The Independent - October 13, 2024

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October 13, 2024

PM backs Brick by Brick as he recalls nurse knife horror

The prime minister has recalled the murder of a woman who was stabbed 71 times by her abusive ex-partner as he gave his personal backing to The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign to build a refuge for women and children fleeing domestic abuse.

3 mins

Former leader of Scotland Alex Salmond dies aged 69

Tributes have flooded in for former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond, who has died aged 69.

4 mins

P&O owner to be at summit after PM rebukes transport minister for 'cowboy' insult

The owner of P&O ferries will attend a key investment summit after Sir Keir Starmer insisted his administration did not endorse comments from a minister who called the firm a \"cowboy operator\".

2 mins

Starmer isn't the first PM to have a bumpy first 100 days

Tony Blair tried to warn Keir Starmer. He said in a radio interview before the 1997 election that he would not have \"some grand programme - in the first 100 days, you do these 30 or 40 things. I think that type of politics usually does end in tears.\"

4 mins

Kremlin-backed hackers target ambulance service

Russian hackers have targeted ambulance services as part of a wider cyber campaign to cause \"mayhem\" on British streets.

1 min

Long-haul BA flights pulled amid engine parts shortage

British Airways has scrapped more long-haul flights after a shortage of engine parts has grounded planes.

1 min

Director Kapadia sorry for social media ‘antisemitism'

Asif Kapadia, the Oscar-winning director of the Amy Winehouse documentary Amy, has said he \"unequivocally\" apologises for retweeting social media posts that he understands will be \"seen by many as antisemitic.\"

2 mins

Lawyers threaten industrial action over legal aid funding

Barristers have issued a warning shot” to the new government in the long-running dispute over legal aid funding, as the Criminal Bar Association raised the threat of industrial action.

3 mins

Trail-hunting ban open to widespread abuse of law

Banning trail hunting as Labour promised will not stop hunts from killing foxes and deer because hunters would find other ways around the law, a new report warns.

3 mins

Girl, 13, regrets rioting but questions sentence severity

Mother says possible 10-year criminal record is an 'injustice'

3 mins

How I nearly lost my bike to a power tool-wielding thief

Barney Davis reports on crime for The Independent’ but almost became a victim... until a have-a-go hero stepped in

2 mins

Navalny prison diary reveals guards' attempts to derail hunger strike with sweets

The late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was taunted by prison guards who hid sweets in his pockets in a bid to \"undermine\" his hunger strike, his prison diaries have revealed.

3 mins

At least 29 people killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

At least 29 people have been killed in Israeli military strikes on northern Gaza, according to medics, as Israel steps up its attacks on the north of the strip.

3 mins

Storm leaves 1.6 million without power in Sao Paulo

More than 1.6 million people in Sao Paulo were without power yesterday after a brief but powerful storm swept through South America's largest city.

1 min

Carsley urges England to get out of 'comfort zone'

Lee Carsley believes England have to get out of the “comfort zone” and try different things like his bold selection in the defeat to Greece, in order to cross the line and win something.

3 mins

Arsenal slump to new low leaving Eidevall on brink

Perhaps the most damaging feeling in football is not anger but apathy.

4 mins

Depleted Scotland lose again in Nations League

Che Adams had a last-gasp goal ruled out as luckless Scotland suffered a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Croatia in Zagreb.

2 mins

Magic moment seals Wigan triumph in the Grand Final

Another moment of magic from Bevan French made the difference as Wigan Warrirors held off gallant Hull KR at Old Trafford to retain their Super League crown and become the first club to claim the quadruple of all four major titles in a single season.

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