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Amorim's stumbling United could rue missed chances

At the last, Manchester United brought up their half-century.

3 min  |

January 01, 2026
The Independent

The Independent

‘A global mess’: Democracy is in retreat, warns Miliband

Former foreign secretary says there are now 59 significant conflicts around the world – with little prospect of peace

3 min  |

January 01, 2026
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The Independent

Junk-food telly with bite

James Nesbitt adds gravitas to another predictable tale in the daft Harlan Coben adaptation 'Run Away'

2 min  |

January 01, 2026
The Independent

The Independent

'Madness' of HS2 homes purchased on axed route

Campaigners call scheme a scandal and want land sold back

4 min  |

January 01, 2026
The Independent

The Independent

Triumphs, tragedies, insults and injury: 2025 in the ring

Steve Bunce on a turbulent year on both sides of the ropes

4 min  |

January 01, 2026
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The Independent

Gervais laughs off concerns over legacy in crass special

Despite its weighty title, much of 'Mortality' captures the revered co-creator of 'The Office' grumbling about perceived critics and everyday annoyances

4 min  |

January 01, 2026
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The Independent

Millions go to A&E with headache or blocked nose

Millions of patients are going to Accident and Emergency departments across England with minor ailments, new figures reveal.

3 min  |

January 01, 2026
The Independent

The Independent

A NATURAL AFFINITY

A one-off New Year's Day special sees David Attenborough explore London's wildlife. Louis Chilton hears from some of those behind this remarkable look at the capital's ecosystems

4 min  |

January 01, 2026
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The Independent

How Mary's disappearance became a haunting mystery

Her family thought she was going to a New Year's Eve party but Mary Flanagan was never seen again. Harriette Boucher looks inside the UK's longest-running missing person case

3 min  |

January 01, 2026

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Reeves blamed for lowest investment level in the G7

Figures showing Britain has the worst investment levels in the G7 should “ring alarm bells” in No 10, critics have said.

2 min  |

January 01, 2026
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The Independent

China cracks down on 'even moderate voices' in its press

Son of jailed veteran state media journalist calls on US and European governments to pressure Beijing for his release

6 min  |

January 01, 2026
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The Independent

New year to bring snow and 'disruption' on the roads

Britons are set to begin 2026 with snow showers as the Met Office issues new weather warnings.

2 min  |

January 01, 2026

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Camilla shares 'anger' over being assaulted as teenager

Queen Camilla has spoken publicly about her experience of indecent assault for the first time, saying the incident left her “furious” and “angry”.

2 min  |

January 01, 2026
The Independent

The Independent

FLICKS FORWARD

Jacob Stolworthy and Adam White pick 20 must-see movies for 2026, from sandworms and superheroes to Fennells and Fockers, and about 1,000 films starring Anne Hathaway

9 min  |

December 31, 2025
The Independent

The Independent

'Common sense changes' to bin collections in England

Bin collection procedures for millions of households are changing next year, bringing in crucial new rules to be aware of.

2 min  |

December 31, 2025
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The Independent

Arsenal round out 2025 by decimating title rivals Villa

This victory may well be one they look back on in May. Faced with the Premier League's inform team, a side bouncing into north London after eight hair-raising wins on the spin, Arsenal blew away the merry men of Aston Villa in a sensational 30-minute, four-goal blitz at the Emirates.

3 min  |

December 31, 2025
The Independent

The Independent

New year's freeze sees ice, snow and gale-force winds

Northern parts of the UK could be battered by snow and gale-force winds as the new year begins.

2 min  |

December 31, 2025
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The Independent

Trump ‘not worried’ despite Chinese drills near Taiwan

US president Donald Trump has said he isn't worried about China's military drills around Taiwan, even after Beijing carried out rocket-firing exercises.

2 min  |

December 31, 2025
The Independent

The Independent

Will Joshua ever box again? Nothing could matter less

The heavyweight lost two close friends in Monday's car crash, escaping with minor injuries. So, what of in-ring plans for 2026 and beyond? Just forget them

3 min  |

December 31, 2025
The Independent

The Independent

HAPPY NEW CHEERS

Rosamund Hall picks a selection of the best wines and spirits for New Year's Eve – from champagne bargains to party reds

7 min  |

December 31, 2025
The Independent

The Independent

'Priced out' England fans snubbing World Cup tickets

The England Supporters Travel Club (ESTC) has revealed that its allocation for World Cup matches from the quarterfinals to the final is currently undersubscribed as fans face record costs to attend next summer’s tournament.

2 min  |

December 31, 2025
The Independent

The Independent

FLIGHTS OF FANCY

Travel correspondent Simon Calder reviews his best and worst airline experiences of 2025, including a surprise No 1

3 min  |

December 31, 2025
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The Independent

Unlikely 'drone attack' shows Putin has no desire for peace

Hardly had Donald Trump finished his press conference with the Ukrainian president in Florida, during which he repeatedly emphasised that Vladimir Putin wanted peace, than the Kremlin announced a supposed dastardly attempt to assassinate the Russian president at his official residence.

3 min  |

December 31, 2025
The Independent

The Independent

ON THIS DAY

1687: The first Huguenots set sail from France for South Africa to escape religious persecution.

1 min  |

December 31, 2025
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The Independent

No 10 allocates up to £13bn for 'zero bills' homes fund

Millions could soon be able to apply for green energy grants

2 min  |

December 31, 2025
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The Independent

Is spring a good time to sample Bilbao's delights?

Q There are new flights from Edinburgh to Bilbao with Vueling in 2026. Is spring a good time to go for four nights?

1 min  |

December 31, 2025
The Independent

The Independent

Beak practice: keeping our feathered friends well fed

Ahead of the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch, many will be setting up feeders in their garden to attract feathered visitors. But, asks Hannah Stephenson, how safe is yours?

3 min  |

December 31, 2025
The Independent

The Independent

Taking pride of place on a lifestyle scrapheap near you

Having a boyfriend is embarrassing, 'Vogue' declared earlier this year. Helen Coffey wades into the debate and decides who or what will be out in the cold over the next 365 days

4 min  |

December 31, 2025
The Independent

The Independent

'We hear your voices': Iran's regime tries to quell unrest

Mass demonstrations break out over cost of living crisis

2 min  |

December 31, 2025
The Independent

The Independent

Russia says it has deployed nuclear weapons to Belarus

Boast about Oreshnik missile system comes after Moscow's accusation Ukraine attacked Putin's residence with drones

3 min  |

December 31, 2025