Missing millionaire has just one day left to claim National Lottery prize
The Independentby Suha Kidwai27d ago
A search is underway to trace a mystery lottery player in Richmond-upon-Thames who has won £1 million but is yet to claim their prize.
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top 58%Want to open for Ed Sheeran? Ill-timed contest to find support act gets fake entries
The Independentby Roisin O'Connor27d ago
In one serious case of ironic timing, a contest has launched that invites hopeful musicians to apply for the chance to open for Ed Sheeran on his embattled Loop tour.
Native American family’s desperate search for missing uncle exposes federal failures
The Independentby Sarah Raza and Savannah Peters27d ago
Two years after Peter Martin disappeared from Minnesota's Fond Du Lac reservation, his family continues searching despite a stalled federal inquiry. Relatives say the U.S.
Eddie Hearn makes bold Conor Benn prediction after quick loss to Ryan Garcia
The Independentby Alex Pattle27d ago
Eddie Hearn has predicted that Conor Benn will soon retire from boxing, after his former ally’s emphatic loss to Ryan Garcia.
Bank of England announces latest interest rates decision
The Independentby Karl Matchett27d ago
The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 3.75 per cent, despite mounting pressure to hike rates after an uptick in inflation.
The Dominik Szoboszlai dilemma that Liverpool must solve
The Independentby Richard Jolly27d ago
Liverpool’s midfield have veered from the maligned to the magnificent. Some of the issues in Andoni Iraola’s start to life at Anfield have come in the centre of the park, but some of the highlights...
Cinema chain Vue explores London listing after bumper summer
The Independentby Henry Saker-Clark27d ago
Cinema firm Vue is considering a float on London’s stock market or a potential sale deal after a strong summer at the box office.
Ed Sheeran fans struggle to re-sell tickets after Macklemore row
The Independentby Louis Chilton27d ago
Fans of Ed Sheeran are seemingly struggling to sell on tickets to his forthcoming tour amid the backlash over the singer dropping Macklemore as his support act.
8 tried and tested air fryer cookbooks for easy dinners and snacks
The Independentby Rachael Penn27d ago
Air fryers have rightly earned their spot on our kitchen worktops, but it’s easy to fall into a routine of making the same few meals in them.
Trump’s arch will harm historic sites but should go ahead anyway, officials say
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad27d ago
National Park Service officials have acknowledged that President Donald Trump’s planned triumphal arch for Washington, D.C., will unavoidably harm historic sites in the capital but should proceed...
17 best pubs with rooms for cosy autumn breaks in the UK
The Independentby Amelia Neath and Travel Desk27d ago
There is something special about staying at a pub with rooms, whether it's the exposed wooden beams, the cosy little nooks with armchairs and a roaring fire, or knowing a hearty plate of really...
UN-backed experts find US may have committed war crimes in Iran, and other Mideast developments
The Independentby The Associated Press27d ago
United Nations-backed human rights experts said on Thursday there are “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran on the first day of the war.
Former cabinet secretary who got £860k payout takes House of Lords seat
The Independentby Will Meakin-Durrant27d ago
Sir Chris Wormald, the former head of the civil service, has officially taken his seat in the House of Lords.
Israel and Morocco deepen diplomatic ties as they agree to open embassies
The Independentby Yomna Ehab and Menna Alaa El-Din27d ago
Israel and Morocco have agreed to step up diplomatic ties, including opening embassies and appointing ambassadors, according to an Arabic statement posted Wednesday on X by an official Israeli...
Major London station will not operate most trains during winter works – dates to know
The Independentby Amelia Neath27d ago
Passengers travelling to and from London Paddington will see trains impacted this winter amid £27m track upgrades.
ICE agent arrested after allegedly shooting migrant through apartment door
The Independentby Jonathan Allen and Steve Gorman27d ago
An ICE agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan man through an apartment door and then lying about what happened has been arrested in Minneapolis, eight months after the incident became a flashpoint...
Lando Norris reveals injury at golf event after missing out on F1 victory in Madrid
The Independentby Kieran Jackson27d ago
Lando Norris revealed he has a back injury as he explained why he missed out on his annual appearance at the popular golf Pro-Am event at Wentworth.
Haigh warns of ‘huge risk’ from AI unless proper safety measures put in place
The Independentby David Hughes27d ago
Artificial intelligence (AI) poses “huge risks” to national security unless the proper safeguards can be put in place, First Secretary Louise Haigh has warned.
EU chief proposes social media ban for under-13s to protect children online
The Independentby Yves Herman and Foo Yun Chee27d ago
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has outlined a major proposal aimed at protecting children from online risks on Thursday, recommending a ban on under-13s using social media...
I tried the AirPods 5 – here’s why they’re Apple’s best value headphones
The Independentby Andrew Griffin27d ago
The AirPods have long been the easiest way to listen to music from your iPhone. Now, with the AirPods 5, Apple has meaningfully updated the technology – and turned them into one of the company’s...