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The Independent
Heatwave triggers amber alert as mercury to hit 30C
Temperatures could hit 30C today during the second amber heat health alert in two weeks. Yesterday, temperatures reached 29C in Coningsby, incolnshire, and the weather is forecast to climb over the next couple of days, according to the Met Office.
1 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
There's a reason people want pure breeds, not rescue dogs
The Prince and Princess of Wales have apparently committed a heinous crime by allowing their beloved cocker spaniel to have puppies. The royal couple have been decried as “staggeringly out of touch” – by animal activists Peta, who else? – for the audacity of letting the family dog Orla \"churn out a litter\", at a time when animal shelters are overrun with dogs needing forever homes.
3 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
Rebel MPs will continue flexing their new muscles
When Labour took office a year ago, ministers proclaimed that the grown-ups are back in charge” and stability will replace Tory chaos”. But Keir Starmer’s government looked anything but stable this week.
4 min |
June 28, 2025
The Independent
Haaland hits 300th career goal as City thrash Juventus
Erling Haaland scored his 300th career goal as Manchester City thrashed Juventus 5-2 to finish top of Group G at the Club World Cup.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
From San Diego to SW19 for Britain's college hotshot
World No 719 Oliver Tarvet made a mockery of the rankings to reach the main draw at Wimbledon, writes Kieran Jackson
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Khamenei breaks silence to threaten more US attacks
In his first televised address since the attack on Iran's nuclear sites, the ayatollah plays down extent of the damage inflicted
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Trump's leading options to replace 'stupid' Fed boss
Speculation is mounting that Donald Trump is planning to announce an early replacement for Jerome \"Jay\" Powell, chair of the US Federal Reserve – partly in an attempt to undermine the boss of America's central bank.
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Quickest implosion ever? No, and it's not even close...
Almost one year into the Starmer administration and the question is already being asked: has a government ever crashed so quickly?
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
U21s hero Elliott shows why he might have to leave Reds
There were a few minutes left on the clock, with England’s finest level against high-calibre opponents in Europe, when Harvey Elliott advanced on goal.
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Britain and France set to agree migrant return deal
A migrant removals deal between the UK and France involving a \"one-in, one-out\" exchange agreement is reportedly close to being announced.
1 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
BBC star John Hunt: ‘I still talk to my girls every day'
First interview since murders of his wife and two daughters
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Tory challenges Badenoch over national security row
Kemi Badenoch has suffered a blow to her authority after a Tory MP openly criticised her in the House of Commons and appeared to challenge her to suspend him.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Wintour steps aside as the editor-in-chief of US Vogue
Anna Wintour has stepped down as Vogue’s editor-in-chief after leading the publication for 37 years.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Starmer to offer rebel MPS £2bn welfare concessions
Keir Starmer is expected to announce major concessions on his controversial welfare reforms as concerns grow the government will need to raise taxes to pay for the dramatic climbdown.
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
This welfare mess is the fault of Starmer, not McSweeney
When Labour got into trouble soon after the election, Sue Gray was the scapegoat. Some of the prime minister’s replacement, by Morgan McSweeney, has been her fault, and her failure to prepare for government may have political message from No 10.
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
'Breaking point': backlog at crown court hits new high
The crown court backlog in England and Wales has reached a new record high, surpassing 75,000 cases for the first time.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
On top of the world, but left on the footballing sidelines
Greenland's passion for football sees the game played all day and night in 24-hour summer sunlight. All the national team needs now is recognition and opposition, writes Kwiyeon Ha
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Welfare row may turn PM's top adviser into his fall guy
Dominic Cummings, Theresa May’s “Nick and Fi” – prime ministerial advisers rarely last as long as the PM they work for, as they become lightning rods for criticisms of the administration.
2 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Two officers sacked over strip-search of schoolgirl
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been dismissed over the strip search of a 15-year-old Black schoolgirl, a disciplinary hearing has found.
4 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Calls to deport Democratic nominee for NYC mayor
Some Republicans are calling on Donald Trump’s administration to revoke Zohran Mamdani’s citizenship and deport him from the country.
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Five people in hospital after school bus falls into river
Five people were taken to hospital yesterday after a \"terrifying\" crash in which a double-decker bus carrying sixth form students left a road and ended up in a river.
3 min |
June 27, 2025
The Independent
Reward offered in search for body of British backpacker
Australian police have announced a new reward in the enduring mystery surrounding the disappearance of British backpacker Peter Falconio, whose remains have never been found despite his killer being jailed more than two decades ago.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
The Independent
Raducanu exits Eastbourne despite spirited fightback
Emma Raducanu’s attempt at a miraculous recovery against Maya Joint fell just short as she exited the Eastbourne Open.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
The Independent
Sword attacker guilty of murdering boy in rampage
A sword attacker who almost decapitated a 14-year-old schoolboy during a violent rampage that he compared to The Hunger Games has been found guilty of murder.
4 min |
June 26, 2025
The Independent
Britain needs to prepare for undersea battle - and fast
The UK is buying nuclear fighter jets, but there is a far more pressing threat that could bring blackouts and civil unrest
4 min |
June 26, 2025
The Independent
'Putin has to end that war'
Donald Trump says he will consider giving Ukraine more missiles as he voices his frustration with Russian leader
3 min |
June 26, 2025
The Independent
'I don't want to put pressure on Jack Draper - but I will!'
As Wimbledon hype builds, SW19 legend Sue Barker tells Flo Clifford what Britain's No 1 male player needs to do to beat the best, and how Emma Raducanu can bounce back
5 min |
June 26, 2025
The Independent
Starmer tells rebels to 'read the room' on welfare reform
A frustrated Sir Keir Starmer has told Labour MPs attacking his welfare reforms to ‘read the room’ as he hit back against rebels lining up to vote down the changes next week.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
The Independent
Single punch could spark Wilder career renaissance
Deontay Wilder will enter the ring again tomorrow night in Wichita, in a fight that could very well be his last.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
The Independent
Does anyone actually care about the Club World Cup?
There is the £21bn broadcasting deal, the £97m prize for the winners, the guarantee of a minimum in excess of £30m in revenue for the Premier League participants.
5 min |