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The Independent
Wiegman dance with Burna Boy reveals Lionesses' spirit
It was towards the end of an otherwise mundane pre-match press conference before England played the Netherlands in December 2023 when Sarina Wiegman was asked for the song that had topped her \"Spotify Wrapped\" for that year.
3 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
Three train operators set to run extra east coast services
Three East Coast Main Line train operators have been granted permission to run additional services from December.
2 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
US to destroy $10m of birth control for women overseas
A stock of $9.7m (£7.2m) worth of contraceptives, purchased by the US for use in low-income countries, is now in transit to France to be burned rather than distributed as aid.
4 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
Why the price of a cuppa has got the kettle boiling
For the sixth month in a row, food prices have risen in the UK with the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) revealing the worst hit items are basics such as eggs, meat, cheese and milk.
3 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
Epstein 'stole' Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago spa, Trump says
ANDREW FEINBERG IN WASHINGTON DC
3 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
Lions play Squid Game as they prepare for third Test
After being granted a day to explore Sydney with their families and friends on Monday, and work through any lingering impacts of their celebrations in Melbourne, the British and Irish Lions refocused, retooled and readied themselves for one final push yesterday as they assembled at a posh private school on the other side of the Harbour Bridge from their hotel.
3 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
Forget U2, Irish musicians are more political than ever
It may seem ridiculous to claim that politics is anything new in Irish songwriting but today's artists are more directly turning the lens on burning issues at home
6 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
Trump hits out at Starmer over taxes and says North Sea oil is 'treasure chest'
Donald Trump has hit out at Sir Keir Starmer's taxes on North Sea oil just hours after praising the prime minister when the two met at the US president's Scottish golf course.
2 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
Let passengers board earlier flights – if seats are spare
The musicians struck up on Friday afternoon in the middle of the airside departures level at Heathrow Terminal 5.
3 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
UK will recognise state of Palestine unless Israel ends 'appalling situation' in Gaza
Britain will recognise the state of Palestine within weeks unless Israel ends the “appalling situation in Gaza”, Sir Keir Starmer announced yesterday, signalling what would be a historic shift in UK foreign policy following the humanitarian crisis in the territory.
3 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
The reasons that Liverpool decided to offload Diaz
Luis Diaz gave up a shirt worn by some of Liverpool’s previous greats two years ago.
3 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
New York gunman ‘focused on the NFL’ during attack
Shane Tamura took his own life after four people were killed
3 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
We can't let this Carrie on
'And Just Like That...' has lost the complexity and charm of 'Sex and the City'. To add insult to injury, Carrie Bradshaw has had a personality transplant, laments
5 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
What would UK’s change of policy over Palestine mean?
The UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire and a two-state solution in Gaza, Sir Keir Starmer has vowed.
5 min |
July 30, 2025

The Independent
UNFIT FOR A KING
‘Elvis Evolution’ is the latest immersive experience to go viral for the wrong reasons, with walkouts and bitterness. Annabel Nugent asks whether it’s time to rethink the fad?
6 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Hamilton ‘going the extra mile’ to revive Ferrari
The seven-time world champion had a ‘weekend to forget’ in Spa – but is still determined to end his F1 career on a high
4 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Trump's shift marks another diplomatic coup for Starmer
The impromptu press call on the steps of Turnberry with Keir Starmer and Donald Trump provided a historic moment for UK, US and Middle East politics.
3 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
THE BEAT GOES ON
Scientists suggest we can ‘rehabilitate’ music that conjures up painful memories. Helen Coffey agrees that coming face to face with the past can help us reclaim songs we once loved
4 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Captain's place in England history and legacy is clear
Leah Williamson's display alongside the equally excellent Jess Carter brought the bravery and calm that her side required in the Euro 2025 final, writes Jamie Braidwood
3 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Is the NHS gearing up for a new winter of discontent?
More bad news for the government’s attempts to reduce waiting times in the NHS and end the incessant strikes that have troubled the service for some years.
3 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Men who object to women's football should up their game
The old dinosaur Jeremy Clarkson claims he likes women’s football. In fact, he wrote a column about it for The Sunday Times, saying he had found the Lionesses' Euros final \"exciting\". Great! Progress, right? Well... not quite.
5 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Strictly for the fans? No, it's a fine portrait of the artist
Adam Sandler is often discussed in stark, binary terms, yet after watching ‘Happy Gilmore 2’, his latest Netflix sequel, Louis Chilton wonders if the star deserves more nuance
4 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Two dead and two injured after south London stabbing
A murder investigation has been launched after two men were killed in a stabbing in southeast London.
1 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Should I fly to Charles de Gaulle or Orly for Paris?
Q For a forthcoming trip to Paris, I have a choice of flying to either Charles de Gaulle or Orly airport. Do you have a view on which is best?
1 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
‘I don’t mind if he takes a position on Palestine state’
US president clears path for Starmer to follow Macron’s lead
4 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Babies are dying from a famine caused by UK's ally
Not even Trump believes Israel's claim there is no starvation in Gaza, writes Bel Trew. The people need massive aid now
4 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Will real ‘H’ be revealed in Line of Duty season seven?
As Ted Hastings star Adrian Dunbar teases the return of one of the BBC’s most successful thrillers, Hannah Ewens and Ellie Harrison try to predict the twists and turns that await
5 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
‘The people who sleep with me are nice, normal men’
After having sex with more than 1,000 men in a single day, Bonnie Blue’s notoriety was sealed. She tells Zoë Beaty her stunts bring her financial freedom – but a new documentary paints a more disturbing picture of her life in online porn
9 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Trump prepares to start the clock on new Putin deadline
US president Donald Trump said he is “very disappointed” in Vladimir Putin, and that he’s cutting Moscow’s 50-day deadline to avoid secondary sanctions on Russian oil to between 10 and 12 days from now, unless the Russian president brings his three-year-old war on Ukraine to an end.
4 min |
July 29, 2025

The Independent
Britain has no right to laugh at the Trump-EU trade deal
In a world where Donald Trump's tariffs and trade wars make everyone a loser, are there any winners from his latest deal, sealed by a handshake with the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in a ballroom at one of the US president's Scottish golf courses, of all places?
3 min |