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The Independent
Lib Dems pay damages to Christian election candidate
Party concedes it breached the human rights of a former BBC journalist by deselecting him over his Christian faith
2 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
Trump posts bizarre picture issuing new threat to Iran
US president Donald Trump has issued an astonishing new threat against Iran, posting a mocked-up picture of himself brandishing an assault rifle with the strapline: “No more Mr Nice Guy!”.
3 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
Image-based abuse reports to Met double in five years
Reports of image-based sexual abuse and explicit deepfakes to the Metropolitan Police have more than doubled in the last five years, new figures show as the Home Office promised to crack down on offenders.
2 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
Mysterious figure ‘paid men to firebomb Starmer homes’
The defendants have denied conspiracy to damage property
2 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
UK ‘must take more risks to stay ahead of our enemies’
Russian ship incursions in our waters soar, navy chief warns
2 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
TV programmes about baby loss are unbearable for me
The Indy’s agony aunt Victoria Richards offers her advice
3 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
Arteta has message to send after incident-filled draw
The Gunners will need to rise to challenge once more in the second leg to ensure their reach the European showpiece
4 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
Midlands offers an antidote to modern game’s malaise
Europa League semi-finalists Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa face off this evening, writes Richard Jolly, both aiming to write another chapter in their rich European histories
3 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
The MoD has just made an expensive and baffling error
The decision to continue with the Ajax programme shows the government putting politics above sense
4 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
Bad influence: will pilates’ popularity be its downfall?
The discipline’s boom has been followed by concerns over quality and problematic influencers. Katie Rosseinsky hears why some instructors fear for where the industry is heading
8 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
How Charles laid bare some inconvenient truths to Trump
It is one of the most difficult tasks in modern diplomacy: how do you meet Donald Trump in the US and come away with your dignity intact?
5 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
Will Middle East war send the cost of living spiralling?
“If in doubt, hold a Cobra meeting” is actually a useful motto for any government peering into the distance and spotting a potentially disastrous crisis heading this way.
4 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
Labour faces ‘drastic’ loss of council seats in elections
Reform UK set to be biggest winners, polling expert finds
2 min |
April 30, 2026
The Independent
Kim confirms suicide policy for his fighters in Ukraine
Kim Jong Un has confirmed for the first time that North Korean soldiers follow a policy of killing themselves on the battlefield to avoid capture while fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
2 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
Shooter in the White House? Pass the mayo, says America
Around the world, many were shocked by a third assassination attempt on Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
3 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
PSG hold lead over Bayern after nine-goal thriller
Highest-scoring semi-final in competition’s history
2 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
US ‘at heart of Nato’ says King in Congress speech
Comments are rebuke to Donald Trump’s criticism
4 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
Warning of £35bn hit to economy from Iran war
The energy crisis triggered by the Iran war could wipe £35bn off the UK economy – even in the best-case scenario, a leading think tank has warned.
2 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
McSweeney comes to the PM’s aid one more time
Parliament can sometimes be an illuminating place.
4 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
Starmer escapes inquiry as ex-top aide shoulders blame
Prime minister survives Commons vote by MPs to launch ‘sleaze’ probe over failures in Mandelson vetting process
4 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
Anglo-Saxon joint siblings’ burial proved by DNA test
DNA analysis on ancient remains has revealed a rare instance of two siblings being buried together in an Anglo-Saxon grave.
2 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
Court showdown that could determine the future of AI
A long-running ‘tech soap opera’ between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has reached the court, with Open AI facing a potentially disastrous outcome, writes Chris Stokel-Walker
4 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
Home news in brief
Scotland misses out on Adidas World Cup kit for dogs
4 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
Business news in brief
BP attacked over ‘astronomical’ profits amid oil price spike
2 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
Sports news in brief
Sinner swats aside British No 1 Norrie at Madrid Open
5 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
Teen should have spent 18 months in jail, not 20 years
A teenager who spent almost two decades trapped in prison on an indefinite jail term should have only received an 18-month sentence, judges have ruled.
4 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
PM ‘on ropes’, Mandelson successor heard admitting
Ambassador to US also criticised America’s political system
2 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
Simeone’s Atletico era may peak with the biggest prize
Football’s most prestigious trophies are not lifetime achievement awards.
4 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
Research links chemicals in home to childhood cancer
Early exposure to “forever chemicals” present in popular household products is associated with a higher risk of the most common childhood cancer, new research suggests.
1 min |
April 29, 2026
The Independent
A very British address that’s inconvenient for Trump
Charles spoke of shared values that Donald Trump has long abandoned — and made some pointed references to ‘checks and balances’ to restrain the presidency
4 min |