notice. The surprising part? The government wanted them to, writes Hannah Twiggs
5 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
FATHER VIGOUR
Long dismissed as a joke, ‘dad brain’ is a real thing - and it’s better than you think. Sam Fishwick talks to psychologist Darby Saxbe about how fatherhood rewires men’s minds
5 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
If Burnham picks Miliband as his chancellor, it’s all over
Andy Burnham has kept his thinking about who would be in his cabinet well shielded from journalists, which means that a lot of the commentary tends to repeat the assumption that Ed Miliband would be chancellor.
4 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
It’s on brand for GB News to be pushing antisemitic tropes
Even in the asleep-at-the-wheel world of retired Ofcom “regulator” Michael Grade, the deal with news channels like GB News is supposed to be clear: you have an obligation to reflect a variety of views.
5 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Starmer urged to step down now: ‘He’s got no authority’
Senior Labour peer’s devastating intervention as supporters of Andy Burnham push for a coronation instead of a contest
4 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
‘My university degree was not meant to hang on a wall that has been destroyed’
Highly skilled and resourceful Palestinian women who lost everything in the war with Israel are driving forward Gaza’s new ‘resilience economy’, writes Ezz Al Din Abu Eisha
4 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
RODEO NATION
Women were crucial to the rise of the American West, so Jonathan Samuels took daughter Martha to Texas to help her learn about females thriving in a male-dominated world
5 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Nine victims fighting for life after fatal train crash
Nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital as an inquiry began yesterday into a crash between two London-bound trains that killed a driver and left dozens of passengers injured.
3 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Almiron is first player sent off for covering mouth at World Cup
Miguel Almiron became the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth during an altercation with an opponent as Paraguay clung on for a 1-0 World Cup win over Turkey.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Brazil lost their fear factor – but the future isn’t all bleak
The Brazilian side at World Cup 2026 are a shadow of the great teams of old, but boss Carlo Ancelotti is beginning to nurture something workable in them, says Miguel Delaney
4 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Scots’ 70 seconds of regrets – but the party isn’t over yet
Hopes of making World Cup history remain intact for now, with Steve Clarke’s side facing a colossal test against Brazil
4 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over deal violations
Tehran accuses Israel of breaching ceasefire by attacking Lebanon, but US says no sign waterway is blockaded
2 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Council’s benefit mistake costs couple £7,200 a year
A terminally ill grandmother and her husband are thousands of pounds worse off after following advice about welfare payments from their local council, leaving them struggling to afford food.
4 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Northampton crown Prem supremacy with gutsy win
Northampton Saints 26-17 Exeter Chiefs: Saints hold on in a scrappy final to secure second title in three seasons
4 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
How Badenoch executed an electoral heist in Aberdeen
With all eyes on Makerfield, this by-election in Scotland was bound to attract less attention – which allowed the Tories to pull off a surprise win.
4 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
‘Anger and disbelief’ among doctors threatening mutiny
As patient safety fears grow, Rebecca Thomas reveals the unrest in a crisis-hit NHS trust where staff compare wards to ‘war zones’ and claim there is a culture of ‘bullying and fear’
6 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
The weak link theory that could decide who wins out
While Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and co draw inevitable focus, there is an argument that this tournament will be won by the 11th name on the teamsheet, writes Richard Jolly
3 min |
June 20, 2026
The Independent
‘His time has come’: is this Northern star at its zenith?
A statement win in Makerfield has given Andy Burnham a chance to become prime minister. But do voters want their new MP to run the country as well? Dan Haygarth finds out
6 min |
June 20, 2026
The Independent
England errors prove costly as Blackcaps build big lead
Nicholls makes most of reprieve to reach 119 not out, leaving New Zealand ahead by 352 runs with seven wickets in hand
2 min |
June 20, 2026
The Independent
Burnham needs to bring the British economy back to life
The former Manchester mayor wants to deliver a big building boom and ‘business-friendly socialism’ - he’s set to be an expensive prime minister in that case, says Chris Blackhurst
4 min |
June 20, 2026
The Independent
Day of chaos in Middle East as Israel fights Hezbollah
Tit-for-tat strikes threaten to derail US-Iran peace talks until a hastily convened ceasefire in Lebanon eased tensions
3 min |