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The Independent
South Korean president survives impeachment vote
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has survived an impeachment vote - prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law - after members of his party boycotted the move.
2 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
Rebels near capital to leave Assad regime on the brink
Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule appears on the brink of collapse as Syrian rebels claim to be seizing full control of the vital city of Homs and advancing towards the capital Damascus.
3 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
Syrian refugees 'meeting death' as war stalks them
Bel Trew and Rana Najjar speak to those who have attempted to escape Israeli strikes, only to find themselves on the front line of another conflict, and visit a refugee camp in Lebanon
6 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
Charles and Camilla pick palace for Christmas card
The King and Queen have chosen a photograph taken in the garden at Buckingham Palace for their Christmas card this year.
1 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
Footballer Antonio 'stable' after serious car accident
West Ham forward Michail Antonio is in a stable condition after being involved in a serious car accident, his club confirmed.
2 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
Tributes to railway worker who died following assault
The family of an Elizabeth Line worker who died after an attack at a railway station in east London have described him as the \"kindest soul\".
2 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
'Bake Off' judge: Wallace is digging a hole for himself
Dame Prue Leith accuses TV colleague of 'insensitivity' but says she believes 'MasterChef' host has done nothing illegal
2 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
Hike in national insurance may put more young people on the streets, say charities
Earlier this year, Patrick was sleeping in a field. He had nowhere else to go after fleeing an abusive ex-partner.
3 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
More GPs deny hormone treatment to trans patients or halt their prescriptions
Doctors cite lack of expertise or funding as key factors
7 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
Streeting orders the mass expansion of GP services
Thousands more GPs could be trained in order to deal with the NHS staffing crisis, Wes Streeting has signalled.
1 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
'Winter deaths will rise' due to neglecting A&E target
Top emergency doctor criticises Labour's 'plan for change'
2 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
Reform UK surge in polls as Starmer's big reset falls flat
Nigel Farage's Reform UK has made a dramatic three-point jump in the polls in a week.
3 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
Trump pushes Ukraine deal with Zelensky in Paris talks
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has described his first in-person talks with US-president elect Donald Trump since November's US election as \"productive\" as the pair discussed ending the war as soon as possible.
3 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
Hundreds of thousands left without power as storm hits
Storm Darragh wreaked havoc across the UK yesterday, with two people killed, flights and trains cancelled and hundreds of thousands of homes left without power.
4 min |
December 08, 2024

The Independent
'I had honest chats with the coaching staff about my physicality and my defence'
Star full-back Aphelele Fassi tells Harry Latham-Coyle how he fought his way back into the Springboks side this year
4 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
Smooth-sailing Liverpool face more than one storm
Liverpool are accustomed to hearing their fans singing about walking through a storm.
3 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
'Rainbow Laces campaign must change its message'
A strong anti-homophobia message and player education will help alter attitudes faster than rainbow symbols, bisexual footballer Jahmal Howlett-Mundle tells Lawrence Ostlere
4 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
Hamilton set to complete amazing chapter in racing
After six world titles and 84 victories, Lewis Hamilton will run his final race for Mercedes tomorrow. But his legacy goes beyond those record numbers, as Kieran Jackson explains
5 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
Why are bidders fighting to buy leaky Thames Water?
The battle for UK's biggest water firm is a 'vulture auction', writes James Moore. Either way, it will be us footing the bill
3 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
Musk is worth every cent of his $56bn Tesla pay package
The entrepreneur is the future and young people admire his boundary-breaking style, says Chris Blackhurst. The courts should butt out and let the firm's shareholders have their way
3 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
Sale of Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media agreed
NUJ savs members are ‘angry and extremely disappointed'
4 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
First round of Romanian election annulled over fears of interference by Russia
Romania's top court has annulled the first round of the country's presidential election, days after allegations that Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who finished in pole position.
3 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
Syrian insurgents close in on Homs en route to capital
Thousands of civilians have fled Syria's third-biggest city of Homs, with insurgents within striking distance as part of a lightning advance against the regime of president Bashar alAssad.
3 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
Police locate backpack of New York shooting suspect
New York City police believe the man who fatally shot a UnitedHealth top executive has left the city, Police commissioner Jessica Tisch said last night, as the hunt for the gunman passed the crucial 48-hour mark.
2 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
What celebrations of the death of an insurance CEO tell us about US healthcare
Reaction to Brian Thompson's murder reveals deep anger about the unfairness of the industry writes Richard Holl
5 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
Tory donor bemoans 'unjust ruling' after losing his CBE
A top Tory donor and peer has hit back at what he said was an unjust ruling after being stripped of his CBE following a series of controversies, including making derogatory remarks about Pakistanis and harassing a journalist.
3 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
Alternative healer jailed over slapping therapy death 'likely to continue practice'
A judge jailing a \"dangerous\" alternative healer over the death of a diabetic woman at his slapping therapy workshop warned there \"is a significant risk history will again repeat itself\".
4 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
Princess hosts carol service in Westminster Abbey
The Princess of Wales has made a rare public appearance with her family to celebrate Christmas last night with individuals who have \"supported others\".
2 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
Single mad cow disease case confirmed on Scottish farm
A case of mad cow disease has been confirmed on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway, southwest Scotland.
1 min |
December 07, 2024

The Independent
Millions sent alert as Storm Darragh barrels into Britain
Around 3 million people in Wales and southwest England have been sent an emergency alert by the government with Storm Darragh set to batter parts of the UK today.
2 min |