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The Independent
Starmer is in real danger of 'resetting' himself up to fail
When Keir Starmer unveils his “plan for change” today, he will insist he is totally committed to public sector reform.
3 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Games Workshop blasts its way onto the FTSE in style.
Games Workshop’s space marines and chaos lords exploding their way into the FTSE 100? It sounds like a fantasy to those of us who painted its miniatures (badly, in my case) back when they were made of lead and the hobby was a minority – even underground – pursuit.
2 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Talisman De Bruyne finally ends City's losing streak
Manchester City do still have a chance of winning the Premier League title this season, despite what everyone will tell you. That chance is Kevin De Bruyne.
2 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Bottas is ready for his final race after 'toughest of rides'
The Finn will drive his snail-paced Sauber for the last time in Abu Dhabi. After 12 years in F1, he is without a full-time seat next season. But, as he tells Kieran Jackson, he has no regrets
5 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Toons tough it out for late equaliser in six-goal thriller
And breathe. After 90 minutes of rollicking, rumbustious entertainment, amid his frustration, Arne Slot could at least console himself with the sense he was vindicated in one respect.
4 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Arsenal win from set-pieces to narrow the title race gap
A turn of Jurrien Timber’s head, and maybe a first real twist in the title race. Arsenal’s 2-0 win followed enough twists on the night itself.
4 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
'Amtrak Joe' praises African rail project on Angola trip
Even in the waning days of his presidency and thousands of miles from home, US president Joe Biden is finding ways to celebrate trains.
3 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Healthcare CEO shot in US had received threats from angry customers, wife says
A manhunt is underway after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead yesterday morning in what cops described as a “brazen targeted attack” outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
2 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Motion filed to impeach South Korean president
South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment proceedings over his short-lived bid to impose martial law, which brought chaos to Seoul and has been condemned as insurrectionary behaviour” by opposition parties.
4 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
no-confidence Barnier loses vote as government falls
Opposition parties cooperate to topple the French PM and his administration, the first such vote in more than 60 years
3 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Exposed: multibillion-dollar money laundering system used by criminals and spies
A multibillion-dollar money laundering network run by two Russian millionaires and used by UK drug dealers to hide criminal cash has been brought down in an international sting.
4 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Trans pool star to challenge competition ban in court
A transgender pool champion is taking legal action against one of the sport's governing bodies in England after she was banned from playing in women's tournaments.
4 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Third nuclear age almost here, military chief warns
The world stands at the dawn of a “third nuclear age” in which Britain is threatened by multiple dilemmas, the head of the armed forces has warned.
1 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Army would last one year in a major war, minister warns
The entire British army would be destroyed in about six months to a year in a major war, a defence minister has warned.
2 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Starmer to promise a bobby neighbourhood for every
Sir Keir Starmer will today refresh a pre-election pledge to restore policing to Britain’s streets as he tries to relaunch his government just five months after winning the election.
3 min |
December 05, 2024
The Independent
Who Cares Who Has The Elgin Marbles? Let Them Go On Loan
After a series of "private meetings" between the UK and Greece this week, prime ministers Keir Starmer and Kyriakos Mitsotakis were to meet in London yesterday to discuss the future of the Elgin marbles.
3 min |
December 04, 2024
The Independent
Trump's Tariffs Would 'Hit UK Trade As Hard As Brexit'
Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs could hit UK trade with the US as badly as Brexit affected trade with the EU, a leading think tank has warned as campaigners call for Sir Keir Starmer to protect the UK by urgently rebuilding ties with Europe.
4 min |
December 04, 2024
The Independent
Taliban Bars Women From Being Trained As Midwives
Women in Afghanistan have been banned from training to become midwives in the latest crackdown unveiled by the Taliban.
2 min |
December 04, 2024
The Independent
South Korean Leader Calls Off Martial Law After Uproar
MPs vote against decree as violent protests outside National Assembly turn to celebration following reversal by president
3 min |
December 04, 2024
The Independent
EU Or The US? Starmer Has No Choice But To Pick A Side
The prime minister opened his Mansion House speech on foreign policy with another of his over-emphatic declarations.
3 min |
December 04, 2024
The Independent
Brexit Deals A £3bn-A-Year Blow To UK Food Exports
British food sales to the EU have fallen by almost a fifth since the end of the Brexit transition period, a new report shows
4 min |
December 03, 2024
The Independent
Biden Criticised Across The Board For Pardoning His Son
President’s decision slated by Republicans and Democrats
3 min |
December 03, 2024
The Independent
Why 8 hours is a myth and other athletes' sleep secrets
Performance coach Greg Meehan tells Alex Pattle how he keeps clients, including boxers and footballers, in top shape
4 min |
December 03, 2024
The Independent
Women like me won't stand for this treatment any more
When I woke up to MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace blaming midlife, middle-class women and their lack of a sense of humour for his troubles, I confess to swearing at my phone.
4 min |
December 03, 2024
The Independent
The BBC's Wallace problem goes beyond MasterChef
Is the fate of a television cookery presenter more important than Syrian insurgents seizing Aleppo and the turmoil on the streets in Georgia? The BBC thinks so, based on its news judgements in recent days, which have seen exhaustive coverage of the accusations against Gregg Wallace take precedence over matters of life and death around the world.
3 min |
December 03, 2024
The Independent
Edwards knew that he was beaten but he never gave up
Former world flyweight champion told cornerman, 'I don't want to be here' after two rounds of his loss to Galal Yafai
3 min |
December 03, 2024
The Independent
Proud Welshman who drew every drop from his talent
Terry Griffiths was the first qualifier to lift the world crown
3 min |
December 03, 2024
The Independent
Former world champion Terry Griffiths dies, aged 77
Tributes have been paid to former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths, who died on Sunday at the age of 77 after a long battle with dementia.
2 min |
December 03, 2024
The Independent
Transformed Gravenberch embodies Slot's Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp had a habit of sounding prophetic. Or he had the capacity, whether through coaching and tactical prowess or force of personality, to make some of what he said come true.
3 min |
December 03, 2024
The Independent
Soaring house prices heap pressure on fixer Rayner
Sorry to make a soggy start to the week even more miserable, but it brings bad news for homebuyers. The housing market has taken a shot of adrenaline and performed a season’s best in the high jump.
3 min |