The Independent - November 11, 2024

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November 11, 2024

Trump win an 'opportunity' for UK to build ties with EU

Leading Brussels politician says US election should 'boost' Anglo-European cooperation on security and military issues

3 mins

President-elect to target EU over UK in trade war as he wants 'a successful Brexit'

A possible trade war with the US will not be as bad as feared, a former political appointee in the last Trump administration has said - claiming the president-elect will target the European Union more significantly than Britain as he wants to see a “successful Brexit”.

3 mins

UK to up climate action in wake of Trump re-election

The UK must ramp up its efforts to produce renewable energy and take action on climate change, Ed Miliband has said in the wake of Donald Trump's re-election as president of the United States.

3 mins

National insurance hike could be the ‘final nail in coffin' of homeless services

Homelessness organisations have warned Rachel Reeves that crucial services are under threat following a tax hike in her Budget.

2 mins

What could Trump's tariff plans mean for future trade?

Donald Trump's election has sparked fears of a global trade war after his campaign pledge to impose levies of 10 to 20 per cent on all goods imported from US trading partners, and up to 60 per cent and 100 per cent for China and Mexico.

2 mins

Emotional return for Kate on Remembrance Sunday

First time Princess of Wales carries out royal duties on two consecutive days since her cancer diagnosis earlier this year

2 mins

See inside the refuge your donations are building...

Domestic abuse campaign has raised £500,000 so far

2 mins

Family of six stuck in a tiny flat highlights 'tragic reality of the housing emergency'

A family with four young children have been living, sleeping and cooking in one small room for more than a year – costing them £1,436 a month – in a damning example of London’s overcrowding crisis.

3 mins

Fortnum & Mason made to apologise as Paralympians miss out on exclusive party

Fortnum & Mason were forced to apologise after Paralympic sprinter Zac Shaw called them out for treating Olympic and Paralympic athletes differently during the organisation of an exclusive after-party.

2 mins

Activists reveal 'shocking scale of illegal cub hunting

Nine pets were killed and 22 road traffic accidents were recorded by anti-fox-hunting activists in the fox cub-hunting season from 1 August to 31 October.

2 mins

Man killed and two hurt in 'terrifying' market stabbing

A man has died after three people were stabbed at a busy London market yesterday.

2 mins

'Whether Trump wants to jump on board or not, the climate train is moving'

Cop29 activists look to Britain for summit leadership in Baku as US election outcome casts a long shadow over crucial talks

6 mins

Taliban at first UN climate talks since Afghan takeover

The Taliban is sending officials to attend the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku starting today, in what will be the group’s first appearance at the forum since its forceful takeover of Afghanistan.

2 mins

Dark force? Think tank that has the president-elect's ear

From requiring ultrasounds for women seeking abortions to the enforcement of mass deportation policies, the America First Policy Institute has created an extremist platform for the incoming Trump administration, writes Ariana Baio

6 mins

Russia losing 1,500 soldiers a day, claims UK army chief

Daily death toll at its highest since the start of war in Ukraine

3 mins

Dutch police use hologram to hunt sex worker's killer

In Amsterdam's red light district, a hologram of a woman who was brutally murdered 15 years ago stares back at you through a window. The life-sized rendering of 19-year-old sex worker Bernadett “Betty” Szabo leans forward and breathes on the glass, unveiling the word “help”.

2 mins

There's no benefit in playing chicken with Trump on trade

This week Rachel Reeves will use her Mansion House speech in the City of London to \"promote free and open trade between nations\".

4 mins

It's not just bad weather that challenges our winemakers

November is a time when many vineyards across the northern hemisphere can let out a deep sigh of relief.

3 mins

Joy, pain and awkward truth behind every climber's tale

Everest is there for the conquering but Rod Ardehali finds distressing stories of overcrowding, pollution and locals who disappear from view after helping climbers reach their dream

7 mins

BUY NOW PANIC LATER

From tech to takeaways, if you don't have to pay it all now, why not splash out? Ellie Muir looks at the payment service Klarna and how it has enticed her and millions of others

6 mins

Emotional Cavendish bows out with a trademark finish

Sir Mark Cavendish sprinted to victory in his final race in professional cycling yesterday, bringing to an end a glittering career that will see him immortalised in the history of the sport.

3 mins

Arsenal stop rot at Chelsea but Liverpool real winners

One of those games where, as entertaining as it ended up, it’s hard not to look to those who weren’t on the pitch. That isn’t even Bukayo Saka, who had to go off injured. It is, of course, Liverpool, with the leaders having extended the gap over both Manchester City and Arsenal this weekend.

4 mins

Bold Scotland fail to stop steady Springbok charge

Scotland produced a spirited display but lacked the guile to get over the line as they went down to a 32-15 defeat by world champions South Africa at Murrayfield. Three first-half tries – two from Makazole Mapimpi either side of an opportunist score from Thomas du Toit – gave the Boks a 19-9 interval lead after the Scots had the double setback of a 20-minute red card for Scott Cummings and a Ben White try chalked off.

3 mins

Fiji claim historic Cardiff win to deepen Welsh crisis

Wales slumped to a record-equalling 10th successive Test match defeat as Fiji claimed a 24-19 Autumn Nations Series victory in Cardiff.

2 mins

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