The Independent - December 08, 2024

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December 08, 2024

Hundreds of thousands left without power as storm hits

Storm Darragh wreaked havoc across the UK yesterday, with two people killed, flights and trains cancelled and hundreds of thousands of homes left without power.

4 mins

Trump pushes Ukraine deal with Zelensky in Paris talks

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has described his first in-person talks with US-president elect Donald Trump since November's US election as \"productive\" as the pair discussed ending the war as soon as possible.

3 mins

Reform UK surge in polls as Starmer's big reset falls flat

Nigel Farage's Reform UK has made a dramatic three-point jump in the polls in a week.

3 mins

'Winter deaths will rise' due to neglecting A&E target

Top emergency doctor criticises Labour's 'plan for change'

2 mins

Streeting orders the mass expansion of GP services

Thousands more GPs could be trained in order to deal with the NHS staffing crisis, Wes Streeting has signalled.

1 min

More GPs deny hormone treatment to trans patients or halt their prescriptions

Doctors cite lack of expertise or funding as key factors

7 mins

Hike in national insurance may put more young people on the streets, say charities

Earlier this year, Patrick was sleeping in a field. He had nowhere else to go after fleeing an abusive ex-partner.

3 mins

'Bake Off' judge: Wallace is digging a hole for himself

Dame Prue Leith accuses TV colleague of 'insensitivity' but says she believes 'MasterChef' host has done nothing illegal

2 mins

Tributes to railway worker who died following assault

The family of an Elizabeth Line worker who died after an attack at a railway station in east London have described him as the \"kindest soul\".

2 mins

Footballer Antonio 'stable' after serious car accident

West Ham forward Michail Antonio is in a stable condition after being involved in a serious car accident, his club confirmed.

2 mins

Charles and Camilla pick palace for Christmas card

The King and Queen have chosen a photograph taken in the garden at Buckingham Palace for their Christmas card this year.

1 min

Syrian refugees 'meeting death' as war stalks them

Bel Trew and Rana Najjar speak to those who have attempted to escape Israeli strikes, only to find themselves on the front line of another conflict, and visit a refugee camp in Lebanon

6 mins

Rebels near capital to leave Assad regime on the brink

Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule appears on the brink of collapse as Syrian rebels claim to be seizing full control of the vital city of Homs and advancing towards the capital Damascus.

3 mins

South Korean president survives impeachment vote

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has survived an impeachment vote - prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law - after members of his party boycotted the move.

2 mins

Three dead after explosion at apartment in The Hague

At least three people have died, four were injured and an unknown number of people are missing after a three-storey building in the Netherlands collapsed yesterday following explosions and a fire.

1 min

Famous Forest win ends honeymoon for Amorim

A historic victory for a catalytic Portuguese manager at Old Trafford.

4 mins

Man City held by Palace as title defence stutters again

Rico Lewis rescued a point for Manchester City in their 2-2 draw at Crystal Palace before he was sent off late in the second half at Selhurst Park.

3 mins

Hamilton's luck out in Abu Dhabi as Norris claims pole

Bollard does for Lewis Hamilton's qualifying time on his Mercedes bow but McLaren on cusp of constructors' title

3 mins

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