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Do you ever ignore Foreign Office advice on your trips?
Q You wrote about Guatemala’s tourism minister criticising the Foreign Office travel advice for his country. Do you scrupulously follow the rules, Simon?
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December 19, 2025
The Independent
Australia's hate speech laws to tighten after Bondi attack
Anthony Albanese has announced a significant expansion of Australia's hate speech laws following the deadly terrorist attack on Sydney's Jewish community at Bondi Beach on Sunday.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
New Epstein photos feature 'Lolita' quotes on bodies
Members of Congress have published more photographs and documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including text messages, passports and several images that show handwriting on a woman's body.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
ON THIS DAY
1154: Henry II became King of England.
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December 19, 2025
The Independent
Getting caught on Coldplay kisscam was 'bad, so cliche'
Ex-HR manager speaks for first time about infamous clinch
3 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
Melania film will not stray behind her painted smile
A new documentary follows Donald Trump's wife in the run- up to his second inauguration. It is the latest in a spate of 'fly on the walls' that tell us very little
4 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
Colour beginning to drain from the Avatar universe
James Cameron's latest blue epic finds little for its cast to do, writes Clarisse Loughrey. Plus thriller 'The Housemaid' is wickedly camp and 'Sentimental Value' powerfully acted
7 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
G7 calls for Lai's release as pressure mounts on China
The G7 nations have issued a joint statement calling on China to end the persecution of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai, stepping up the international pressure on Beijing to release him.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
Palestine Action prisoners are dying, warns physician
Palestine Action activists who have been on hunger strike for months while awaiting trial for alleged break-ins or criminal damage are dying, according to a doctor.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
Russian guards 'illegally cross border into Estonia'
Estonia has accused three Russian border guards of illegally crossing into Nato territory on a hovercraft without permission.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
All cheques and no balance in latest ranty performance
He's done it: Donald Trump has found a new low.
3 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
Why MPs are revolting over plans to curb trial by jury
As a Christmas gift, yet another backbench rebellion must be something of a disappointment for the prime minister and his lord chancellor, David Lammy. Almost 40 Labour MPs have signed a letter to Keir Starmer telling him that Lammy’s proposal to scale back the number of trials by jury is “madness”. Signatories, led by Hull East MP Karl Turner, also warn that “there is a growing number of our colleagues who are not prepared to support these proposals”.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
England haven't let Stokes down, insists Trescothick
Captain struggles on as tourists are left trailing by 158 runs
2 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
Career diplomat to replace Mandelson in Washington
Sir Keir Starmer has chosen veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Peter Mandelson's successor as Britain's ambassador to the US.
2 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
Spending Russia's billions could split, or ruin, the EU
In the nearly four years since Russia’s invasion, the European Union has maintained unity in its support for Ukraine.
4 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
Phillips promises to make women and girls safe at last
Labour vows change but campaigners question its strategy
4 min |
December 19, 2025
The Independent
I've had a tough year – but high trees take a lot of wind
Three-time WDC champion Michael van Gerwen explains to Luke Baker he is ready to erase his horrific 2025, on and off the oche, and show Luke Littler who is the true world's best
5 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
Snicko chief takes blame for slip that saved Carey's neck
Australia reached 326-8 on day one of third Ashes Test after operator error helped Alex Carey record a crucial century
2 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
How a resurgent Isis spread its tentacles far and wide
As its links with the Bondi gunmen are investigated, author Peter Neumann explores how the terror group has evolved, and why we should be worried by its chilling new call to arms
4 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
How the pain of addiction stalked the Reiner family
The younger son of the beloved film director Rob Reiner has been charged with murdering his parents. Katie Rosseinsky charts the harrowing buildup to a real-life Hollywood tragedy
7 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
Erasmus breakthrough shows the route back from Brexit
One of the hidden costs of Brexit was that Britain put itself at a disadvantage with EU negotiators by starting from a position of: “We don’t like you.”
3 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
Cherki rocket proves he's more than just tribute act
Take Erling Haaland out of the team and Manchester City still had two of his trademark celebrations.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
Doctors direct chants at Streeting as walkout begins
Resident doctors claimed there is a sense that “the system is breaking” as they started a five-day strike in England due to an ongoing row over jobs and pay.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
Public is losing patience with striking doctors
Taken literally, the British Medical Association's demand for resident doctors' pay to be restored to 2008 levels would require an immediate 26 per cent rise, at a cost to the Treasury of some £700m.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
It's time to pull the plug on Emily's insipid adventures
Minnie Driver brings a much-needed injection of camp self-awareness to the fifth season of 'Emily in Paris' - but she still can't save this sterile show from itself says Katie Rosseinsky
3 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
Trump chief of staff says he has ‘alcoholic’s personality’
Donald Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles has given a brutal review of the president in a major new interview, saying he has an “alcoholic’s personality”.
4 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
I hate spending Christmas with my right-wing family
The Indy's agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help
3 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
Two arrested in London for ‘globalise the intifada’ chant
Two people have been arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest in London after shouting “slogans involving calls for intifada”.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
Starmer tells Abramovich to transfer £2.5bn to Ukraine
Sir Keir Starmer has warned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich that the “clock is ticking” for him to hand over the £2.5bn he received from the sale of Chelsea FC.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
The Independent
Can you find me a cheap Christmas holiday in Spain?
Ask Simon Calder
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