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2 days ago

Baby threatened with broken glass during city centre carjacking

A baby was threatened with broken glass during a vehicle hijacking in Belfast; the victims were shaken but uninjured and police are asking for witnesses.
US politics
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2 days ago

Don't tell me where you were when Diana died, Earl Spencer says

Earl Spencer feels uncomfortable when strangers recount where they were at Princess Diana's death, and he marks the anniversary privately with family at Althorp.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Early tallies suggest Catherine Connolly is leading candidate in Ireland's presidential election

Catherine Connolly led early counts in Ireland's presidential election against Heather Humphreys after Jim Gavin withdrew from the race.
UK politics
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3 days ago

Meet Lucy Powell, the minister ousted by Starmer who is now his deputy

Lucy Powell won the Labour deputy leadership contest, signaling membership demand for change and positioning the party toward soft-left progressive policies.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Do not cut cash Isa allowance in the Budget, senior MPs warn Reeves

Senior MPs urge the government not to cut the £20,000 ISA tax-free allowance, arguing reductions won't drive investment and policy should focus on financial literacy.
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3 days ago
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Michigan Women Sue the State So They Can't Be Forced to Be Incubators

Michigan law voids advance directives for pregnant patients, allowing hospitals to override end-of-life wishes to protect fetal interests.
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago
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Michigan women, doctors sue over end-of-life choices during pregnancy

Michigan law nullifies advance directives for pregnant patients, prompting a lawsuit arguing the pregnancy exclusion violates state constitutional reproductive freedom.
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World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Louis Rees-Zammit welcomed back to Wales fold as special athlete'

Wales welcome Louis Rees‑Zammit back to the national squad after an NFL stint; coach Steve Tandy praises his athleticism, speed, size, and brave mindset.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Couldn't run a bath, let alone a council': Readers slam Reform after council chaos

Donations fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism that investigates major issues, holds power to account, and reports political controversies like Reform UK's turmoil in Kent.
UK news
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4 days ago

King Charles greets Zelensky with ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle

King Charles welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Windsor Castle with ceremonial honours before coalition talks to increase pressure on Russia and bolster Ukraine.
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5 days ago

Pumpkin festival near Berlin features giant sculptures of powerful women, in photos

Donation-funded, paywall-free journalism supports on-the-ground reporting and investigations across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech.
Public health
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4 days ago

Why Some Americans Are Choosing Fertility Treatments & Pregnancy Abroad

Some U.S. citizens pursue fertility treatments and pregnancies abroad to avoid legal risks, limited care, and higher maternal mortality in the United States.
#brexit
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Starmer admits he has no idea how much digital ID scheme will cost

Digital IDs will not be required to access hospitals and will be mandatory only for proving right to work, while scheme costs remain unclear.
UK news
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4 days ago

Two dead and five injured after flat fire in Glasgow

Two people died and five were injured in a Glasgow block of flats fire; emergency services evacuated residents and responded with multiple fire engines and ambulances.
#artificial-intelligence
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

France may not intervene to reverse small boats in the Channel'

France may reverse its pledge to intercept Channel small boats, and donations are sought to keep journalists on the ground providing free reporting.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Family of music icon in 400k inheritance row sparked by childhood grudge'

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 documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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5 days ago

Teenage girl awarded scholarship at British boarding school trapped in Gaza

A UK schoolgirl awarded a scholarship remains trapped in Gaza due to evacuation policy gaps while donations support frontline journalism coverage.
UK politics
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6 days ago

Baroness Casey hauled in to save grooming gangs inquiry after four survivors quit

Baroness Louise Casey will support the grooming-gangs inquiry; the inquiry will examine offenders' ethnicity and religion and pursue truth after panel resignations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Eurostar to operate double-decker trains in the UK for the first time

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 documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters
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1 week ago

Sarkozy shares last kiss with Carla Bruni as he begins five-year prison sentence

Nicolas Sarkozy began a five-year prison sentence after conviction for illegally raising Libyan campaign funds, the first imprisonment of a former French president since WWII.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

UK inflation live: New rate to be announced today as Budget looms

Inflation remains elevated—driven by food prices—prompting higher interest rates while rising government borrowing increases the likelihood of future tax rises.
UK politics
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1 week ago

November 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

Quality, paywall-free journalism and on-the-ground reporting are funded by donations while many households face rising living costs, food insecurity, and energy arrears.
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1 week ago

We let down a lot of kids', Boris Johnson admits to Covid inquiry

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Business news live - Government borrowing in September hits highest level since Covid

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 documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

MPs question why key parts of IT infrastructure is hosted abroad after AWS outage

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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1 week ago

Met Police drop case into Graham Linehan's anti-trans' posts after Heathrow arrest

Graham Linehan faces no further action after a Metropolitan Police arrest; the CPS dropped the case and the Free Speech Union intends to sue.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Japan allows over-the-counter 'morning after' pill

Japan has approved over-the-counter sales of an emergency contraceptive pill, its manufacturer says, allowing women in the country to take such medication without prescription for the first time. ASKA Pharmaceutical said wider access to the pill would "empower Japanese women in the area of reproductive health". A date for it to go on sale has yet to be announced. The pill will be labelled as "medicine requiring guidance", meaning women must take it in the presence of a pharmacist.
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1 week ago

Prince Andrew's team tried to hire trolls to hassle me, Giuffre claims in memoir

Virginia Giuffre alleges Prince Andrew's legal team hired internet trolls and sought to smear her after she accused Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell of abuse.
US politics
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1 week ago

The Wife Trap

Legal and cultural rollbacks after Dobbs have curtailed women's reproductive autonomy and revealed a broader anti-feminist backlash limiting choice and reinstating traditional roles.
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1 week ago

Best signs and costumes from No Kings' protests condemning the Trump administration

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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1 week ago

Lady Annabel Goldsmith: Socialite who gave her name to London nightclub dies, aged 91

Lady Annabel Goldsmith, mother of six including Zac and Jemima, died aged 91; daughter of the eighth Marquess of Londonderry and wife of Mark Birley.
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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK faces wet weekend as Met Office issues rain weather warning for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland faces heavy rain, likely flooding, power outages and travel disruption; The Independent requests donations to fund on-the-ground journalism and keep reporting free.
Media industry
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1 week ago

He was left for dead': Inside Apple TV's incisive new Martin Scorsese docuseries

Martin Scorsese's childhood asthma and New York upbringing shaped his lifelong devotion to cinema, fueling a prolific, acclaimed filmmaking career.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK delays deadline for decision on China super embassy' as spy row intensifies

Keir Starmer's government postponed a decision on China's proposed London 'super embassy', amid security, surveillance, and political pressure.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Fantasy economics': Readers warn of housing chaos if stamp duty is scrapped

Abolishing stamp duty divides opinion: critics say it would inflate house prices, hurt first-time buyers, and mainly benefit the wealthy; alternatives include exemptions, rebates, and a mansion tax.
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