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The Independent
The Fairford Five would be branded terrorists by our PM
Two days before the missiles started raining down on Baghdad in March 2003, Josh Richards packed a mixture of petrol and washing-up liquid into his rucksack and headed off to RAF Fairford base in Gloucestershire. His plan was to set fire to the wheels of a B-52
4 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
European holiday hotspots to swelter in 40C heat
Popular European destinations are facing extreme temperatures, with the hot weather expected to soar well into the forties in major holiday hotspots.
3 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
Taxes 'almost certain' to rise after U-turns cost £4.5bn
Sir Keir Starmer’s U-turns on benefit cuts and winter fuel payments have blown a £4.5bn hole in the public finances that will “very likely” be filled by tax rises in the autumn Budget, leading economists have warned.
4 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
Anyone's game: the field is wide open for SW19 women
Tatjana Maria’s run to the Queen’s title two weeks ago was not just a fairytale. It was also a reminder of the unpredictability of women’s tennis, most of all on grass. On a surface that rewards huge serves and power hitters, Maria’s win was a reminder that slice, craft and guile have their place too.
3 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
United's fresh approach to fixing goalscoring woes
Manchester United were not merely outscored by 15 other clubs in the Premier League last season. They were outscored as a team, and amassing the combined efforts of the 31 players who took the field in the division for them, plus the two opponents who donated own goals by a trio who could have formed their new front three.
4 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
HYPE PRAISE INDEED
Are these lauded movies works of rare genius or baffling, bloated nonsense? It’s entirely subjective, as is Ed Power’s pick of the 15 most overrated films of the 21st century
7 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
'Your happiness depends on if you get something on air”
Abby Elliott made her name on Saturday Night Live’ and sitcoms, then The Bear’ came along and changed her life. She talks to Annabel Nugent as its fourth season arrives
6 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
Stewart implores voters to 'give Nigel Farage a chance"
Rod Stewart has come out in support of Reform UK, urging his followers to give the right-wing party’s leader, Nigel Farage, a chance”. The comments come just days before he is due to play the prestigious Legends Slot on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury tomorrow.
2 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
Starmer's U-turn on welfare may prove a pivotal moment
Usually, in politics, a U-turn is the right thing to do. If a leader changes from an unpopular policy to a more popular one, they tend to emerge embarrassed but strengthened.
3 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
Swapping teams with a rival may be Russell's best move
As the Formula One enterprise returns to real racing this weekend in Austria away from the sprinkle and stardust of movie premieres in New York and London one of the season’s standout drivers so far is in an unusual predicament. A scenario, you might say, worthy of a drama. No doubt Box to Box, the producers of Netflix's Formula 1: Drive to Survive are rubbing their hands together.
3 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
Father describes finding son in pool of blood as Hainault attacker jailed for 38 years.
A father has recalled the moment he found his son lying in a pool of blood after he was murdered with a samurai sword in an unprovoked attack, as his killer was jailed for at least 38 years.
4 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
PM 'deeply regrets' remarks in speech on immigration
Starmer also reveals arson attack’ fears for sister-in-law
3 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
Dacia hits the big time
Like a Duster but larger, the Bigster is an adequate budget SUV, though the Longster’ might have been a more apt name for this somewhat noisy vehicle,
3 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
How will the chancellor fill this welfare black hole?
Taken together, the cost to the public finances of recent reversals on welfare payments is estimated to be around 4.5bn.
4 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
'Everybody parted ways. It was like the King had come'
As Elon Musk launches his robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, Alex Hannaford reports on how the tech billionaire is buying up swathes of land in what some regard as a hostile takeover
10+ min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
Heatwave triggers amber alert as mercury to hit 30C
Temperatures could hit 30C today during the second amber heat health alert in two weeks. Yesterday, temperatures reached 29C in Coningsby, incolnshire, and the weather is forecast to climb over the next couple of days, according to the Met Office.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
There's a reason people want pure breeds, not rescue dogs
The Prince and Princess of Wales have apparently committed a heinous crime by allowing their beloved cocker spaniel to have puppies. The royal couple have been decried as “staggeringly out of touch” – by animal activists Peta, who else? – for the audacity of letting the family dog Orla \"churn out a litter\", at a time when animal shelters are overrun with dogs needing forever homes.
3 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
Rebel MPs will continue flexing their new muscles
When Labour took office a year ago, ministers proclaimed that the grown-ups are back in charge” and stability will replace Tory chaos”. But Keir Starmer’s government looked anything but stable this week.
4 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
Haaland hits 300th career goal as City thrash Juventus
Erling Haaland scored his 300th career goal as Manchester City thrashed Juventus 5-2 to finish top of Group G at the Club World Cup.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
From San Diego to SW19 for Britain's college hotshot
World No 719 Oliver Tarvet made a mockery of the rankings to reach the main draw at Wimbledon, writes Kieran Jackson
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Khamenei breaks silence to threaten more US attacks
In his first televised address since the attack on Iran's nuclear sites, the ayatollah plays down extent of the damage inflicted
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Trump's leading options to replace 'stupid' Fed boss
Speculation is mounting that Donald Trump is planning to announce an early replacement for Jerome \"Jay\" Powell, chair of the US Federal Reserve – partly in an attempt to undermine the boss of America's central bank.
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Quickest implosion ever? No, and it's not even close...
Almost one year into the Starmer administration and the question is already being asked: has a government ever crashed so quickly?
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
U21s hero Elliott shows why he might have to leave Reds
There were a few minutes left on the clock, with England’s finest level against high-calibre opponents in Europe, when Harvey Elliott advanced on goal.
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Britain and France set to agree migrant return deal
A migrant removals deal between the UK and France involving a \"one-in, one-out\" exchange agreement is reportedly close to being announced.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
BBC star John Hunt: ‘I still talk to my girls every day'
First interview since murders of his wife and two daughters
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Tory challenges Badenoch over national security row
Kemi Badenoch has suffered a blow to her authority after a Tory MP openly criticised her in the House of Commons and appeared to challenge her to suspend him.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Wintour steps aside as the editor-in-chief of US Vogue
Anna Wintour has stepped down as Vogue’s editor-in-chief after leading the publication for 37 years.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Starmer to offer rebel MPS £2bn welfare concessions
Keir Starmer is expected to announce major concessions on his controversial welfare reforms as concerns grow the government will need to raise taxes to pay for the dramatic climbdown.
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
This welfare mess is the fault of Starmer, not McSweeney
When Labour got into trouble soon after the election, Sue Gray was the scapegoat. Some of the prime minister’s replacement, by Morgan McSweeney, has been her fault, and her failure to prepare for government may have political message from No 10.
3 min |