The Independent
Musk hits out at 'fascist' UK in escalating row over Grok
Elon Musk has accused Sir Keir Starmer's government of being “fascist” after ministers stepped up threats to ban social media site X over AI-generated sexualised images.
2 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
Will Eurostar trains ever stop at Ebbsfleet again?
Q A question about trains to Europe from Kent. With tiny political shifts towards our European chums, are my dreams of a reopened Ebbsfleet station any closer?
1 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
NEAR MISS
In a new stage adaptation of 1952 movie ‘High Noon’, Billy Crudup stars in a thoughtful western that nonetheless lacks a little of the bite the original delivered, says Alice Saville
2 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
The Independent's SafeCall campaign backed by Powell
Labour’s deputy leader has joined prime minister Sir Keir Starmer and a wide range of public figures from across Britain in backing The Independent’s incredible SafeCall campaign.
4 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
Rosenior kicks-off Chelsea stint with thumping victory
Liam Rosenior crouched down inches from the pitch and then exploded, furiously clapping and encouraging Chelsea's Jamie Gittens. It was a glimpse into the manager, the man and what Chelsea can expect, in what was a good start to his reign and a 5-1 victory in the FA Cup third round over Charlton. Those seconds showed Rosenior is prioritising more than tactics as he succeeds Enzo Maresca.
3 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
Women quitting X means the predators win, so I'm staying
The internet has always hated women; it was only a matter of time until it started undressing them.
3 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
Macclesfield stun Palace in FA Cup upset for the ages
Non-league Macclesfield produced one of the greatest FA Cup shocks of all time by knocking out holders Crystal Palace in a stunning 2-1 upset at Moss Rose.
3 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
Poets are idealists: it's what makes them so dangerous
In his novel Dr Zhivago, Boris Pasternak said: \"A poet is always drawn to suffering because suffering gives depth to experience.\"
2 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
Trump's 'morality' raises nightmare of ghosts past
The US president's belligerence is causing real fear in South America, reports Sam Kiley from Colombian capital Bogota
3 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
‘We are going to stay alive – Ukrainian people are brave’
With temperatures as low as -15C in Ukraine, and more than a million without heat or water, residents tell Alex Croft that life under Russian assault is as difficult as ever in the winter
4 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
A trek through the Andes to visit a crowd-free wonder
Away from the crowds still besieging nearby Machu Picchu, Joanna Booth finds tranquillity at another ancient Inca site
4 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
Caribbean island helped to ease my midlife loneliness
After feeling anxious and isolated at home, a solo trip to Tobago taught Minreet Kaur the power of human connection
5 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
The wonders of Venezuela
One day the turbulent South American country may be safe enough for the average traveller to return
3 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
Scrap indefinite jail terms, former judge tells Starmer
A former lord chief justice has urged Sir Keir Starmer to end the scandal of cruel indefinite jail terms, accusing ministers of ignoring “the urgency of the situation”, as scores of prisoners languish in jail with no hope of release.
3 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
‘Thousands of us have been killed. Why would I vote?’
Myanmar's people despair over the military junta's sham election and plead for the return of leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Maung Maung, Peter Popham and James C Reynolds report
4 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
Thousands rally after ICE officer shoots woman dead
Thousands of people gathered in cities across the US yesterday to protest against the aggressive immigration enforcement action that led to the killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis and the shooting of two other people in Portland, Oregon.
2 min |
January 11, 2026
The Independent
US is ‘ready to help’ Iran protesters, warns Trump
Another threat to Tehran as dozens killed in violent unrest
3 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
Over the dune to find Egypt's real paradise
An-all inclusive resort is not the work destination PORTIA JONES dreamed of but Hurghada hits the spot
3 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
I'd love to go to Greenland... before Trump annexes it!
IT HAS BEEN a challenging week for Lorraine Kelly as her longstanding morning ITV show is halved in length, but the resilient TV legend still has much to look forward to with the arrival of her first travel presenting job on our screens next week. In Lorraine Kelly's Norwegian Odyssey, she sails north through the country's fjords to discover its stunning landscapes, wildlife, food and culture.
6 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
Second weekend of snow and ice for freezing Scots
SNOW, ice and bitter temperatures are set to continue across much of the country over the next two days as Scotland enters its second consecutive weekend of weather warnings.
3 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
Wanted cagefighter allowed into Britain
A CAGEFIGHTER from Romania who tried to kill a man with an axe was allowed back into Britain despite being wanted for an outstanding prison sentence in his home country.
2 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
'When my chance comes, I'll be ready'
SAYS DARREN FLETCHER
3 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
HERMIT IN THE MIST
A short story by Gina Goldhammer
5 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
Embassy's Iranian flag is torn down as London demo erupts
A PROTESTER climbed on to the balcony of the Iranian embassy in London yesterday as hundreds gathered outside the building.
1 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
Anne Frank Trust pays tribute to founder Eva
THE Anne Frank Trust has paid tribute to its co-founder Eva Schloss, who was also the famous diarist’s stepsister, following her death at 96.
1 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
We're believing Moore in title bid
MIKEY MOORE (below) insists title belief is coursing through resurgent Rangers - and he has warned their rivals that nobody at Ibrox will be happy until they're sitting top.
2 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
Step ahead of winter gloom
This week has seen the slow push back to normality after Christmas.
1 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
NEW BLOOD CRITICAL NOW
O'Neill warns Hoops chiefs he urgently needs reinforcements
3 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
How Tories can be the toast of your local pub
PUBS are the beating heart of communities across the country.
3 min |
January 11, 2026
Scottish Sunday Express
Sparkler safety review call after Swiss club tragedy
SCOTLAND'S nightlife sector is being urged to review Champagne sparkler safety in the aftermath of the Swiss inferno that killed 40 New Year's Eve revellers.
2 min |