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US admits civilian deaths in Gaza Israeli hostage rescue

Moderate politician Gantz quits Netanyahu's war cabinet

Macron calls snap election after huge gains by far right

French president responds to surge of populist parties in France and across the bloc in European Union elections

What is the PM promising with his welfare reforms?

Rishi Sunak has promised to halt the spiralling benefits bill by reforming the welfare system if he wins the election.

Sunak plans to put 8,000 more 'bobbies on the beat'

Rishi Sunak has promised to recruit 8,000 more neighbourhood police officers, paid for by hiking the cost of visas if the Conservatives win the general election.

Labour plans free breakfast clubs in all primary schools

Labour has said its commitment to delivering free breakfast clubs in primary schools will save parents more than £400 a year and cut almost half a million days of school absence.

Next PM must improve EU trading, says business group

The next UK government should focus on a better trading relationship with the EU after Brexit costs made exports more difficult, one of the country’s most influential business groups has said.

Tory candidate for Surrey Heath 'resident' in Airbnb

The Tory candidate to replace Michael Gove has boasted about moving into a home in the constituency, only for it emerge the property was seemingly an Airbnb.

Mapping out the threat of tactical voting for the Tories

More than a hundred seats across the UK could be ripe for tactical voting at the general election, according to a new analysis by The Independent.

Mosley's own health battles pushed him to seek answers

Maria Lally reflects on the life of a TV presenter and author who changed not only his own health but that of a generation

Inspiring Mosley's radical ideas on diet were devoured

In 2013, Dr Michael Mosley changed the way a nation ate. That was the year the broadcaster, who has died at the age of 67 after going missing on holiday in Greece, released his groundbreaking first book, The Fast Diet.

TV doctor found dead after five-day Greek island search

Michael Mosley, presenter who revolutionised British diets, is hailed as a ‘national treasure’ who helped many thousands

Tory party needs Dunkirk spirit to win, says Heseltine

Michael Heseltine has issued a rallying cry to the Conservative Party, warning that it is “fighting for its life” and needs to focus on attacking the enemy.

Saints give Lawes perfect farewell with final victory

Let the Saints be canonised again. A decade on from their last Premiership triumph, Northampton are champions of England once more, Courtney Lawes hoisting the trophy aloft before heading to France with one last special Twickenham memory to savour.

Swiatek joins greats with a third straight French crown

Iga Swiatek strengthened her reputation as the queen of clay by capturing a third straight French Open crown with a crushing 6-2 6-1 victory over 12th-seeded Italian Jasmine Paolini yesterday to claim her fifth grand slam title.

Southgate's regeneration game will define his career

England manager's cull of older players is boldest move yet

Europe goes to polls under shadow of political violence

Slovakia, Italy and the Czech Republic were among five European Union nations casting their votes on the penultimate day of European Union elections, in a race held under the shadow of political violence.

IDF is guilty of violations against children, says UN

The Israeli military has been added to a global list of offenders who have committed violations against children, according to the country's United Nations envoy, who branded the decision “shameful”. The list is part of a report on children and armed conflict that is due to be submitted to the UN Security Council next Friday.

Four Israeli hostages freed in 'complex' IDF operation

The captives recovered in central Gaza are in good condition

Kate apologises for missing Trooping the Colour event

Princess of Wales writes a heartfelt letter to the Irish Guards

'A lot of people are going crazy, it is mental torture'

Migrants housed at Wethersfield in Essex describe the fights, isolation and suicide attempts inside the 'prison-like' centre

Hundreds of NHS cancer patients hit by cyberattack

Thousands of appointments cancelled by Russian hackers

Mosley's wife will not 'lose hope' as search continues

TV doctor was last seen on Wednesday on Greek island Symi

Labour promises to speed up prison building process

Labour has set out plans to relieve pressure on prisons by unblocking the planning process and boosting the prison building programme. The party said the prison estate is \"bursting at the seams\" due to inaction and mismanagement by the Conservative government.

Lib Dems to let under-35s live, study and work in EU

The Liberal Democrat election manifesto will include a commitment to ensure under-35s can live, study and work in the EU despite Brexit, The Independent can reveal. The party will also accuse the Conservative government of “abandoning young people and our economy”.

Second Tory minister hits out at Sunak's D-Day gaffe

Prime minister cancels a press event as backlash mounts

Tice accuses Tories of dirty tricks in bid to stop Reform

Reform UK chair Richard Tice has accused the Tories of “dirty tricks” after one of his party’s candidates withdrew his papers to stand at the last minute and endorsed former cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson.

Turnout could be the lowest in modern electoral history

Poll shows Labour leader is struggling to capitalise on Tories' miserable campaign, say David Maddox and Alicja Hagopian

Taylor's less-than-Swift gigs will test the patience of fans

The star is giving Springsteen a Born-to-Run for his money as her three-hour show hits the UK

'They just don't make $6m indie-type films any more'

Director Richard Linklater talks to Patrick Smith about the fascination behind his film 'Hit Man', the 'reduction of the male', and why 'Dazed and Confused' wouldn't happen now

Why group holidays are not just for boozed-up teens

Olivia Petter recommends taking a trip away with friends as a thirtysomething... as long as you carve out some alone time