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The Independent
Small lead for conservative in Poland presidential vote
Eurosceptic Karol Nawrocki established a lead in yesterday’s presidential election in Poland, late exit polls showed, with the ballot seen as a test of the nation’s support for a pro-European course versus Donald Trump-style nationalism.
1 min |
June 02, 2025
The Independent
Britain finally faces up to its beleaguered armed forces
After months of behind the scenes wrangling, the government’s long-awaited Strategic Defence Review (SDR) is finally published today.
4 min |
June 02, 2025
The Independent
Draper revels in faster Paris conditions to beat Fonseca
On the hottest day of this year's French Open, Jack Draper used the conditions to his advantage as he secured his most impressive victory yet at Roland Garros.
2 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
Hamas backs ceasefire deal but insists on amendments
Hamas has agreed to release 10 living Israeli hostages and return the bodies of 18 others in a US-proposed ceasefire, which would also see Palestinian prisoners and detainees released.
2 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
Macron’s warning over free pass’ for Israel in Gaza war
French president says credibility of West is being put at risk
2 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
X MARKS THE SPOT
As a survey confirms the Eighties and Nineties were rated the highest for quality of life, Bill Borrows delves into why Gen X are the most open, laidback and happy generation
6 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
Ageing team mourns the death of a glorious dream
Reach a certain age and it isn't uncommon to develop a greater interest in history.
3 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
C5's dodgy thrillers are the ultimate TV guilty pleasure
Dark secrets, domestic strife and a bunch of soap stars make for ridiculous but addictive dramas, says Katie Rosseinsky
6 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
Mercury hits 26C to end sunniest spring on record
Temperatures in many parts of the UK hit 26C yesterday, wrapping up the sunniest spring on record before the country officially entered the summer season today.
1 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
‘Our songs are a result of what feels good to get out’
Hard at work on Never Enough’, Turnstile’s upcoming visual album, Hannah Ewens talks to singer Brendan Yates about intuition, reinventing hardcore and praise from Charli XCX
9 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
FLYING SOLO
It’s widely believed that two-parent families with a male role model are the gold standard for wellbeing but, says single mother of two Charlotte Cripps, that isn’t always the case
6 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
Stop echoing the right’ on migrants, union boss warns
Britain’s top union boss has issued a warning to Sir Keir Starmer and the entire left of politics that they need to reclaim the narrative on the immigration debate in the face of the threat from Nigel Farage and Reform.
3 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
Airlines may soon be asking travellers about their health
Number of medical diversions have increased in recent years
3 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
SHALLOW DIVE
Documentary 1.6 Seconds’ misses an opportunity to really examine the Tom Daley phenomenon and instead it feels like a measured romp down his Wikipedia page, says Nick Hilton
3 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
‘Pins and needles left me paralysed and ready to die’
‘I wasn’t willing to say my goodbyes to my family. I just said, see you later,’ Luke Pickering recalls to Rebecca Whittaker
3 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
A pilgrimage to food heaven in Santiago de Compostela
It’s best known for its walking trail but Emma Henderson discovers culinary treasures in the capital of Spain’s Galicia
7 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
A work best served cold
From a witty revenge debut to a wry and persuasive defence of rage, Martin Chilton shares his favourite reads for June
6 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
PSG dismantle Inter for deserved European glory
Qatar finally win the Champions League. It should be an absurd sentence, but then this was a farce of a sporting contest. It was barely a football match, but an exhibition of superior power – in multiple senses.
4 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
Starmer has days to avoid Trump’s 50% steel tariffs
Levy to double on Wednesday but UK trade deal yet to start
2 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
‘I contracted HIV as a baby from infected blood and haven’t had compensation’
Charity warns victims caught in 'lottery' of claims process
3 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
UK to build arms factories in response to Russia threat
Defence review unveiled as war rages on the edge of Europe
2 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
Spending plans stand-off between Rayner and Reeves
Angela Rayner and Rachel Reeves are at loggerheads over the crucial spending review as the deputy prime minister’s department passed an unofficial deadline to settle its budget until the next general election without securing an agreement.
2 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
‘They felt like teaching me a lesson, says whistleblower
After three horrific years in a Doha jail, 2022 World Cup worker Abdullah Ibhais wants justice and is trying to sue Fifa and Qatar’s Supreme Committee, he tells Miguel Delaney
8 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
Inside the crackdown on brazen Tube fare dodgers
Tackling knives, drugs and drunks, Rebecca Whittaker joins the British Transport Police on the front line against evaders
4 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
Defence budget will limit spending review, says IFS
Spending commitments on defence mean it is impossible” for the chancellor to invest in economic growth, public services and net zero policies when she allocates money for the next three years, leading economists have warned.
2 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
Yorke condemns Netanyahu and Hamas for war in Gaza
Radiohead singer says both hiding behind people’s suffering
3 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
Knee and hip replacements off limits for the overweight
Obese patients are being denied life-changing hip and knee replacements and left in pain in a bid to slash spiralling NHS costs, The Independent can reveal.
3 min |
June 01, 2025
The Independent
How Enrique used tragedy to fuel fearless PSG to final
Luis Enrique is getting exasperated but, as usual, there's a wicked smile underneath. It is his first weeks at Paris SaintGermain, in autumn 2023, and he is trying to introduce the squad to a new approach.
5 min |
May 31, 2025
The Independent
Adams awarded €100,000 in libel action against BBC
Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams has been awarded £84,000 in damages after winning a libel case against the BBC.
2 min |
May 31, 2025
The Independent
European hypocrisy is funding Russia's war chest
There will be no ceasefire in Ukraine while Moscow rakes it in from fossil fuel exports to the EU, China, Turkey and India
4 min |