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Payne drew the short straw in One Direction; now we'll never know the real him

In and out of the boy band, Liam Payne struggled to find a defining identity, writes Mark Beaumont. His life now cut tragically short, the singer is likely to remain elusive forever

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Zelensky tells EU and Nato to back his 'victory plan'

Ukraine president pushes for invitation to military alliance

US stealth bombers strike Houthi bunkers in Yemen

US B-2 stealth bombers have been used against the Iran-backed Houthis for the first time in an escalation of Washington’s response to attacks on shipping in the Red Sea that serves as a message to Tehran.

Does Sinwar's death mean Israel's war in Gaza is over?

For years before he rose to become overall leader of Hamas this summer, Yahya Sinwar had consolidated his power, giving him outsized reach compared to other commanders.

Architect of 7 October raid killed in Gaza, Israel says

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas chief and Israel’s most wanted man, is said to have been killed in a chance encounter with troops

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Independent's Sengupta wins Edgar Wallace Award

Late war reporter honoured for excellence in journalism

Second refuge to be built as campaign smashes target

The Independent is thrilled to announce that its target to raise £300,000 to build a safe home for domestic abuse survivors has been smashed – and that all new donations will be put towards a second house.

Tory councillor's wife jailed for stirring up racial hatred

The wife of a Conservative councillor who used social media to stir up racial hatred against asylum seekers on the day of the Southport attacks told a WhatsApp user she would “play the mental health card” if she was arrested.

New test for prostate cancer could save more Black lives

A new at-home spit test for prostate cancer could allow thousands of men to receive earlier diagnoses – including Black men who were previously excluded from such tests.

Wealth gap rises by nearly 50% in less than a decade

The wealth gap between the richest and poorest in the UK soared by nearly 50 per cent in less than a decade, as stalling wages and rising asset values fuelled inequality at the height of austerity, new analysis suggests.

Payne's cause of death revealed in initial autopsy

Liam Payne died of multiple traumatic injuries caused by falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, police said yesterday as the One Direction singer’s family said they were “heartbroken” by his death.

'Disgraceful' mental health claims in Badenoch leaflet

Tory leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has been accused of endorsing “disgraceful” and “wrong” claims about mental health.

How to handle your savings ahead of this year's Budget

Reports that tax breaks could be cut have led to chunks of retirement pots being withdrawn before the chancellor’s statement. Howard Mustoe asks if the panic is justified

Cabinet in revolt as Reeves plans 'huge' spending cuts

Rayner among those protesting at 20%’ slash to departments

Ich bin ein Tuchel! Time to back our Bavarian boss

To see some of the early reactions to the appointment of Thomas Tuchel, who we must all know by now is a German – or, specifically, a Bavarian – you might think that England had just lost a war (or at least a World Cup final) in the most humiliating of circumstances.

Haigh could be the first of Starmer's ministers to fall

Before the election, I predicted that Yvette Cooper might be the first minister in the incoming government to come under pressure.

I lost a baby live on air - I need more than a certificate

The first time I miscarried, I was on holiday in Dubai.

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Jury still out on England team with Ashes looming

For the second World Cup in a row, England have been knocked out by a team that is, in theory, a weaker opponent.

Coaching upheaval sets up pivotal autumn for England

It had not escaped Steve Borthwick’s attention as he unveiled his England squad for the autumn that he might not be the central story of the sporting day.

F1 wants return to Africa but obstacles still remain

Formula One wants to return. Lewis Hamilton insists F1 cannot continue to ignore it.

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Tuchel’s charm can’t mask England’s biggest problem

There were more than a few moments when Thomas Tuchel was speaking and Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham looked visibly proud.

Goldsmith speaks out about plight of ex-husband Khan

Jemima Goldsmith has spoken out about the plight of her exhusband Imran Khan, criticising the “serious and concerning developments” regarding Pakistan’s treatment of the jailed former prime minister and calling for his immediate release.

Trump to flip burgers after Harris's summer of Lovin' It

Donald Trump is set to make a campaign stop at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s on Sunday.

Zelensky unveils 'victory plan' to end Putin's invasion

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has unveiled his much-anticipated victory plan” to end Vladimir Putin’s invasion hours after Russia fired scores of drones into Ukraine.

Starmer considers sanctions against Israeli ministers

PM agrees with White House that more aid must reach Gaza

BA removes couple in their 80s from overbooked flight

Elderly pair weren’t informed of their right to compensation

Home Office U-turns on immigration centre inquiry

The Home Office has made a U-turn on a decision to launch a statutory inquiry into the alleged mistreatment of asylum seekers at Manston processing centre, The Independent can reveal.

Fresh images of cold case suspect released by police

Met hoping footage can shed light on 2004 Soho murder

Hospital admits errors that led to stillbirth a decade ago

For a decade after her baby Kaiden was stillborn, Hayley Brunt blamed herself for the child’s death.