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The Independent
Starmer under pressure to ban smartphones in schools
Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to consider banning smartphones in schools in light of overwhelming evidence” from New Zealand in support of such a move.
3 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Why this may only be the start for PSG’s new breed
In the afterglow of victory, Luis Enrique exchanged his trademark black top for a T-shirt bearing the message “Champions of Europe”.
3 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Two dead and 500 arrested in France after violence mars football celebrations
Two people died and more than 500 have been arrested after disorder broke out during Champions League final celebrations in France following Paris Saint-Germain’s win, the French interior ministry has said.
2 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
A POT OF BOTHER?
Does tea help or harm your gut health? Amira Arasteh sips her way through black, green and herbal teas and talks to the experts to uncover how popular cuppas can affect our bodies
6 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Enrique underlines status as best coach in world football
In the moment of victory, despite the global geopolitical scale of Paris Saint-Germain, the new European champions were only looking to one man.
4 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
PM to invest in new nuclear submarines and warheads
Plan set out in defence review will send message to Moscow’
4 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Minister hits out at French inaction on migrant taxis’
The defence secretary has hit out at shocking” scenes of migrants being picked up by people smugglers like a taxi” to be brought to the UK on dangerous small boats while French police stand by.
2 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Wick reveals the symbiosis of an actor and a franchise
New spin-off Ballerina’ was supposed to be a Keanu-free expansion of the John Wick universe. But it’s not that easy to separate a man and his onscreen character
5 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Mosley’s widow reveals late T'V doctor’s final moments
Dr Michael Mosley’s widow has revealed the final moments before his death.
3 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Surge in baby-bank demand lays bare child poverty crisis
Celebrities, MPs and campaigners describe the situation as a national disgrace’ as they call for more support for families
4 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
The king of entertainment - or Just kidding himself?
On the opening night of his Britpop tour, Robbie Williams delivers fireworks, gospel choirs and digital doppelgangers but for all the pomp and patter, only some of it entertains
3 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
At least 31 Palestinians shot dead heading to aid centre
Witnesses say the Israeli military opened fire from tanks on the crowd at a roundabout about 1km from distribution point
3 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Author says reading Tolstoy is unacceptable’ in Ukraine
Philippe Sands said Ukrainians feel beleaguered’ because of the war but that some acknowledge not all Russians are bad
2 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
‘I don’t think of it like porn it’s more of a side hustle’
As OnlyFans creators hit payday, Chloe Combi looks at how this is making the femosphere as toxic as the manosphere for teenagers and how we can protect them from its influence
7 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Conclave writer reveals who was in line to play lead role
Conclave writer Robert Harris has named the two actors who were in line to play the film’s protagonist before Ralph Fiennes was cast in the role.
2 min |
June 02, 2025
The Independent
Brisk walks could cut colon cancer deaths, study finds
A structured exercise routine can reduce the risk of death for people with colon cancer by more than a third, a study has found.
2 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Drone attack destroys 40 Russian aircraft, says Kyiv
A Ukrainian drone attack destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in the country’s territory, Ukraine's Security Service said yesterday, while Moscow pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones just hours before a new round of direct peace talks in Istanbul.
3 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Small lead for conservative in Poland presidential vote
Eurosceptic Karol Nawrocki established a lead in yesterday’s presidential election in Poland, late exit polls showed, with the ballot seen as a test of the nation’s support for a pro-European course versus Donald Trump-style nationalism.
1 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Britain finally faces up to its beleaguered armed forces
After months of behind the scenes wrangling, the government’s long-awaited Strategic Defence Review (SDR) is finally published today.
4 min |
June 02, 2025

The Independent
Draper revels in faster Paris conditions to beat Fonseca
On the hottest day of this year's French Open, Jack Draper used the conditions to his advantage as he secured his most impressive victory yet at Roland Garros.
2 min |
June 01, 2025

The Independent
Hamas backs ceasefire deal but insists on amendments
Hamas has agreed to release 10 living Israeli hostages and return the bodies of 18 others in a US-proposed ceasefire, which would also see Palestinian prisoners and detainees released.
2 min |
June 01, 2025

The Independent
Macron’s warning over free pass’ for Israel in Gaza war
French president says credibility of West is being put at risk
2 min |
June 01, 2025

The Independent
X MARKS THE SPOT
As a survey confirms the Eighties and Nineties were rated the highest for quality of life, Bill Borrows delves into why Gen X are the most open, laidback and happy generation
6 min |
June 01, 2025

The Independent
Ageing team mourns the death of a glorious dream
Reach a certain age and it isn't uncommon to develop a greater interest in history.
3 min |
June 01, 2025

The Independent
C5's dodgy thrillers are the ultimate TV guilty pleasure
Dark secrets, domestic strife and a bunch of soap stars make for ridiculous but addictive dramas, says Katie Rosseinsky
6 min |
June 01, 2025

The Independent
Mercury hits 26C to end sunniest spring on record
Temperatures in many parts of the UK hit 26C yesterday, wrapping up the sunniest spring on record before the country officially entered the summer season today.
1 min |
June 01, 2025

The Independent
‘Our songs are a result of what feels good to get out’
Hard at work on Never Enough’, Turnstile’s upcoming visual album, Hannah Ewens talks to singer Brendan Yates about intuition, reinventing hardcore and praise from Charli XCX
9 min |
June 01, 2025

The Independent
FLYING SOLO
It’s widely believed that two-parent families with a male role model are the gold standard for wellbeing but, says single mother of two Charlotte Cripps, that isn’t always the case
6 min |
June 01, 2025

The Independent
Stop echoing the right’ on migrants, union boss warns
Britain’s top union boss has issued a warning to Sir Keir Starmer and the entire left of politics that they need to reclaim the narrative on the immigration debate in the face of the threat from Nigel Farage and Reform.
3 min |
June 01, 2025

The Independent
Airlines may soon be asking travellers about their health
Number of medical diversions have increased in recent years
3 min |