Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson takes senior job at Palantir
The Independentby Abbie Llewelyn26d ago
Labour former deputy leader Tom Watson is facing an onslaught of criticism for joining tech giant Palantir.
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top 76%Air India Express suspends pilots and cabin crew for delaying alcohol test
The Independentby Namita Singh26d ago
Air India Express has reportedly suspended eight crew members, including four pilots, for three months for taking a mandatory post-flight breathalyser test nearly 35 minutes beyond the prescribed...
Putin will have Trump to thank for election victory in rubber-stamp parliament
The Independentby Sam Kiley26d ago
Russians go to the polls in elections to its parliament amid a fuel crisis, mortuaries swollen with war dead, and an economy that is shrinking.
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman after 56 years
The Independentby Michelle Chapman26d ago
Warren Buffett is standing down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after leading the conglomerate for more than 50 years.
Sydney woman sentenced for killing and dismembering abusive husband
The Independentby Stuti Mishra26d ago
A Sydney woman who killed and dismembered her abusive husband was sentenced on Friday to three years in jail, with a further year added for disposing of the body.
Thomas Tuchel lays down challenge to Trent Alexander-Arnold after England recall
The Independentby Jonathan Veal26d ago
Thomas Tuchel has challenged Trent Alexander-Arnold to "fight for his place" after bringing the defender back into the England squad.
Many Trump ‘enemies’ are being spoon-fed to him by one conservative think tank
The Independentby Andrew Feinberg26d ago
When a lawyer in the deputy attorney general's office instructed more than half a dozen U.S. attorneys to prep criminal investigations of a George Soros-funded foundation last September, he...
Everything we know about the Boots Black Friday sale, plus early deals to shop
The Independentby Lois Mackenzie26d ago
If you’ve got your beauty favourites you’d like to stock up on for less, the best Boots Black Friday deals are worth keeping an eye on.
Zelenskyy welcomes leaders from 7 countries for a regional summit
The Independentby Samya Kullab26d ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed leaders and representatives from seven regional countries for talks on deepening cooperation on Friday, as overnight Russian strikes in multiple...
Shopping news: From foundations for mature skin to the best yoga leggings
The Independentby Hannah Walton26d ago
With autumn bringing cooler weather, intermittent showers and darker mornings and evenings, now is a great time to give your wardrobe a revamp.
How to protect your money before the Budget – and a £20k rule change
The Independentby Becky Wilding26d ago
In his first speech as prime minister, just two months ago, Andy Burnham said that it was time to make “the biggest changes in the last 40 years” and introduce “a new political model and a new...
British activist jailed in India for nine years is finally granted bail
The Independentby Alisha Rahaman Sarkar26d ago
A court in India has granted bail to Briton Jagtar Singh Johal after almost nine years behind bars over terror allegations.
Busted star James Bourne shares update on ‘life-extending surgery’ after tour exit
The Independentby Rachel McGrath26d ago
Busted star James Bourne has shared a health update with fans after revealing he needed “major surgery to extend his life”.
Tom Banton credits Brendon McCullum pep talk for England resurgence
The Independentby Rory Dollard26d ago
Tom Banton has revealed how a few “meaningful” words from Brendon McCullum helped him relaunch his England career.
South Korea hockey team bewildered by North Korean anthem blunder at Asian Games
The Independentby Sam Brookes26d ago
Members of South Korea’s men’s field hockey team were left bewildered on Friday after North Korea’s national anthem was played in error before their Asian Games match against Bangladesh.
Holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial breaks silence: ‘I didn’t have any doubts’
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad26d ago
The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial, who refused to accept the defendant’s not guilty by reason of insanity plea, has insisted he never wavered in his opinion on the case.
12 best family board games for all age groups, tried and tested
The Independentby Sarah Dawson26d ago
Looking for a way to get the whole family together? Finding a game that’s interesting enough to tempt your teens away from their screens and appealing enough for the in-laws to get stuck into as...
At least 4 killed as floods inundate more than 16,000 homes in Vietnam
The Independentby Aniruddha Ghosal26d ago
At least four people were killed after heavy rains, floods and landslides inundated more than 16,000 homes in northern and central Vietnam, authorities said Friday.
Arteta insists Hurzeler feud is over after Brighton boss slammed Arsenal’s tactics
The Independentby Philip Duncan26d ago
Mikel Arteta has insisted any tension with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler is now behind him on the eve of their Premier League clash.
Powerball player wins $1 billion from $2 ticket with historic jackpot prize
The Independentby Owen Scott26d ago
A Powerball player has come forward to claim a prize worth over $1 billion, bought with a $2 ticket.