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The artists to watch in 2025

From dark alternative-pop to mind-melting techno-rock,have you covered

IMPERIAL LATHER

Our team nourish their locks with the top shampoo bars

Stop all the clocks...

Ever feel like time seems to be speeding up as you age? The key could be to shake up your routine

Will I need an ETA for my trip to the Canary Islands?

Q I have heard that from January I will need an ETA to travel from the UK to the Canary Islands. Is this correct?

Son of a white supremacist but a Black farmhand gave 'Pee-Wee' faith and purpose

He was a complex and confounding man, says Jimmy Carter's biographer, who looks at the extraordinary life and achievements of this misunderstood American president

US Treasury hacked by China in 'major incident'

The US Treasury has been hacked by a China-backed actor, who accessed government workstations and unclassified documents, officials revealed.

Trump loses his sex abuse and defamation case appeal

A federal appeals court yesterday upheld a ruling against Donald Trump after he challenged a jury's verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming a former magazine writer.

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds of prisoners

Ukraine and Russia carried out a new exchange of prisoners of war yesterday, with the two sides bringing home a combined total of more than 300 former captives. Kyiv brought home 189 former captives, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russia's Defence Ministry said, while the Russian ministry said 150 Russian servicemen were returning home.

Bangladeshis demand an election after revolution joy

A new beginning was marked for more than 170 million people in Bangladesh on 6 August, as the authoritarian government of prime minister Sheikh Hasina was finally toppled after weeks of bloody protests that saw hundreds killed.

Grieving families demand answers after plane crash

Relatives of South Korea victims told they can't see bodies

E-scooter safety calls after six die in crashes this year

Six people were killed in e-scooter crashes last year, and hundreds more were injured, sparking calls for a change in the law.

Hundreds of children's care places are over £10k a week

Hundreds of children's care home placements are costing councils over £10,000 a week, new figures obtained by The Independent show.

Blair ignored calls against open border to EU migrants

Tony Blair's government pressed ahead with plans to grant unrestricted access to the UK for workers from eastern Europe despite mounting concerns among senior ministers, according to newly-released official files.

How honours became a weapon in political warfare

Even before Sadiq Khan's knighthood was announced in today's honours list, there was anger at the prospect of such an award; a petition circulating among right-wing opponents of the London mayor accrued 200,000 signatures even before Christmas.

'Humbled' Sir Sadiq draws new year honours list anger

Damehoods for Labour grandees Thornberry and Hewitt

PM defends Labour record after Musk's business jibe

Tesla boss claims few firms are willing to invest in Britain

Edinburgh axes Hogmanay festivities over bad weather

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled because of \"extreme weather\".

Nursing regulator accused of concealing critical report

The beleaguered nursing regulator has been accused of covering up a report raising concerns about its failure to act over rogue nurses, The Independent can reveal.

How Littler giving it large made for unbeatable drama

Darts is riding the crest of a wave thanks to Luke Littler's unique blend of mesmerising talent and pure showmanship, and it's not slowing down in 2025

Champion Humphries loses to Wright in major upset

Reigning champion Luke Humphries was knocked out of the World Darts Championship by an inspired Peter Wright in a major upset at Alexandra Palace.

City finally end horror run - but bigger worries remain

It was a landmark occasion for Pep Guardiola. Not because he took charge of Manchester City for the 500th time, joining only Les McDowall in a select club, but because a manager who was a byword for winning actually won a game. For a manager with 39 trophies in his career, such results seemed routine.

Liverpool high-five as Salah inspires devastating display

Mo Salah proved his worth to Liverpool yet again as he inspired them to a 5-0 win at West Ham.

SIMPLY WED?

Two years after Abi Morgan's divorce lawyer drama reached. its finale, picking up with characters from 'The Split' feels like checking in with old friends.

From Avatar 3 to Superman, 25 big-screen treats in 2025

A bald Emma Stone, a mad Jennifer Lawrence and lots and lots of Robert Pattinsons lead our must-see movies for the 12 months ahead

Addams Family star was far more than his tragic death

Raul Julia's final film, 'Street Fighter', turns 30 this week.

Enjoy heart-healthy food

After his bypass, two-Michelin-starred chef Sat Bains tells Hannah Twiggs about his new cookbook and how simple, flavour-packed meals can help us live longer and better

Fishing for a new style in 2025? Try these on for size

After a year of clean chic, LED face masks and reformer pilates, Ellie Muir dives into the sublime and the potentially ridiculous lifestyle, wellness and fashion trends set to rule

At least 10 Taliban fighters are killed in ministry attack

At least 10 Taliban fighters were killed and five others wounded in a major attack on the group's ministry of interior in Kabul, as tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated.

Red card protest in Georgia as ex-footballer Kavelashvili is sworn in as new president.

Mikheil Kavelashvili, a hardline critic of the West, was sworn in as president of Georgia yesterday.

Azerbaijan president claims Russia shot at plane before crash that killed at least 38

Azerbaijan's president has said Russia shot down a passenger jet and has accused Moscow of trying to cover up the issue for several days.