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The Independent
Leclerc takes pole: 'I don't understand anything in F1'
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took a surprise pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, while labouring teammate Lewis Hamilton could only manage 12th.
2 min |
August 03, 2025
The Independent
Storming Wallabies wash away Lions’ sweep dreams
Australia prevent the men in red’s historic series whitewash
5 min |
August 03, 2025
The Independent
A bridge too far: honour for Trump ‘too controversial’
Prospect of giving the US president the Freedom of the City of London next month was raised and promptly shot down
2 min |
August 03, 2025
The Independent
‘I’ve never been an activist’
The Independent spoke with half a dozen protesters arrested for supporting Palestine Action after the group’s proscription
5 min |
August 03, 2025
The Independent
Storm Floris set to deliver 85mph winds on Monday
Storm Floris will batter the UK with unseasonably strong winds and heavy downpours next week, the Met Office has warned.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
I've switched networks, you should give Avoidafone a try
With the number of hours we spend attached to a device per week skyrocketing, accidental screen junkie Helen Coffey attempts a range of hacks to wean herself off her smartphone
8 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
US envoys praise Gaza aid efforts as UN says 1,300 have died trying to get food
Two top US officials visited aid distribution sites in Gaza yesterday, hailing the work of a controversial agency delivering food, after the UN said hundreds of Palestinians have died while seeking help.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Should we fly with Vueling for our holiday in Rome?
Q What can you tell me about Vueling? Also, would you say that flying with them is worth the risk? I've read some pretty awful reviews. But when I was looking for flights to Rome in September, Vueling popped up as the carrier on the British Airways site.
1 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Hunter Bell considers bold middle distance double
A lightbulb moment for Georgia Hunter Bell occurred at the Stockholm Diamond League earlier this year.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
If the BBC tries to ape YouTube, then we all lose
Google’s online platform is now the UK’s second-most popular choice for video viewing. But the corporation should resist trying too hard to compete
5 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Probe into 175 UK inmates serving indefinite jail terms
The country’s miscarriage of justice watchdog is investigating at least 175 cases, which saw offenders, including children and young people, handed abolished indefinite jail terms.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Trump orders two nuclear submarines closer to Russia
Deployment follows president's war of words with Putin aide
2 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
HEAD OVER ART
There's not too much for purists to love at the new exhibition of artist Stanley Donwood and musician Thom Yorke's work. Although Roisin O'Connor feels that is no bad thing at all
3 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
How an injured Ukrainian soldier escaped with help from a drone and an e-bike
An injured Ukrainian soldier stuck behind enemy lines for days was rescued after being delivered an e-bike by a drone.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Kids are foiling age-checks online – here’s how we fix it
New legislation requires websites to verify the age of anyone accessing adult content, but they’re being outwitted. There may be a better solution at hand
4 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Paqueta can play on after a bets case with no winners
Midfielder declares victory but it has come at a heavy price
3 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Root loses his cool as India keep series on a knife edge
India fought back from the brink of no return to lead by 52 runs with two wickets down, as fiery flashpoints emerged in England's first innings on day two
5 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Why are so many migrants still crossing the Channel?
The number of people crossing the English Channel to claim asylum in small boats has reached a record high.
4 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Starmer needs to work on placating his revolting MPs
With parliament now in recess, the prime minister can spend his summer figuring out a new direction
3 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
UK siblings who drowned on holiday in Spain named
A “deeply loved” British brother and sister who drowned off a beach while on a family holiday in Spain have been named and pictured.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
MOBILE TUNES
A dedicated digital audio player can change the way you listen to music. Steve Hogarty picks three of his favourites
5 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Court rules against payouts on millions of car purchases
Lenders have avoided having to pay compensation for hidden dealer commission fees in all but the most egregious of cases
4 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Reeves rejects Trump's call to halt 'unsightly windmills'
Rachel Reeves has rejected Donald Trump's call to halt the spread of “unsightly windmills” in the North Sea and drill for oil instead.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Price of being the original pseudoscience influencer
Gwyneth Paltrow, the Hollywood icon who became the high priestess of wellness and a blueprint for a new consumerism, is the subject of an explosive new biography
4 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Man who tried to abduct Anne claims he is innocent
The gunman who attempted to kidnap the Princess Royal in 1974 has claimed he is innocent nearly six years after his release from a secure hospital, according to a report.
2 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Farrell's ambitious Lions in touching distance of history
Sailing through Sydney Harbour and out into the Pacific Ocean at this time of year, one might well catch a glimpse of a gentle giant or two making their passage up the east coast of Australia.
4 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Piastri and Lando rivalry makes McLaren stronger
The Hungaroring, Budapest.
3 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Heathrow's third runway scheme is just plane wrong
Why should an airport so badly run be placed at the heart of the government's economic strategy, asks Chris Blackhurst
4 min |
August 02, 2025
The Independent
Naked Gun reboot is a true masterclass in buffoonery
Writer/director Akiva Schaffer nails mile-a-minute patter of sight gags and puns in Liam Neeson revival, but ‘The Legend of Ochi’ could be a lot weirder, writes Clarisse Loughrey
6 min |
August 01, 2025
The Independent
Woakes injury clouds day as India become Tongue-tied
Tourists reach 204-6 on rain-affected first day of fifth Test as England fail to take advantage of friendly bowling conditions
4 min |