A top aide to first lady Melania Trump has claimed she is the “single most consequential” presidential spouse in American history. Exclusive Senior Adviser Marc Beckman made the claim on Newsmax ’s Bianca Across the...
President Barack Obama ’s former White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler said Wednesday in testimony to Congress that it “was a mistake to deal with” Jeffrey Epstein but insisted she never witnessed criminal activities. “I...
Britain's energy grid remained 'stable' during recent heatwaves with no imminent risk of blackouts, an energy minister has assured Parliament, despite serious allegations of improper conduct at the National Energy...
Kelci Bowers is used to being close to the action when it comes to watching England play football. The 22-year-old AFC Bournemouth defender, who was born in Portsmouth and raised in Gosport, grew up representing her...
Sir Keir Starmer was met with warm wishes, touching tributes and even a few tears as he made his final appearance at the despatch box at Prime Minister ’s Questions. The Speaker led the emotional tributes to the prime...
An estimated one in four adults worldwide has metabolic syndrome. While metabolic syndrome is most often thought of as a warning sign that diabetes or cardiovascular disease may be on the horizon, my team’s new study...
On July 14, 2026, “Gus,” one of the most complete specimens of Tyrannosaurus rex, went to an as yet unidentified buyer for US$50.1 million. This auction at Sotheby’s set a record for most valuable fossil ever sold...
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest...
Warren Buffett, the renowned billionaire investor, has described fellow magnate Bill Gates ’ association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as "distasteful." However, Buffett clarified that his decision to cease...
Amazon said Wednesday that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, seemingly pushing ahead of Elon Musk 's rival Starlink to win business in Africa's...
Cases of a parasitic disease that causes “explosive diarrhea” are continuing to rise in over 40 states this week. Cyclosporiasis infections are rarely fatal but can lead to an uncomfortable illness lasting for weeks,...
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President Donald Trump told Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pull troops out of Syria and southern Lebanon, according to reports. Israel currently occupies swathes of southern Lebanon and Syria despite...
A man who threatened on social media in May to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage was arrested as concerns grow over the security of politicians following the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of...
A man stole a Deliveroo bag during an anti-migrant protest – then incriminated himself by posting photos of it online. Robert Scott, 47, pleaded guilty to theft and criminal damage when he appeared at Liverpool Crown...
A speeding pleasure boat involved in a fatal crash was being driven by a man who had drunk a significant amount of alcohol, an investigation has found. William Blake, 61, and his friend, passenger Gary Huntington, 60,...
02:04 Sir Keir Starmer exited his final PMQs as prime minister and Labour leader to a standing ovation. Last month, Sir Keir resigned after almost two years in power, following recent record local election losses and...
Andy Burnham is set to become Britain’s next prime minister in less than a week, bringing with him a promise to make sweeping changes to the direction of the Labour government. The former Manchester mayor has pledged to...
Nigel Farage ’s Reform UK has been accused of hypocrisy after the party claimed rival politicians and the media had created a campaign tantamount to “incitement” against it. The party’s home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf...
Andy Burnham has said he won’t be afraid to disagree with American president Donald Trump, adding that he would try to “meet him where he’s at” while “respecting the office”. The prime minister-in-waiting told Gary...
Andy Burnham is facing calls to increase council tax for the country’s most valuable homes, in a move critics have warned could amount to another financial burden on the middle class. A cross-party group of MPs has...
H alf a million UK households cancelled their BBC TV licence in the past year alone, as the corporation’s annual report revealed a decade-long decline that has wiped more than £1 million off its licence fee income...
The rise of AI has meant that a finished website can be just a prompt (or 20) away. Both Lovable and Hostinger Horizons provide dedicated services, so you can easily design a website simply by explaining what you want...
The UK’s economy is expected to have been largely stagnant for another month as some industries come under pressure and the Iran war continues to hold back growth. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will publish...
Dozens of people being held at an ICE facility located at Fort Bliss have said they were either beaten by guards or were witnesses to others being beaten, according to a new report issued by legal and human rights...
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to give honours to the men’s England football team if the Three Lions win the World Cup. Labour sources have told The Independent that Sir Keir is keen to be the one to honour England’s...
Thames Water has been criticised by the Environment Secretary for handing “outrageous” payouts to top bosses after the troubled supplier forked out more than £4 million in bonuses and boosted its chief executive pay to...
Hungary's former foreign minister has resigned his seat in parliament and taken an executive position with Chinese electric automaker BYD, he announced in a social media post on Wednesday. Péter Szijjártó, who served as...
An attempted burglary at the home of Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal was thwarted hours after he helped his country reach just the second World Cup final in their history, according to reports. Yamal, 19, played the full...
President Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, giving formal backing to a fellow election denier a day before the Republican president delivers a national address he says will...
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency should continue vehicle stops after recent fatal shootings, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, seeming to oppose a new suspension of the practice used as part of his...
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is now empty - but the “ 300 yards long ” gash that President Donald Trump claimed had been caused by vandals is proving difficult to find. The pool was drained Tuesday, prompting...
Europe 's vital infrastructure is buckling under the strain of record-breaking heat, with roads melting, power grids struggling, and railways facing unprecedented challenges. Countries across the continent are now...
Independent TV Showing now News 07:29 Starmer’s most memorable PMQs moments as he leaves Commons for final time as prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has left the House of Commons for the final time as prime minister after...
Housebuilder Barratt Redrow has unveiled plans to boost shareholder returns by £400 million over the year ahead as it comes under pressure from an activist investor. The group said it would buyback around £386 million...
Thames Water has been criticised by the Environment Secretary for handing “outrageous” payouts to top bosses after the troubled supplier forked out more than £4 million in bonuses and boosted its chief executive pay to...
An Israeli soldier has been sentenced to five years in prison for carrying out espionage for Iran, the Israeli military said. The man was completing his mandatory military service when he reportedly sent an Iranian...