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The Independent
The world champion athlete once barred from GCSE PE
At the age of 15, Siobhan Fitzpatrick was representing her country in her sport and was on her way to becoming a medal-winning athlete.
3 min |
April 12, 2026
The Independent
Vulnerable child spent two months in A&E as staff could not find placement
A vulnerable child spent two months in A&E as nowhere could be found to give them appropiate care, it has been reported.
2 min |
April 12, 2026
The Independent
Orban may lose Hungarian election, thanks to Vance
After 16 years in power, being an icon of the far right may finally backfire for the country’s leader in today’s election
5 min |
April 12, 2026
The Independent
Walking on the moon soon?
Nasa’s Artemis II moon mission has been a huge success, but it’s only the start of an important race, writes Andrew Griffin
3 min |
April 12, 2026
The Independent
Ditch the social media diet
TikTok and Instagram have changed how we cook - and not always for the better, says cook John Gregory-Smith. He talks to Hannah Twiggs about what actually works in real kitchens
10+ min |
April 12, 2026
The Independent
Will fuel shortages mean cancelled half-term flights?
As concerns grow over possible aviation fuel shortages, Simon Calder explains what happens if flights are cancelled, whether insurers will pay and how bookings are protected
3 min |
April 12, 2026
The Independent
‘My girlfriend attacked me with a pair of scissors’
Teenagers under 16 suffering domestic abuse are finding they are too young to get justice. They are joining campaigns for changes to domestic abuse laws, writes Harriette Boucher
3 min |
April 12, 2026
The Independent
Dozens arrested at protest against Palestine Action ban
Ages of those detained range from 27 to 82, police say
2 min |
April 12, 2026
The Independent
US failures in Iran are clear – and they will get worse
So let me be clear from the outset: I am not going to suggest that Donald Trump started his ill-fated war with Iran to get Jeffrey Epstein off the front pages, any more than I am going to give vent to the idea that Melania made her bizarre statement on Thursday about Epstein at the behest of her husband to get Iran out of the headlines.
3 min |
April 12, 2026
The Independent
Domestic abuser jailed for triggering his wife’s suicide
A domestic abuser who was convicted of causing the death of his wife after she took her own life following an 18-month campaign of abuse has been jailed for eight years.
3 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
Russia and Ukraine agree on Orthodox Easter truce
Both countries welcome 32-hour ceasefire starting today as Volodymyr Zelensky calls for an extended period of peace
3 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
One dead and 27 injured in bus crash in Canary Islands
A man died and four people were seriously injured when a bus carrying 27 British tourists crashed in the Canary Islands yesterday, according to local authorities.
1 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
ON THIS DAY
1612: Edward Wightman was put to death for heresy in Lichfield – the last public burning at the stake in England.
1 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
Raise a glass (or a bottle) to this old-soul country classic
Chart-topping Ella Langley has returned with ‘Dandelion’, a rich and accomplished second album, writes Helen Brown
2 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
Armed forces on standby as Ireland suffers fuel protests
Ireland’s Defence Forces have been placed on ’standby’ as nationwide fuel protests continue to cause significant disruption and threaten critical supplies across the country.
3 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
Fernandez saga shows key difference between rivals
Internal suspension means Chelsea will again be without one Real Madrid admirer tomorrow, while Manchester City are free to field another at Stamford Bridge, writes Richard Jolly
4 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
How Agent Melania sparked a meltdown by ‘Daa-nald’
It has an element of karma to it.
3 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
Hungary’s election is a case of ‘careful what you wish for’
It takes a particular kind of chutzpah for a senior US official to travel all the way to Hungary just days before parliamentary elections and use a public platform to accuse others of interfering in the vote.
4 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
‘There are a lot of myths around giving people cash’
The cost of living crisis means millions of people rely on food banks, but one London organisation hopes to change this by giving out money instead of food. Radhika Sanghani reports
7 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
PAST IMPERFECT
Tradwife influencers are lightning rods for debates on gender roles and conservative ideology. Now they are feeding a new, successful literary genre. Katie Rosseinsky takes a closer look
5 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
European airports face jet fuel shortage within weeks
Airports across Europe could face a “systemic” shortage of jet fuel within three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, an airport industry group has warned.
2 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
Take it from me – ditch those friends with dubious politics
As Zendaya, wearing a stylish black halterneck, and Sydney Sweeney, in a white minidress with flamboyant cape sleeves, attended the LA premiere of Euphoria’s third season this week, things looked far from euphoric.
3 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
Will the entry-exit system hamper our rail adventure?
Q We are off on an Interrail adventure in early September for a month with our first destination being Bergen from Aberdeen.
1 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
‘Her soft eyes/ Built into the silence of her head’
A nesting dove, fond of the metal tree in Frieda Hughes’s garden, makes a welcome return after a year’s absence
1 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
SATURDAY QUIZ
Chris Maume presents his weekly general knowledge quiz
1 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
A rearmed Britain would wipe away Putin’s smirk
What, it should be asked, does Vladimir Putin see when he peers across at the British armed forces?
4 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
‘There is no grey area – it’s just being a decent human’
Nick Mohammed’s stint on ‘Celebrity Traitors’ has made him a household name. He talks to Jacob Stolworthy about SNL UK, hosting the Oliviers, and why he refuses to punch down
6 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
McIlroy dazzles Masters with unprecedented lead
Birdie, birdie, birdie. Some start, Rory.
2 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
Harry rejects defamation claim by his former charity
Prince Harry has rejected \"offensive and damaging claims\" lodged in the High Court by the charity Sentebale, which he co-founded in memory of his mother, Princess Diana.
2 min |
April 11, 2026
The Independent
Fury cannot escape shadow of his ‘embarrassing’ father
Ahead of Tyson Fury’s comeback this week, Alex Pattle explores what makes the fighter’s father, John, such an intriguing part of the boxing landscape – for better or worse
4 min |