Queueing dispute rumbles on top of Snowdon as officials have ‘no plans to intervene’
The Independentby Rich Booth3h ago
Snowdon authorities have no plan to tackle an ongoing dispute of long lines forming at the top of Wales’s highest mountain.
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top 57%Celebrity BFFs are having a moment. But being the ‘normal’ friend comes at a cost
The Independentby Ellie Muir3h ago
In her twenties, Rachel* spent her weekends rubbing shoulders with famous pop stars at exclusive New York City parties, attending awards shows and jetting off on luxury holidays.
Denmark's prime minister blasts unsolicited beauty advice from plastic surgeon on Instagram
The Independentby Via AP news wire3h ago
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is fed up with getting unsolicited beauty advice. The 48-year-old wrote Monday on Instagram that she had just returned back home from a trip to Ukraine...
Ecstasy and ketamine found buried at Creamfields ahead of festival
The Independentby Eleanor Barlow3h ago
Ecstasy, ketamine and more than 200 canisters of nitrous oxide have been found buried beneath the grounds of the Creamfields festival site.
The prettiest towns and villages to visit in the UK
The Independentby Natalie Wilson3h ago
There’s no shortage of golden beaches, rolling countryside and bustling cities in the UK, offering endless opportunities for holidays and day trips.
Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno
The Independentby Haven Daly and John Seewer3h ago
A wildfire that mushroomed over the weekend in the Sierra Nevada foothills spread perilously close to neighborhoods in Reno, Nevada, forcing authorities to urge more than 90,000 residents to leave...
Deportees who refused to exit a US flight in Liberia are sent to Equatorial Guinea
The Independentby Mark Banchereau3h ago
Six people who were deported by the United States to Liberia last week resisted getting off the plane and instead were sent to Equatorial Guinea, another African nation that signed a third-country...
Gazundering: What is it and what should homeowners do if it happens to them?
The Independentby Joanna Hodgson3h ago
Eight in ten estate agents are seeing more examples of “gazundering” this year - when a buyer lowers their offer for a property just before exchanging contracts.
Plans to turn 800-year-old former fortress in Wales into tourist attraction
The Independentby Natalie Wilson3h ago
An castle that has been around for more than 800 years is undergoing a £17.7m redevelopment to become a major visitor attraction in southwest Wales.
Trump proclaims ‘WE DON’T NEED CANADA’ as he threatens new 50% tariffs on cars
The Independentby Andrew Feinberg3h ago
President Donald Trump threatened to punish American car owners and buyers by unilaterally imposing a 50 percent import tax on any car or auto parts produced in Canada, escalating the unprovoked...
Venice Film Festival adds Gaza doc ‘NAZA' to competition lineup
The Independentby Lindsey Bahr3h ago
The Venice Film Festival has added a new documentary about the civilian toll of the Israel-Hamas war to its lineup.
US strikes another ‘drug boat’ as it prepares to bring battle to land
The Independentby Bill Barrow3h ago
American forces have targeted another vessel in the eastern Pacific in an attack that left two accused drug smugglers dead, according to the Pentagon. U.S.
Bitdefender vs Avast: Which is the right antivirus software package for you
The Independentby Jennifer Allen3h ago
Antivirus software is an important part of keeping your PC secure. Windows 11 already has a competent antivirus package built in thanks to Microsoft Defender, but a dedicated security suite can...
Warning to holidaymakers after major fire at car park
The Independentby Alex Ross3h ago
A suspected arson attack took place at an industrial estate used for parking by holidaymakers flying from Gatwick Airport, raising fears several customers may have been impacted.
How a Manchester priest is facing charges in India under a law that’s not in force
The Independentby Namita Singh4h ago
A Manchester-based church leader who is due in an Indian court on Tuesday after being accused of trying to convert Hindus is facing charges under a law that’s not yet in force.
US Open mixed doubles prize money, format and teams – including Williams and Alcaraz
The Independentby Kieran Jackson4h ago
The high-profile mixed doubles event at the US Open begins on Tuesday with several star pairings set to take to the courts at Flushing Meadows.
Six of the most beautiful towns and villages to visit in the Lake District
The Independentby Alice Reynolds4h ago
The Lake District is home to many lively towns and quaint villages dotted between rugged fells and dramatic tarns.
A new Oasis reunion? Liam Gallagher tells Noel ‘announce the tour’
The Independentby Roisin O'Connor4h ago
“Ffs RKID announce the tour we’re all losing our minds.” So said the latest tantalising post from the world’s biggest wind-up merchant Liam Gallagher. Fans might stay sceptical...
Elderly woman killed by swarm of fire ants suffered 1,000 bites and stings: lawsuit
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad4h ago
A South Carolina nursing home is being sued by the family of an elderly Alzheimer’s patient who died after being swarmed by fire ants, sustaining over 1,000 bites and stings, according to a...
Trump’s green flag waving at IndyCar race becomes instant viral hit
The Independentby Brendan Rascius4h ago
President Donald Trump waved the green flag to start the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. Sunday — a brief, ceremonial moment that quickly swept social media.