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Draper silences doubters and is ready for Wimbledon
To pin-point the exact moment when British No 1 Jack Draper launched his ascent to the upper echelons of men’s tennis, you’d need only go back 12 months this very weekend.
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June 15, 2025
The Independent
Hairy Biker 'despaired' over cancer in last days, says wife
Lili Myers, the wife of the late Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers, has opened up about his cancer diagnosis and the final months of his life for the first time.
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June 15, 2025
The Independent
Tandem skydivers die in 'tragic accident' in Devon
Two skydivers have died in what has been described as a tragic accident” at an airfield in Devon.
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June 15, 2025
The Independent
Parents say children miss school over ‘horror' toilets
More than one in three parents say they have been forced to raise concerns about the state of the toilets at their child’s school, a new survey has suggested.
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June 15, 2025
The Independent
PM agrees to inquiry into grooming gang scandal
Sir Keir Starmer is to launch a statutory national inquiry into the grooming gang scandal, following months of mounting pressure over the issue.
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June 15, 2025
The Independent
PM wants to increase trade with ‘sovereign' Canada
Starmer underlines support for Ottawa in dispute with US
4 min |
June 15, 2025
The Independent
Could this be the nicest car that you've never heard of?
Sean O’Grady reckons the whisper-quiet XPeng G6 Standard might just be about to make a big noise in the SUV market
4 min |
June 14, 2025
The Independent
Hidden feelings explored in sumptuous Soho pub drama
Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell’ production returns and is as thoughtfully realised as ever
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June 14, 2025
The Independent
Why me? Sole survivors of air crashes tell their stories
After Vishwash Kumar Ramesh survived the Air India aircraft crash, Alex Ross looks at other people who had lucky escapes
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June 14, 2025
The Independent
Trump warns Tehran: Make deal or face more airstrikes
Iran retaliates to attack by firing ballistic missiles at Israel
5 min |
June 14, 2025
The Independent
Police chief won't say sorry for force's past homophobia
The Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police has refused to apologise to the LGBT+ community for historic homophobia in the force.
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June 14, 2025
The Independent
Palpable fear conflict will spread in unstable region
The war between Israel and Iran will not be confined to an exchange of missile attacks, reports Bel Trew from Damascus
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June 14, 2025
The Independent
NOBODY'S PERFECT
Not even the greatest musicians in the world can produce golden hits all the time. Kevin EG Perry reaches for his earplugs as he lists moments when it all went horribly wrong
6 min |
June 14, 2025
The Independent
Starmer and Reeves pull off their U-turn - where now?
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves admitted mistakes had been made during the government’s difficult first year when she addressed a private meeting of the parliamentary Labour Party PLP) after announcing her spending review. Her audience knew what she meant: her catastrophic decision on the pensioners’ winter fuel allowance.
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June 14, 2025
The Independent
Russell and Bath face day of destiny in throwback final
There is an old school feel to this weekend’s Premiership final, a famous fixture of yesteryear stirring the nostalgic senses.
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June 14, 2025
The Independent
The push to spend on defence is not about the Middle East
One of the curiosities of Rachel Reeves’s spending review is that the defence budget is planned to rise in 2027 and then to stay at that level. In two years’ time, defence spending is expected to rise from 2.3 to 2.5 per cent of national income, but to rise no further after that. This is despite Keir Starmer committing just days ago to the “ambition” of raising it to 3 per cent “in the next parliament when economic and fiscal conditions allow”.
3 min |
June 14, 2025
The Independent
Ex-Tory MP in court over election betting scandal
A former Tory MP has appeared in court over his involvement in the general election betting scandal.
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June 14, 2025
The Independent
Modi visits Air India crash survivor as black box found
‘Miracle’ Briton tells of flight’s final terrifying moments at 10
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June 14, 2025
The Independent
Inside Liverpool's £116m transfer deal for Wirtz
German’s Anfield move could smash British record
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June 14, 2025
The Independent
'My family don't know my flatmate is my girlfriend'
For some ex-Muslims in Britain, the prospect of rejection by their family and community means they mask their rejection of the faith and hide their relationships, writes Taz Ali
8 min |
June 14, 2025
The Independent
'People I've known for years were spilling secrets to me'
‘Euphoria’ star Barbie Ferreira talks to Ellie Muir about the startling reaction to her new film, her female role models in the industry, and the impact of growing up without a father
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June 14, 2025
The Independent
Trump can shout - but it's clear Israel isn't listening
So now we know why America partially evacuated some of its embassies in the Middle East with such haste. It knew very well what was coming: a massive pre-emptive strike by Israel on Iran’s nuclear capabilities and key military personnel.
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June 14, 2025
The Independent
Submission? Impossible
If you think the cover of Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Man’s Best Friend’ is disturbing, then you’ve misunderstood the singer’s provocative persona
5 min |
June 14, 2025
The Independent
Prize-winning author issues plea to Streeting on doctors
Thousands to miss out on training places, says medical union
3 min |
June 14, 2025
The Independent
U-turn on homeworking shows City got it wrong
More and more firms are herding staff back to the office five years after the pandemic upheaval, writes Chris Blackhurst. But it’s better for business and for workers keen to impress
4 min |
June 14, 2025
The Independent
Guardiola prizes energy in bid to make City soar again
In December, Real Madrid won the inaugural Intercontinental Cup. The implications for Manchester City were indirect but it does mean that, on a technicality, they enter the Club World Cup as defending champions.
3 min |
June 14, 2025
The Independent
Netanyahu's hubris may deepen Israel's problems
There are two distinct ways of looking at the broad Israeli attack on Iran, almost destined to escalate further in the coming days.
4 min |
June 14, 2025
The Independent
Arising stars: knighthood for Beckham and Daltrey
Elaine Paige and ex-minister Penny Mordaunt made dames
3 min |
June 14, 2025
The Independent
Tehran will wreak cold and calculated revenge on Israel
Reeling from the final stage in Israel’s long-running campaign to knock out its nuclear capabilities, Iran has retaliated with a modest flock of drones that have been easily swatted aside. That is dangerous for everyone else.
4 min |
June 14, 2025
The Independent
Rochdale gang found guilty of raping and exploiting two schoolgirls over five years
A group of men have been convicted of the sexual exploitation of two teenage schoolgirls in Rochdale.
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