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The Independent
MPs proscribe Palestine Action as a terror group
MPs have backed the government’s move to ban the direct action group Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, despite warnings that this would have a “chilling effect” on protest.
4 min |
July 03, 2025
The Independent
Dalai Lama question revives fears for the future of Tibet
As he turns 90 this week, the spiritual leader has announced he will be reincarnated, setting his followers on a collision course with the Chinese, writes Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
7 min |
July 03, 2025
The Independent
Trump’s Nobel Prize hopes depend on controlling Israel
Donald Trump claims to have brokered a 60-day “ceasefire” between the warring parties in Gaza.
4 min |
July 03, 2025
The Independent
Fault behind Heathrow fire was known about in 2018
Friday 21 March was a miserable day for more than 200,000 airline passengers who were planning to fly to or from London Heathrow airport. The UK’s busiest airport closed down almost completely for the day due to a fire at an electricity substation that provides Heathrow with power.
4 min |
July 03, 2025
The Independent
PM backs distressed Reeves as welfare chaos continues
Sir Keir Starmer backed Rachel Reeves last night after the chancellor appeared distressed during Prime Minister's Questions during an exchange between the PM and the leader of the Opposition.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
The Independent
Only Rayner's reputation is intact after benefits U-turn
Some Labour MPs are wondering when the prime minister's deputy is going to replace him as leader, writes John Rentoul
4 min |
July 03, 2025
The Independent
Ryanair to increase size of free carry-on bags by 20%
European airlines agree to adopt minimum dimensions
2 min |
July 03, 2025
The Independent
Muted welcome from both sides for Trump's Gaza deal
One of the main sticking points between Israel and Hamas is whether a ceasefire would be permanent, writes Bel Trew
5 min |
July 03, 2025
The Independent
Cancer journey has been a rollercoaster, reveals Kate
The Princess of Wales spoke candidly about her life-changing cancer journey and “rollercoaster” recovery on a visit to a hospital in Essex yesterday.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
The Independent
Zegler enthrals as Evita in sensory overload of a show
The ‘West Side Story’ star beautifully portrays the divisive Argentinian figure in this musical, writes Alice Saville
3 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Draper dominates Baez as seeds tumble around him
British number one Jack Draper beats clay court specialist Sebastian Baez, who retired with an injured knee after a slip
4 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Could this mean the end for your ISA? Not necessarily...
I’ve been a fierce critic of the chancellor, Rachel Reeves - and I make no apology for that.
4 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Au current: how mini fans became summer essentials
As temperatures rise across the country, these portable gadgets are having a moment in the sun. Katie Rosseinsky explores their new popularity and environmental impact
4 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
‘It’s all teeth!’: The biggest, baddest Jurassic Park sequel
With the seventh instalment in the dino franchise arriving in cinemas today, Tom Fordy looks back on ‘Jurassic Park III’, the best and bitiest hatchling from the Spielberg original
7 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
What are the real numbers behind the welfare debate?
Passionate debate about reforms to social security for those with long-term illness or disabilities throws up many claims and counterclaims about the health of the nation and Britain’s welfare state.
5 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
‘Filtered out ... this isn’t job hunting, it’s digital erasure’
Older workers are falling foul of algorithms as firms favour youth. But Jacqueline Freeman has decided to fight back – and says that over-50s should be unapologetic about their age
6 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Gig that brought the bands — and the world — together
Paul McCartney played with Bono and Pink Floyd reunited. Mark Beaumont recalls dream lineups and backstage antics, with the help of Razorlight and UB40, 20 years after Live 8
9 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Executions and paranoia: inside Tehran’s crackdown
In the wake of Israel’s attacks, Iran has brought in strict new laws to suppress dissent, reports Amirhossein Miresmaeili
3 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Europe swelters in record early summer temperatures
Wildfires and evacuations as heatwave grips continent and Mediterranean is recorded at 30C, putting marine life at risk
3 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Year's hottest day so far as temperature soars past 34C
The UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far as temperatures surpassed 34C and much of the country sweltered in heatwave conditions.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Uproar as rape of woman in Bangladesh is shared online
A Hindu woman’s gang-rape in central Bangladesh, which was filmed and widely shared online, has sparked nationwide protests and renewed concerns over systemic violence against minorities and women in the south Asian nation.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Glastonbury shows exactly why I quit my job at the BBC
This weekend, if you wanted to watch Kneecap's Glastonbury performance live on the West Holts stage, you wouldn’t have found it on the BBC.
2 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Cold case rapist and killer, 92, is told he’ll die in prison
A 92-year-old man who raped and murdered an elderly widow in the 1960s has been jailed for life and told he will die in prison, in what is thought to be the UK’s longest-running cold case ever to be solved.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Trans group calls for probe into equality watchdog's conduct over gender ruling
A leading trans campaign group has requested an investigation into the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), claiming its conduct in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on gender has been unlawful, The Independent can reveal.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Trump ‘to look’ at deporting Musk after rift re-emerges
Threat comes as his One Big Beautiful Bill Act passes hurdle
2 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
ActionAid pulls accounts from HSBC over climate damage 'worth £128bn'
ActionAid UK has accused HSBC of “choosing profit over people and planet” - saying it is pulling the “majority” of its accounts from the banking giant over the funding of climate-damaging projects.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
ON THIS DAY
1489: Thomas Cranmer, Henry VIII’s first reformed Archbishop of Canterbury, was born. He was responsible for the Book of Common Prayer in 1549.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Time to chuck out check-in
Simon Calder is tired of jumping through airline hoops
2 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
Wiegman’s woes: which team will turn up for Euros?
As the Lionesses prepare for the finals, the manager’s abrupt approach isn’t working as it used to, finds Miguel Delaney
5 min |
July 02, 2025
The Independent
TOMES FOR TOTS
Rebecca Moore on top reads for your budding bookworm
6 min |