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The Independent
Daughter says home visits could have saved her dad
After watching her father battle depression without the support he needed, Abbey Wright wants to see the NHS helping people from their homes
3 min |
May 25, 2026
The Independent
Far right pose as ‘saviours’ of women but are the opposite
Having avoided central London for as long as I could on the weekend before last, when I eventually arrived at Victoria for an unavoidable social engagement, I was quickly reminded of why I didn’t want to be there.
3 min |
May 25, 2026
The Independent
Iran must not have nuclear weapons, warns Trump
US president issues threat to Tehran as deal nears agreement
3 min |
May 25, 2026
The Independent
Minister’s plea for ‘justice’ after boys avoid jail for rape
A government minister held back tears as he said two girls “deserve justice” after two teenage boys were spared jail for raping them.
3 min |
May 25, 2026
The Independent
Burnham edges Reform in Makerfield by-election poll
The first Makerfield by-election poll has placed Andy Burnham in the lead ahead of Reform UK's Robert Kenyon - by just three points.
2 min |
May 25, 2026
The Independent
Jamaica finds its feet again after Melissa’s devastation
Parts of the Caribbean island bore the brunt of the hurricane but six months on, Caroline Gammell and her family found a resilient community full of life and determined to rebuild
5 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
‘I wasn’t able to bring many toys with me, only one. I just wish for the war to end’
Around 400,000 children have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israel’s bombardment and invasion. They show the few precious toys they were able to save, and share their dreams of one day returning home. Alex Croft reports
4 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
BACK TO THEIR ROOTS
From high in the Andes to the restaurant tables of the capital Lima, Emma Henderson uncovers how the humble potato has grown into an object of reverence for the people of Peru
7 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
Trump is an unstable bully, but his spell has been broken
The second Trump presidency has proved beyond doubt that cowardice is contagious.
4 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
Burnham’s U-turns confirm that he is unready for No 10
Andy Burnham has launched his bid to be prime minister with a skidpan display of U-turns.
3 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
At least 90 killed after gas blast at coal mine in China
At least 90 people have been killed and dozens are feared trapped underground after an explosion at a coal mine in China.
1 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
Give future world leaders student visas, say academics
Leading universities have urged Shabana Mahmood to exempt outstanding students in some conflict-stricken countries from a draconian visa ban.
2 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
‘The only reason Labour’s got a chance is because Andy Burnham is standing’
Can the would-be next prime minister beat Reform in Makerfield, a Brexit-voting, working-class constituency that was once part of Labour’s red wall? Dan Haygarth finds out
6 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
UK wants private sector to make up for climate aid cuts
The government is betting on private investors to fill the gap in the UK’s provision of climate aid and support after last year’s sweeping cuts reduced the UK contribution, development minister Jenny Chapman has told The Independent.
5 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
Iran peace deal ‘largely negotiated’, says Trump
The announcement comes just hours after Donald Trump warned he was prepared to blow Iran ‘to a thousand hells’
2 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
Hull snatch late winner to secure Premier League slot
Heaven for Hull.
3 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
EU could let UK rejoin bloc quickly if Brexit is reversed
The European Union could fast-track Britain’s return to the bloc if it decided to rejoin, dispelling suggestions the UK would be pushed to the back of the queue if it tried to reverse Brexit.
4 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
ROOM TO ROAM
While plenty of people flock to Thailand, Malaysia is still a bit of a mystery to many of us. But the country is having a well-deserved moment in the sun, writes Fiona McIntosh
4 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
Three sisters found dead in sea ‘never got over mother’s drowning’ 16 years earlier
The family of three sisters who were found dead in the sea at Brighton have spoken of the heartbreaking loss, and how it echoes the death of their mother 16 years ago.
2 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
It’s ‘keep calm and carry on’ during the debacle of Dover
The basic problem of the entry-exit system is it was never designed to contend with the British, writes Simon Calder
2 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
Reform candidate accused of posting ‘disgusting’ slurs
Reform UK’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election has been accused of sharing transphobic slurs, Covid misinformation and objectifying women in now-deleted social media posts.
2 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
Farage faces a real risk of being kicked out of Commons
Where on earth is Nigel Farage? Never normally shy of the media spotlight, the attention-loving leader of Reform UK has seemingly gone to ground in the last couple of weeks.
4 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
Could St Pancras handle more Eurostar passengers?
My wife and I travel from London to Paris about four times a year.
1 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
France drops extra border checks after Dover gridlock
At around 9.30am yesterday, just as the Port of Dover warned of a 4-hour 30-minute wait for families hoping to sail to France, the passport control staff at the Eastern Docks threw in the EES towel.
2 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
‘I kind of just transcribed it’
Jem Calder’s debut novel ‘I Want You to Be Happy’, about a millennial copywriter and a wannabe poet, captures life at its bleakest. But it’s ultimately hopeful, he tells Jessie Thompson
6 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
Rejoining the EU is a realistic long-term goal
One of the arguments against Britain seeking to rejoin the European Union is often phrased as a question: \"What makes you think that the EU would want us?\"
3 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
Russia ‘more reckless as its invasion of Ukraine falters’
Russia’s deteriorating performance on the battlefield is rendering it “more reckless and dangerous”, the foreign secretary has warned, declaring that the post-Cold War “peace dividend” has vanished.
2 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
Relight my fire: al fresco grilling with Jamie Oliver
The TV chef, who is on a mission to make barbecuing a year-round habit rather than a summer ritual, shares simple tips to get started and three of his bold recipes with Hannah Twiggs
8 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
‘We shall paint them on the beaches’: Churchill and art
A new exhibition at the Wallace Collection showcases the wartime leader’s paintings, which he used successfully both as therapy and as a tool of soft power, writes Nick Curtis
5 min |
May 24, 2026
The Independent
PM now believes he can beat his rivals – even Burnham
This week’s cabinet meeting, according to one senior party official, was “testy”.
4 min |