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The Independent
England just don't get it and reaction to latest Ashes thrashing leaves bitter taste
Well, don't say it out loud.
4 min |
December 08, 2025
The Independent
How Norris won the F1 title and repelled Verstappen
This time on Yas Island, there was no incomprehensible twist of Formula 1 fate.
5 min |
December 08, 2025
The Independent
Royals more dramatic than Downton Abbey, says Harry
Prince Harry has joked that life with the royal family was “like Downton Abbey” — but with more “drama” than the hit show.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
The Independent
Police 'apologise to Jewish community' over fan ban
A West Midlands Police chief did not mean to imply to MPs that there were members of the Jewish community who had explicitly expressed support for the exclusion of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a football match, the force has said.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
The Independent
Starmer to host Zelensky as Ukraine at ‘pivotal moment’
Sir Keir Starmer will meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in London today alongside other EU leaders as Ukraine considers next steps after US peace talks.
2 min |
December 08, 2025
The Independent
UK to deploy AI against Russian submarine threat
The UK will use AI to “track and deter” Russian submarines as part of a new multi-million-pound hi-tech force to protect Britain’s undersea cables and pipelines.
3 min |
December 08, 2025
The Independent
Young could lose benefits if they don't accept job offers
Young people on benefits will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality, and could lose some of their financial support if they say no under new government plans to drive down unemployment.
1 min |
December 08, 2025
The Independent
ChatGPT's 'code red' could be pin that pops AI bubble
OpenAI boss Sam Altman declared a \"code red\" after Gemini 3's launch. With data breaches and fears of an AI bubble growing, Anthony Cuthbertson warns the firm is in trouble
4 min |
December 08, 2025
The Independent
Twenty hurt after pepper spray attack at Heathrow
A three-year-old girl was among 21 people injured after a suspected pepper spray attack at Heathrow airport which caused Severe travel disruption for passengers.
4 min |
December 08, 2025
The Independent
Robinson warned by bishop not to exploit Christianity
The Church must resist the exploitation of Christianity by far-right populists such as Tommy Robinson, a bishop has said ahead of a carols event organised by the anti-migrant activist.
3 min |
December 08, 2025
The Independent
Escapism on the high seas for both heroes and villains
Cruise veteran Marc Shoffman discovered myriad marvels aboard 'Destiny', the latest addition to the Disney Wish fleet
4 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
A day to spare in Santiago – what should I see and do?
Q What would you recommend doing if you only had one day in Santiago, Chile?Janice T
1 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
'Growing up, I was so desperate to find my safe space and my community'
With a starring role in a new 'Doctor Who' spin-off series, Russell Tovey sits down with Helen Coffey to talk climate change, incel culture, and queer representation on screen
7 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
Unions fight £54bn Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros
US unions are calling for the Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery merger to be blocked.
3 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
DIFFERENT STROKES
With a new exhibition celebrating rival artists Turner and Constable at the Tate Britain, Michael Hodges explores the parts of England that inspired some of their greatest works
4 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
Villa muscle into title race and leave Arsenal flailing
Emi Buendia scored with the last kick of the game as Aston Villa blew the Premier League title race wide open with a dramatic 2-1 victory over leaders Arsenal.
2 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
Victims must be put first in tackling court backlog crisis
In the early 2000s, I was a young crown prosecutor in Nottingham Magistrates' Court, discussing with colleagues the poor state of the criminal justice system.
3 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
Tanaka's last-gasp equaliser heaps more misery on Slot
It was a pivotal week for a manager who required results to quell talk about his position.
4 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
Attack tells a worrying story about who Farage really is
Nigel Farage's response to an interview reveals more about the man than we could ever have guessed, and the urgent need for the BBC to protect itself
4 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
Trump's war on drugs is fraught with danger for him
Back in the dim, distant mists of September, Donald Trump decreed that the US Department of Defense, sitting under the purview of the Pentagon, should be rebadged as the Department of War – ideally said with a deep, macho roar like in those action movie trailers.
4 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
Starc sends woeful England sliding towards second loss
England (134/6) trail Australia by 43 runs: The tourists are facing a 2-0 Ashes series deficit after a Brisbane battering
3 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
The last Christmas at Royal Lodge - how bad could it be?
Having been strong-armed into surrendering the lease on the 30-room manor, he is expected to relocate - as soon as is “practicable” - to a more modest property on the Sandringham estate, where, historically, he would join the royal family for the season’s festivities.
2 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
‘Reaching £100,000 isn’t just a fantastic milestone – it’s a life-changing moment’
The Independent’s SafeCall campaign has surged past £100,000 in donations, marking a major step towards creating a new national lifeline for missing young people.
5 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
I cut my dying father out of my life... I still feel guilty
Erica Lefevre reflects on grieving for an estranged parent
5 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
Rise in 11-plus tutoring risks generation of 'exam bots'
Tutoring young children to help them pass the 11-plus exam risks turning them into “exam bots”, experts have warned, with some calling for key elements of the test to be scrapped altogether.
2 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
Charging tourists may make an exhibition of ourselves
Exempting locals from fees to museums is a complicated step – but going contactless could work
3 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
Handling the human cost of the asylum hotel crackdown
Tens of thousands of refugees could face homelessness this winter as frontline workers speak of being forced into 'crisis response mode' by the Home Office.
5 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
Verstappen keeps pressure on with Abu Dhabi pole
Contrary to popular belief, it is seldom we see or hear the full-blooded array of emotions we know Max Verstappen possesses deep in his psyche. Max 2.0 is no longer “Mad Max”; this is the new-and-improved version, still laser-focused but ultimately happier-than-ever. Four F1 titles in the cabinet, a fifth is a simple bonus. And it is that mantra which is inching him ever closer to an unprecedented comeback.
4 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
My Santorini nightmare turned out to be a dream
Earthquakes on the island have cut tourist numbers, and finds that makes for a more enjoyable trip
4 min |
December 07, 2025
The Independent
Texas hold-'em for Three Lions' World Cup opener
England to face Group L rivals Croatia in Dallas on 17 June
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