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The Independent
Ex-DUP leader Donaldson guilty of child sex abuse
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson was yesterday found guilty of 18 historical sex offences, including one count of rape, against two women when they were children.
2 min |
June 23, 2026
The Independent
What might Burnham as PM mean for the City?
With Andy Burnham the clear frontrunner to take over following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation, City leaders have questions over the ex-Manchester mayor’s approach to taxes, borrowing and spending, and who he may appoint as chancellor.
2 min |
June 23, 2026
The Independent
‘It energises me’: Tuchel relishing World Cup test
The England coach wants another ‘Wonderwall’ moment as his side prepare to face Ghana today, writes Richard Jolly
4 min |
June 23, 2026
The Independent
Stokes is back but England team still on a sticky wicket
All-rounder Ben Stokes will return to captain his side at Trent Bridge as the young players search for a good display
3 min |
June 23, 2026
The Independent
ON THIS DAY
1757: The Battle of Plassey took place in Bengal, with victory for the British, led by Clive of India, over Indian forces - laying the foundations of the British empire in India.
1 min |
June 23, 2026
The Independent
Two children die in car as heatwave sweeps France
At least 18 people have died in France, including two children in a car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities yesterday.
2 min |
June 23, 2026
The Independent
How a lack of readiness for power led to PM’s downfall
He won the party’s second-greatest election victory, but mistakes, U-turns and internal pressure exposed how little Keir Starmer had planned for life in No 10, says John Rentoul
5 min |
June 23, 2026
The Independent
Super El Niño threatens 500 million of the world’s farmers, researchers warn
Exclusive: Wake up call on supply chains for UK government
4 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
Serena receives wildcard for stunning Wimbledon return
Serena Williams will return to singles action at Wimbledon at the age of 44 after receiving the final wildcard spot into the draw.
1 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
‘I have absolutely no shame about using AI in my work’
The rise of AI is seen as a danger to writers’ livelihoods and an existential threat to human creativity. But not everyone is running scared of the software, as Annabel Nugent discovers
8 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
Muslim groups hit out at 'poisonous far-right narrative' for attacks
Muslim groups and politicians have blamed a “poisonous narrative” surrounding Muslims for the vicious attacks in Edinburgh.
2 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
‘Free Cody’: Gakpo leaves behind Liverpool struggles
The striker was criticised for his form at Liverpool last season but he comes alive in a Dutch shirt, as Sweden discovered
3 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
Farage ally admits Reform has ‘a woman problem’
Reform UK’s crushing defeat in Makerfield has led to recriminations behind the scenes, with a senior party member admitting publicly it has ‘‘a woman problem’’.
2 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
When it comes to Keir Starmer’s replacement, where are all the women?
As the prospect of Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation looms over the start of the coming week like the heatwave, one thing strikes me above all else.
3 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
‘Blameless’ Stokes returns to England squad as captain
The player, who missed the 253-run defeat at the Oval, was found to not have been involved in a nightclub altercation
4 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
No one can agree on what saving Soho actually means
Restaurateurs who live and work in London’s party district find themselves caught in an ever-polarising debate between City Hall and the Soho Society
6 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
Influencer Hasan Piker: ‘The UK Left is in disarray’
The streamer tells Liam Murphy-Robledo about his ban from Britain and defends his much-criticised views on Israel
6 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
England’s 27th man makes World Cup dream a reality
Trevoh Chalobah has enjoyed two-hour padel games with Ivan Toney and Ezri Konsa to ensure he is fit and ready
3 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
Trump threatens to ‘take over’ Iran in Hormuz tirade
Donald Trump threatened to “take over” Iran if the Strait of Hormuz was not immediately reopened after Tehran said it would close the waterway because Israeli forces continued an all-out assault on Lebanon aimed at dislodging Hezbollah militants.
2 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
A referendum I didn’t get a vote in dashed my hopes of studying overseas
We’ve just hit our tin wedding anniversary with the referendum that divided the nation.
2 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
Don’t be fooled by ‘protein washing’, shoppers warned
Marketing tactic gives a ‘health halo’ effect to many foods that aren’t necessarily healthier
4 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
UK set for record 38C as extreme heat alert extended
An extreme heat warning has been expanded as the UK swelters in a heatwave that could see highs of a record-breaking 38C.
3 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
I had a double mastectomy. That’s why Lush’s Pride display left me conflicted
When I read about Lush’s Pride window display in Chelmsford – which features a cartoon tiger with top surgery scars across its chest, beside the words “Proud of My Stripes” – I felt something... complicated.
3 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
Blister in the sun: how to argument-proof your break
Holidays are supposed to be relaxing, so why do they so often feel like the ultimate relationship stress test? Helen Coffey consults the experts on navigating conflict in a healthy way
5 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
Tributes paid to ‘dedicated’ driver killed in train crash
The driver killed in a train crash near Bedford was named yesterday Shaun Burton, as rail authorities said early investigations suggested the collision was ‘tragic, isolated incident’.
3 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
Will links between Trump and Netanyahu hold firm?
There are clues that point to the long and deep roots of Israel’s far right in the US administration
4 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
Starmer ‘facing reality’ amid growing demands to resign
Sir Keir Starmer is understood to be discussing a plan to hand over the Labour leadership to Andy Burnham amid a growing belief that he will announce his timetable for departure today.
3 min |
June 22, 2026
The Independent
Store roof collapses during blaze at shopping centre
A large fire broke out at a shopping centre in Leicestershire yesterday morning, sending smoke billowing as part of the roof of a Mountain Warehouse store collapsed.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Presenter Campbell's daughter 'badly injured' in hit-and-run
Nicky Campbell, the Long Lost Family presenter and BBC Radio personality, has revealed his daughter has been badly injured in a hit-and-run incident.
1 min |
June 21, 2026
The Independent
Boy 'abducted' in park while mother was tending to baby
A four-year-old boy who was abducted from a West Midlands park was found nearby several minutes later, police said.
1 min |