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The Independent
Why I joined march to clean up Britain's polluted rivers
The River Irk was once renowned for the clarity of its water. The name denotes fresh, clean and pure in the ancient Brittonic language, previously spoken in northern England, while the Irk is also thought to refer to the fleet-footed Roebuck deer.
2 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
How Badenoch will use Tory template of another 'outsider'
The thing to understand about Kemi Badenoch is that, for all her manifest shortcomings, she is not stupid.
5 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Verstappen's incredible win kills off Norris's title dream
Max Verstappen dealt a fatal blow to Lando Norris’s world championship hopes by racing from 17th on the grid to win a rain-soaked Brazilian Grand Prix in a performance for the ages.
3 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
How England squandered a golden opportunity... again
For England, it has become a familiar feeling. For the third time this year, Steve Borthwick’s side let a game slip from their grasp, squandering a golden opportunity to secure a rare win over the All Blacks as George Ford missed twice with his boot in the final minutes.
3 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
What crisis? Spurs shut out the noise to blow Villa away
A memorable second half from Tottenham Hotspur, borne out of a memorable message from Ange Postecoglou. “I keep saying to the players, if I was a racehorse, I’d have blinkers.”
4 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Caicedo saves Chelsea as United hang on for draw
Ruud van Nistelrooy set off down the touchline in celebration, leaping as he punched the air.
4 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Female student arrested in Iran for stripping in protest
An Iranian woman was arrested after reportedly stripping down to her undergarments to protest an alleged assault by security forces for not following strict hijab laws.
2 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Pro-Western Moldova president wins second term
Moldova’s pro-western president Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race overshadowed by claims of Russian interference, voter fraud and intimidation.
2 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Trump criticises 'crooked' country in rambling speech
As Harris goes for Black vote ahead of polling day tomorrow
4 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Mud thrown at Spain's king as death toll from flood rises
Royal couple face chants of murderers’ from angry crowds
2 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Hate crime probe as paint is thrown on London building
Police are investigating a suspected hate crime after paint was thrown on a north London business premises.
1 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
King 'open' to removing the word empire from honours
The word empire” may be dropped from British honours as part of reforms reportedly being considered by royal officials.
2 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Big rise in young people in ketamine addiction rehab
Cost of living crisis sees users turn to more affordable drug
4 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Queen's documentary gives voice to survivors of abuse
In her first documentary feature since ascending the throne, Queen Camilla has given survivors of domestic abuse a powerful voice during a rare glimpse of her work as a senior royal.
3 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
New BBC chair to warn on public broadcasting future
New BBC chair Dr Samir Shah is expected to say the fight is on” for the future of homegrown programming produced by the corporation as well as ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5.
2 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Starmer to give extra £75m to target people smugglers
The Border Security Command is set to see its funding doubled as Sir Keir Starmer fixes his sights on ending small boat crossings.
2 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Labour faces legal action for cut to winter fuel payments
The UK’s biggest trade union has warned elderly people will die as a result of Labour’s decision to scrap winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners, as it launched a legal challenge against the change.
2 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
'Non-recent' Salmond sexual assault claim made
Fresh allegation against late former first minister investigated
1 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Who are the MPs likely to make Badenoch's cabinet?
One of the main reasons the Tories suffered so heavily in July was division. Divided parties do not win elections, and since Brexit Tory politics has been a soap opera, with the Conservative ranks riddled with infighting.
4 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Badenoch criticised for rape joke from social media post
Newly elected Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has been condemned over an unearthed image that shows her making a joke about rape on her personal Facebook page.
2 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Combativeness of new Tory leader Badenoch could be a voter turn-off, say pollsters
Kemi Badenoch has been warned she needs to “avoid the perception she would cross the road to pick a fight”, as she faces the daunting task of trying to turn the Conservative Party around from its worst general election result in history.
3 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
Worst of Brexit yet to come, warns Treasury minister
The majority of Brexit’s impact on Britain’s economy is still to be felt, a minister has warned. In a damning assessment of Britain’s departure from the European Union, Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq said 60 per cent of the impact of Brexit is yet to materialise.
2 min |
November 04, 2024
The Independent
A return on big spending is finally in sight for Chelsea
The Blues share similarities in transfer outlays with today's opponents but may just be a step ahead in making it work
3 min |
November 03, 2024
The Independent
Humdinger of a match goes to last-minute goal attempt
The great All Blacks of old this current crop may not be but, as England can attest, never doubt New Zealand’s never-say-die spirit.
5 min |
November 03, 2024
The Independent
Early Newcastle goal dents title race hope for Gunners
Arsenal’s longest journey of the Premier League season once again turned out be their most dispiriting.
3 min |
November 03, 2024
The Independent
Salah magic rescues Reds after smart Brighton start
At the ripe old age of 32, Mohamed Salah cannot give defenders a headache for 90 minutes like he used to, nor will the numbers continue to be as otherworldly as they once were.
2 min |
November 03, 2024
The Independent
Children face death penalty for protesting in Nigeria
After a protest against the country's record cost of living crisis, 29 children in Nigeria are facing the death penalty.
2 min |
November 03, 2024
The Independent
Spain deploys 10,000 more soldiers and police as death toll from floods passes 200
The death toll after flash flooding wreaked devastation in Spain has reached 214, as the prime minister announced yesterday that 5,000 additional soldiers and 5,000 more police have been deployed to assist the rescue operation.
3 min |
November 03, 2024
The Independent
Boss accused of bullying judged diversity awards
A former CEO of a dating app company, who was accused of bullying staff and reducing them to tears, was drafted in to judge an industry diversity and inclusion awards.
2 min |
November 03, 2024
The Independent
Police pass Brand alleged sexual assault file to CPS
Police investigating claims of historical sexual assault against actor and comedian Russell Brand have asked prosecutors to consider charges.
2 min |