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Can Reform UK show it is more than a one-man band?

Reform UK opens its annual conference in Birmingham sporting its first elected members of parliament, a muchexpanded membership, and plenty of enthusiasm.

Starmer says 'I'm in control' after Gray's salary is leaked

Sir Keir Starmer insists that he is in \"complete control\" of his government as he heads to his party conference on Sunday mired in controversy over the salary of his chief of staff and the acceptance of luxury gifts by himself and his wife.

Pensioners still support Labour, new poll reveals.

The row over winter fuel payments being cut for 10 million pensioners and questions over £107,000 of gifts Sir Keir Starmer has received have not harmed Labour's poll ratings, a new survey has revealed.

'You start speaking to walls'

Vladimir Kara-Murza, who openly opposes the Putin regime and was imprisoned in Siberia, gives his first interview on British soil since being released. Tom Watling speaks to him

Saudi revolution rolls on with Wembley showdown

It has cost a billion dollars, taken just 11 months, and this Saturday in front of 96,000, the boxing revolution will continue at Wembley Stadium. Last October, a boxing ring appeared from a depth of 26ft inside a black hole in the middle of the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital: the new capital of boxing. The ring was for Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou; the best two men in their respective sports, boxing and mixed martial arts. It was the launch of the boxing revolution.

Salvatore Schillaci, star of Italia '90, dies aged 59

Salvatore \"Toto\" Schillaci, an icon of Italian football and the top scorer at the 1990 World Cup, has died at the age of 59.

Tweaks could net Arsenal a Champions League trophy

In some of the difficult early seasons in north London, and even when things started to pick up and there was interest elsewhere, there was a particular motivation that drove Mikel Arteta.

City's riveting draw shows new league format has legs.

If the revamped Champions League was supposed to inject the competition with more drama, perhaps Uefa could still savour the scoreline in a stalemate.

Pelicot tells court rape suspects are 'degenerates'

The woman at the centre of the Monster of Avignon multiple rape trial accused her attackers of being “degenerates” as she gave evidence yesterday.

Casualties pass 1 million in Putin's war against Ukraine

The combined number of casualties on both sides in Russia's war against Ukraine has reached the ghastly one million mark, according to a media report. The tally of deaths in Europe's largest conflict since the Second World War rapidly overtook the estimated 140,000 that resulted from the wars in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s, and continues to mushroom.

Attack on Russian weapons store triggers massive blast

Ukrainian drone strike picked up by earthquake monitors

Train drivers accept pay deal to end strike action

Two years of misery caused by strike action for rail passengers has come to an end following a breakthrough in negotiations over drivers' pay.

Mother found Letby with crying baby, inquiry hears

A mother spoke emotionally as she described the moment she found Lucy Letby with her premature baby, crying and with blood around his mouth.

Lib Dems to investigate member accused of groping.woman at party conference

The Liberal Democrats are investigating a member accused of groping a woman at the party’s annual conference after the police said no further action would be taken.

How will the latest inflation figures affect Reeves's plan?

It’s early days, obviously, but one of the factors that helps any government “deliver” and win re-election is a healthy economy. Having repeatedly stated that they inherited the worst economic situation since the war – albeit a highly tendentious claim – Labour undoubtedly faces a challenge in achieving the electorally magical combination of low inflation, high employment, rising living standards, healthy public finances, and moderate interest rates.

Streeting praises exposé that led to hospital closure

Alleged abuse at children's unit uncovered by Independent

Murals, toys and peace: life in a domestic abuse refuge

Every day people walk past an unassuming, plain house in Surrey with no idea that it is home to domestic abuse victims at risk of murder if they remain living with their abusers.

Wild Swans author backs domestic abuse campaign.

Generous readers have already donated more than £26,000 towards The Independent's bid to build a refuge for survivors

Chief of staff has a higher salary than prime minister

Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff received a pay rise after the election that means she is now paid more than the prime minister. Sue Gray asked for and was given a salary of £170,000, which is £3,000 more than the PM and more than any cabinet minister – or her Conservative predecessor, it has emerged.

Major hits out at Brexit and 'un-British' Rwanda plan

Former Tory prime minister Sir John Major has issued a devastating verdict on Brexit and described Rishi Sunak's government as \"un-Conservative\" and \"un-British\" in the way it tried to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Woman with UK ties denies making Hezbollah explosive

A British-educated businesswoman has denied allegations of manufacturing the pagers used in an audacious attack against Hezbollah.

Walkie-talkie blasts kill 20 and injure 450 in Lebanon

Israel declares a 'new phase of war' on its northern border

Joshua is 'willing to die' in Wembley battle of Britain

Anthony Joshua has insisted that he is ready to “give everything to be victorious” against Daniel Dubois on Saturday, as the Britons clash at Wembley Stadium.

City's man for all occasions.could be named world No 1

Rodri may be first defensive midfielder to win Ballon d'Or

Liverpool overcome poor start to beat Milan in style

Another first for Arne Slot at Liverpool, and one that was much more significant than a debut win in this new Champions League.

Guardian parent company in talks to sell Observer

The Guardian Media Group (GMG) is in talks to sell The Observer newspaper to Tortoise Media, a news business launched in 2019 by a former BBC executive. The media giant is in exclusive discussions to sell the world's oldest Sunday newspaper.

'People can have a fantastic.second act. I'm living mine'

Actor and comic Omid Djalili is back for a fiery new stand-up tour. He tells Helen Coffey how he managed to channel rage into humour and why he's not leaving comedy to the young

Islamist party makes shock return to Kashmiri politics

Observers split on motivation of Jamaat-e-Islami, banned under terror laws and which boycotted elections for 30 years

US rapper charged with sex trafficking and racketeering

Sean \"Diddy\" Combs, the rapper and music mogul who has faced allegations of sexual abuse, was charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, according to a federal indictment unsealed yesterday.

Suspect in Trump shooting lurked for hours in bushes

The gunman accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump hid in the bushes of the former president's Florida golf club for almost 12 hours, according to officials.