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The Independent
The Liverpool-Arsenal role reversal nobody saw coming
Boring, boring... scousers? The Reds have been pragmatic since their downward spiral, but as Richard Jolly details, Arne Slot must find the right balance to justify his change
4 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
MPs will vote on deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine
MPs will get a vote in the House of Commons before the UK deploys peacekeeping troops on the ground in Ukraine, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
Minneapolis fury after ICE agent shoots woman dead
Protests erupt as mayor says Homeland Security secretary's argument the officer acted in self-defence is 'bull****'
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
Moscow sees red after US seizes 'shadow fleet' tanker
Russia has angrily declared that America's capture of the Marinera - with UK support – is a breach of maritime law
4 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
Badenoch had the PM on the ropes but pulled her punches
No one would ever accuse Keir Starmer of dominating the House of Commons. He comes to the chamber cheerfully enough, pauses to chat to the speaker, acknowledges his colleagues politely...
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
China touts new upgrade of microwave weapon systems
China claims its new microwave weapon is more powerful than its US equivalent and capable of shooting down drone swarms from 3km away.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
Why Bethell was England's best and worst Ashes pick
The 22-year-old helped the tourists to 302-8 and a lead of 119 runs on day four. But his fine century raises more doubts around England's management
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
Chaos in Amsterdam could drive more of us to fly direct
Simon Calder on how a week of snowy disruption at Schiphol airport exposed the weakness of the hub-and-spoke concept
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
Even a brilliant show can't escape this troubling cliche
Yet again, we see minority ethnic players being booted off in the early stages of 'The Traitors'. Micha Frazer-Carroll looks at why this is becoming a pessimistically predictable pattern
4 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
How do I repair a broken bond with my ‘dad friend’?
The Indy's agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help
4 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
With Western help, Iranians have a chance of freedom
Right now, hundreds of thousands of Iranians across the country are risking everything by taking to the streets.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
Should we now see the Tories as Reform's real opposition?
The prime minister has been keen to suggest that the next general election will be a contest between Labour and Reform.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
Sadly, it's time to hit pause on the minimum wage
It’s time to ask a difficult question: is Britain’s minimum wage – or whatever they’re calling it these days — now too high? And is it now time to press pause?
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
Storm Goretti to whip up more snow and travel delays
Britain is braced for more heavy snowfall and strong winds from Storm Goretti, with amber weather warnings issued across the country.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
Is May the right time to celebrate a 60th in Sicily?
I am looking to take my wife away for her 60th birthday in May.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
BLURRED VISION
Sheridan Smith's wit can't quite elevate the frivolous fare that is 1985 comedy 'Woman in Mind'
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
What if Trump is actually serious about Greenland?
The US president's play for the territory has all the hallmarks of a Mafia shakedown (PA)
4 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
Bad news, Jessicas... you are Gen Z's version of 'Karen'
Coining a derogatory term for a certain type of woman is a generational thing. Helen Coffey investigates how names get chosen, unpacks the stereotype and asks: will it ever stop?
6 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
UK helps Trump play 'big man' with tanker capture
The seizure of the empty Marinera has made Britain look rather silly in supporting America's fake spat with Russia
2 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
United held by Burnley but Sesko shows vital signs
Hopefully, Darren Fletcher had said, his team would look like a Manchester United side.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
What's 'dynamic alignment' and will it reverse Brexit?
On 23 June, Britain will mark (or celebrate, or mourn...) the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum on EU membership. It's fair to say the 2016 vote didn't provide the conclusive settlement of the Europe debate that David Cameron had envisaged. Some of the old arguments are now to be raked over yet again as the government prepares legislation to voluntarily adopt some EU single market rules - a policy called “dynamic alignment” by ministers and “Brexit betrayal” by critics.
4 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
Stop tiptoeing around over ‘thieving Trump’, PM told
Former defence secretary Ben Wallace attacks Starmer's 'mealy-mouthed' response to US threat to attack Greenland
3 min |
January 08, 2026
The Independent
‘Even after three years, I still feel excited whenever I arrive in a new settlement’
When Dennis Lehtonen left city life for remote Greenland, he never imagined the extremes: -37C cold, toilet bags, 20km sled trips. Three years on, he explains why he stayed
6 min |
January 07, 2026
The Independent
Brexit has been bad for Britain, major poll suggests
Leaving the EU has damaged the UK's economy and culture, many voters believe (PA)
4 min |
January 07, 2026
The Independent
YOUR SONIC FIX IN '26
Riot grrrl is back, the Irish folk revival continues apace, and a masked UK rapper is causing a serious stir. Our music editor Roisin O'Connor picks 10 artists to listen out for this year
6 min |
January 07, 2026
The Independent
Does FTSE 100 breaking 10,000 signal a richer 2026?
UK savers who moved cash ISAs into shares cheered as the FTSE 100 hit 10,000. But could this early rally also signal brighter prospects for the wider economy
3 min |
January 07, 2026
The Independent
Greenland belongs to its people, Europe warns US
Europe set up a showdown with Donald Trump after its leaders joined Canada and Denmark to rally behind Greenland, insisting it “belongs to its people” as the US president renewed threats to annex the strategic, mineral-rich island.
3 min |
January 07, 2026
The Independent
Starmer backs Brexit ‘reset’ bill to align UK and EU law
Sir Keir Starmer is preparing a bill which would hand ministers powers to bring the UK into alignment with EU law, as part of an attempt to reduce paperwork and boost growth in Britain.
3 min |
January 07, 2026
The Independent
Does the 'Donroe Doctrine change US foreign policy?
Geopolitics has been gifted a new term by Donald Trump: the “Donroe Doctrine”.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
The Independent
'Virtual hospitals' are a good idea, but Starmer needs more
Even when he is being as loyal as possible, Wes Streeting cannot help the contrast between him and Keir Starmer undermining the prime minister.
3 min |