The Independent - October 04, 2024

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October 04, 2024

Blame game breaks out over deal to cede Chagos Islands

Britain to hand sovereignty of archipelago back to Mauritius while keeping control of secretive Diego Garcia military base

5 mins

Vaccine to prevent ovarian cancer could be in pipeline

The world’s first vaccine to prevent ovarian cancer is being developed in the UK and could save thousands of lives, eventually wiping out the disease, researchers claim.

3 mins

I should have sacked 'weird' Cummings, says Johnson

Former aide compared to homicidal robot’ in ex-PM’s book

3 mins

BBC's Johnson interview axed over message gaffe

‘Embarrassing’ Kuenssberg error scuppers talk with ex-PM

2 mins

Johnson memoir is twisted, sour and full of yet more lies

‘Unleashed’ should be subtitled ‘Not me, guv’ as former PM uses the opportunity to deflect blame, writes Sean O’Grady

4 mins

Freebies while not in power 'different', minister claims

A minister has claimed accepting freebies while in opposition is “different” from doing so in government as she attempted to explain why Sir Keir Starmer has paid back the value of some Taylor Swift tickets, but not thousands of pounds’ worth of other gifts.

2 mins

Governor says Bank may be ‘more aggressive' on rates

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has said interest rate cuts could soon become “more aggressive”, sparking a drop in the value of the pound.

2 mins

What will the Middle East conflict do to interest rates?

The pound fell sharply yesterday after Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, said in a newspaper interview that the Bank could become “a bit more aggressive” in cutting interest rates if inflation remains subdued.

2 mins

Firearms officer's account of fatal shooting 'false' and 'exaggerated', jury is told

A Metropolitan Police firearms officer's account of the moment he shot Chris Kaba during a police stop was \"false\" in some parts and \"exaggerated\" in others, a court has heard.

3 mins

Alzheimer's breakthrough after drug treatment success

Researchers have hailed a breakthrough in the development of drugs to treat Alzheimer’s. Scientists have created a drug that works by targeting both key areas of a protein linked to the disease.

2 mins

GP 'planned to kill mother's partner with fake Covid jab'

Thomas Kwan denies attempting to murder Patrick O’Hara

4 mins

Israel strikes Beirut killing at least nine as civilians told to evacuate south Lebanon

Airstrikes by Israel on Beirut have killed at least nine as the military called on citizens in southern Lebanon to evacuate more than 20 more towns in a sign of a potential expansion of its ground and air assault on Hezbollah.

3 mins

Can war in the Middle East be won by military might?

Mike Crofts examines the balance of power across the region

3 mins

Nato chief visits Kyiv amid major Russian drone attack

Russian forces have launched a major drone attack on 15 Ukrainian regions, causing damage to energy infrastructure, residential buildings and schools.

2 mins

CIA reaches out to recruit agents in despotic regimes

The US Central Intelligence Agency has launched a new drive to hire potential spies in China, Iran and North Korea after a similar successful campaign to recruit Russians.

2 mins

Delhi police seize record cocaine haul worth £640m

Delhi police have seized over 560kg of cocaine worth more than 65 billion rupees 643m) on the international market.

1 min

Netanyahu's actions suggest he isn't interested in peace

One year on from the invasion led by Hamas terrorists that has been called the greatest trauma in Israel's history, in which 1,200 Israelis were killed and more than 200 taken hostage, Benjamin Netanyahu's government claims sudden success.

4 mins

There is a big if when it comes to interest rate cuts...

Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, said in an interview that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) could be \"a bit more activist\" in bringing rates down.

3 mins

Maguire salvages point for United in Portugese thriller

Super sub Harry Maguire’s stoppage-time header saved Manchester United’s blushes and potentially Erik ten Hag’s job as the Europa League clash with Porto ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

3 mins

Carsley envisages 'creative' plan to combine star trio

England boss wants to play Palmer, Foden and Bellingham

3 mins

New case could transform transfer market like Bosman

Lassana Diarra is arguing Fifa rules breach EU labour laws

5 mins

Nketiah has big aspirations back home in south London

Eberechi Eze ambles over to take the free-kick and as he does so, Eddie Nketiah scans his surroundings.

4 mins

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