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The Independent
Walking in the footsteps of wild Heathcliff and Cathy
As Emerald Fennell's much-anticipated version of the Brontë classic 'Wuthering Heights' hits cinemas, Emily-Ann Elliott heads to the real-life filming locations in the Yorkshire Dales
5 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Stop judging Zayn – it's right that our view of love evolves
Zayn Malik says he doesn’t think he was ever in love with supermodel Gigi Hadid throughout their six-year relationship and he’s being criticised heavily for shouting about it from the rooftops.
4 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Any good value last-minute getaways during half-term?
Ask Simon Calder
2 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Starmer has grasped what his predecessors would not
The PM understands that Britain needs to stand with its real allies rather than an indifferent US, writes Sam Kiley in Kyiv
4 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
'My addiction to ketamine got me locked up in Japan'
A 'traumatic' five-month detention helped Izabel Rose to overcome a serious dependency. Now she wants others to learn from her mistakes, she tells Nicole Wootton-Cane
5 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
The naked civil service
The hapless Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey are back for a final outing, 40 years after Yes Minister’ first appeared on our screens. Nick Curtis talks to its creator, Jonathan Lynn
6 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
NEW DIRECTION
Embarrassed about a US trip? You can more than satisfy your travel aspirations in Latin America, writes Simon Calder
2 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
At least 60 measles cases detected in north London
Measles infections have been confirmed across at least seven schools in north London as the NHS has warned parents to immunise their children.
2 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
So much more than a hedge fund hideaway for the rich
On the Caribbean island of Grand Cayman, Robin McKelvie discovers low-key resorts, affordable dining and rare wildlife
4 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Trump's attack on the BBC is a sign of worse to come
Let's step a few years into the future. Elon Musk has bought The Times of London and is using it to pursue an entire stable of hobby horses.
4 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Starmer is right to embrace our European future
The prime minister is to be congratulated on his clear-sighted speech to the Munich Security Conference. In unscripted remarks referring to questions about his leadership at home, he claimed that he had “ended the week much stronger than I started it”. If that is true, let us hope that he has the strength to deliver the closer cooperation with our European neighbours of which he spoke so eloquently.
2 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Britain to deploy warships to Arctic after Trump threat
PM underlines the UK's commitment to Nato and spells out 'urgency' of forging a close defence relationship with Europe
3 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Epstein 'asked Andrew to fix meeting with Gaddafi'
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor spoke to a Libyan contact to help arrange a meeting for Jeffrey Epstein with Colonel Gaddafi in Tripoli, emails appear to show.
2 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Pictures of the Day
Flower powerA vendor balances a box of bouquets on his head outside a market in downtown Nairobi, Kenya.
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February 15, 2026
The Independent
'I blame police that my son is still missing after 7 years'
Two mothers whose sons disappeared talk to Tara Cobham about the trauma of feeling like they weren't taken seriously
5 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
'Gandolfini was wonderful – but not without problems'
For six seasons, Steve Schirripa and Michael Imperioli lived at the heart of 'The Sopranos'. Decades on, they speak to Annabel Nugent about the show's legacy, James Gandolfini, and what Tony Soprano's mobsters would've made of Trump
6 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Salah back to best as Reds rout Brighton in FA Cup
Mohamed Salah patted the badge on his chest as the Kop chorused his song.
3 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Russia killed my husband, announces Navalny widow
On dramatic day at Munich conference, UK and European allies say Putin poisoned political rival with dart frog toxin
3 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Union bosses give Starmer new leadership ultimatum
The leaders of some of the UK’s largest unions have delivered a new ultimatum to Sir Keir Starmer, just days after he survived an attempt to oust him from power.
2 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Fashion whistleblower lost everything but the truth
A quarter of a century before the Epstein files, Vogue’ model Karen Mulder claimed abuse at the hands of royalty, tycoons and politicians. Katie Rosseinsky recounts her tragic story
6 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
KOREA GOALS
From vibrant soju bars to community-run clubs, Yvette Cook explores just what makes the Korea Town neighbourhood of Los Angeles one of California's most dynamic destinations
5 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Scotland stun England in Calcutta Cup horror show
Consider the Calcutta Cup form books once again tossed out of the window.
3 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
That was the week Rayner nearly became prime minister
Keir Starmer told the Munich Security Conference: “I ended the week much stronger than I started it and that’s a good place to be.”
4 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Pelicot 'overwhelmed' by Camilla's letter of support
Queen praises rape survivor's 'extraordinary courage'
2 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Decline in reading is a death sentence for the imagination
As somebody who has been immersed in books since I can remember, I struggle to imagine never reading at all. But all the evidence suggests I am on the wrong side of history.
3 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
EDGE OF DARKNESS
Hugh Bonneville brings plenty of affable charm to his role as CS Lewis in Shadowlands’, but it’s a sanitised performance in a deeply joyless production, writes Alice Saville
3 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Millions of missing files are coming, like it or not, Don
Pity poor old Pam Bondi, the embattled attorney general who’s been responsible for overseeing the publication of the Epstein files. Actually, she’s not old, and I don’t feel any sympathy for her whatsoever a less sympathetic person it’s hard to imagine.
4 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Man sentenced to life for murdering older brother
A man has been jailed for life after he was found guilty of killing his older brother.
1 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Learn your club's history before spouting nonsense
Jim Ratcliffe’s ill-advised comments on immigration were plainly anti-football and served to reignite the argument for clubs being owned by supporters, writes Miguel Delaney
4 min |
February 15, 2026
The Independent
Putin arch-rival Navalny poisoned by the Kremlin
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny reveals at the Munich Security Conference that her husband was killed with toxin from dart frogs as she calls for Vladimir Putin to be held accountable
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