How the Middle East conflict has redrawn our holiday map
The Independentby Annabel Grossman26d ago
Turkey, Romania and Hungary are out – while Albania, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia are in.
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top 83%Indonesian divers recover 3 bodies from capsized ferry as salvage operation begins
The Independentby Iman Satria26d ago
Rescue teams in Indonesia on Friday recovered three bodies from a capsized ferry while preparing to salvage the wreckage of the accident Sunday, bringing the confirmed death toll to nine with 126...
JD Vance asked voters for ‘another chance.’ The internet made it a meme
The Independentby Owen Scott26d ago
Vice President JD Vance’s appeal for voters to give Republicans “another chance” has been widely derided online.
20 best gifts for one-year-olds, tested by toddlers and approved by parents
The Independentby Katie Byrne26d ago
Choosing the best gift for a one-year-old means finding something that is fun, age-appropriate and genuinely useful.
Oxford and Cambridge miss out on top spot in UK university rankings
The Independentby Eleanor Busby26d ago
The University of St Andrews has claimed the top spot in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027.
Trump threatens ‘dirty dogs’ who keep leaking: ‘You will pay a big price!’
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad26d ago
President Donald Trump has lashed out at leakers in his own administration after a series of behind-the-scenes reports on the Iran war.
Keely Hodgkinson reveals she is ‘built different’ after shock MRI discovery
The Independentby Rachel Steinberg26d ago
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson has revealed that she is “built different” to other people, after an abnormality was detected on an MRI scan.
Dozens of flights cancelled at major European airport due to strikes
The Independentby Amelia Neath26d ago
Flight cancellations are expected to affect passengers for several weeks at Brussels’ second-largest airport as air traffic controllers walk out.
Met was negligent and reckless, say sisters of ‘Putney pusher’ suspect
The Independentby Nicole Wootton-Cane26d ago
The family of the “Putney pusher” suspect have slammed the Metropolitan Police as “negligent” and “reckless” in their handling of his investigation following his death.
Costa loses crown as UK’s biggest coffee chain to budget favourite
The Independentby Karl Matchett26d ago
Costa Coffee has been overtaken as the biggest branded coffee operator in the UK, with Greggs taking the crown after another expansion.
Bill Belichick, 74, slams ‘ridiculous’ rumors about girlfriend Jordon Hudson, 25
The Independentby Tom Murray26d ago
Bill Belichick, 74, has shut down rumors suggesting that his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, 25, is vying for a behind-the-scenes role with the University of North Carolina football team.
Big Time Gaming casinos: Best UK sites for Big Time Gaming Megaways slots in 2026
The Independentby Chris Wilson26d ago
Big Time Gaming is a renowned casino software providers that revolutionised online gaming with their Megaways slots.
From spare room to millions: How to master your side hustle finances
The Independentby Siobhan McNally26d ago
Many of the UK’s most recognisable business ventures originated as modest secondary projects run from spare bedrooms.
British rapper Sway dies aged 44
The Independentby Rachel McGrath26d ago
Pioneering British rapper Sway has died at the age of 44. In 2005, Sway Dasafo – real name Derek Safo – won best hip-hop act at the Mobo Awards, which announced his death on Thursday (17...
I tried Oodie’s new puffer jacket to see if it beats its viral blanket hoodie
The Independentby Isabella Howells26d ago
As the weather slowly becomes more dreary, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as bundling up in a puffer jacket, particularly when staying beneath your duvet all day isn’t an option.
Why these five Premier League managers need a result more than ever
The Independentby Miguel Delaney26d ago
As Brighton tried to work their way back into Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup game at Old Trafford, a realisation spread through the team.
Trump opens loophole allowing companies to kill endangered animals
The Independentby Matthew Brown26d ago
Unintentionally killing protected animals during logging or dam construction will no longer be considered illegal under a revised federal interpretation of the Endangered Species Act, marking a...
The top five bombshell claims from Earl Spencer’s book so far
The Independentby Bryony Gooch26d ago
Earl Spencer’s book about Princess Diana has shocked the nation before it has even hit shelves. In his highly anticipated memoir, Swan Song: Diary, My Sister, the Earl has made bombshell...
Miley Cyrus recalls last conversation with godmother Dolly Parton
The Independentby Shahana Yasmin26d ago
Miley Cyrus revealed her final conversation with godmother Dolly Parton, saying the country music icon’s advice helped her understand how to maintain a larger-than-life public persona without...
MPs to scrutinise UK’s ‘dismal’ Eurovision song choices
The Independentby Isobel Lewis26d ago
British MPs will scrutinise the UK’s “dismal” record at Eurovision in a bid to try and prevent the country from receiving the dreaded “nul points” (or close to it) again.